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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Brewmasters
8-5 132.5
150.74
 
VS
proj
Steel Reign
130.15 5-8
146.75

Brewmasters find way to defeat Steel Reign in 132.50-130.15 battle

Both teams were unable to bring their A game, but Brewmasters did enough to get the best of Steel Reign. Predicted to win 150.74-146.75, Brewmasters squeaked by for a 132.50-130.15 victory over Steel Reign. Steel Reign made a run at it on Monday night, but they fell short. Brewmasters led 118.70-100.90 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 25.25 points from Ben Roethlisberger on Monday night for Steel Reign. Brewmasters were led by Darren Waller (45 points) and Ryan Tannehill (37.45). Brewmasters (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Steel Reign will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Brewmasters   Steel Reign

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 41-35 loss to the Browns, Tannehill scored 37.45 points to beat his 25.16-point projection. He passed for 389 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Brewmasters this week. Next week, Tannehill will go up against the Jaguars.
Ryan Tannehill

Top Player Comparison

Brewmasters
Points
% of total points 132.5
1
Darren Waller
TE
45
17
34%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
37.45
25.16
28.3%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
13.5
17.69
10.2%
4
Hunter Renfrow
WR
9.85
10.14
7.4%
Steel Reign
Points
% of total points 130.15
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
25.25
26.21
19.4%
2
Tim Patrick
WR
20.4
9.39
15.7%
3
Chris Carson
RB
20
16.23
15.4%
4
Jason Sanders
K
14
8.99
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Brewmasters who claimed the lead, 118.70-40.20. Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Brewmasters, while Darren Waller had a 38-yard touchdown catch. A.J. Brown made the highlight reel for Steel Reign with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Chris Carson had a 28-yard touchdown catch for Steel Reign, who trailed 118.70-80.50 after the late action.
Monday
Ben Roethlisberger had a 50-yard touchdown pass for Steel Reign.

Points By Position

  Brewmasters   Steel Reign

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Brewmasters (8-5) have a better record than Steel Reign (5-8).
Even the computers think Brewmasters have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (145.36) than Steel Reign (133.57).
Brewmasters don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Steel Reign (3 vs 2).
Brewmasters are clutch masters, with more close wins than Steel Reign (1 vs 0).
By position, Brewmasters have outscored Steel Reign at RB, WR, and TE this season.
Brewmasters has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Steel Reign this season (-3).
The starters for Brewmasters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Steel Reign (3).
The postseason awaits Brewmasters. They've clinched a playoff spot while Steel Reign are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Steel Reign, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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