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Week 17

Weekly
Grade
Brown Stains
12-5 210
163.51
 
VS
proj
Mayfields
126.98 11-6
127.74

Brown Stains outperform predictions, earn win over Mayfields in 210.00-126.98 rout

Brown Stains stepped up and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 210.00-126.98 victory over Mayfields, who fell short of projections. The matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as Brown Stains nabbed a 118.9-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 74.84 points from Joe Burrow (446 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds) and the Chicago Bears defense (3 Pts Allowed, 151 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers). Chris Boswell (4-4 FG, 50 long, 2-2 XP) and the New Orleans Saints defense (10 Pts Allowed, 178 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) carried the flag for Mayfields in defeat. This marks the second time this season Brown Stains have taken down Mayfields, after winning 159.24-131.76 in their last matchup. Brown Stains end the season at 12-5, while Mayfields finish the campaign at 11-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Brown Stains   Mayfields

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Giants in Week 17, the Bears defense scored 27 points to nearly triple their 9.33-point projection. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 151 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Brown Stains this week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Brown Stains
Points
% of total points 210
1
Joe Burrow
QB
47.84
26.35
22.8%
2
Rashaad Penny
RB
32.5
11.56
15.5%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
27
9.33
12.9%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.86
29.84
11.8%
Mayfields
Points
% of total points 126.98
1
Chris Boswell
K
17
6.44
13.4%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
15
8.84
11.8%
3
Sean Mannion
QB
14.96
15.6
11.8%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
14.2
13.54
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 72-yard touchdown pass and a 69-yard touchdown pass for Brown Stains, while Patrick Mahomes had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass, contributing to a 146.90-28.00 lead for Brown Stains.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Brown Stains who emerged with the lead, 192.20-62.20. For Brown Stains, A.J. Green had a 42-yard catch. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for Mayfields with a 45-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Chris Boswell had a 50-yard field goal for Mayfields.

Points By Position

  Brown Stains   Mayfields
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were drafting these teams, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Brown Stains
Brown Stains completed the regular season 4th in the standings after averaging 137.27 points per game, 2nd-highest in the league.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4569 Pass Yds, 35 Pass TDs, 327 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Justin Jefferson
Best Drafted
103 Rec, 1509 Rec Yds, 9 Rec TDs
Joe Burrow
Best Acquisition
4611 Pass Yds, 34 Pass TDs, 118 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Mayfields
Mayfields finished the season averaging 123.86 points per game, 6th-best in the league, placing them 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Jimmy Garoppolo
MVP
3494 Pass Yds, 19 Pass TDs
Deebo Samuel
Best Drafted
320 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 1310 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Sean Mannion
Best Acquisition
189 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Mayfields, Brown Stains averaged more points (184.62) than they usually score (137.27).
We heard scoring helps you win. Brown Stains are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.27 versus Mayfields's 123.86.
Even the machines think Brown Stains have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (146.63) than Mayfields (129.97).
Once Brown Stains put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mayfields (9 vs 4).
Mayfields have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Brown Stains (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Brown Stains have outscored Mayfields at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Brown Stains has a higher average scoring margin (18) than Mayfields this season (0).
The starters for Brown Stains had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Mayfields (2).
Hey Mayfields, maybe you'll have better luck next year!