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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Brown Stains
11-3 153.54
135.24
 
VS
proj
Sayers Monsters
150.74 6-8
125.68

Brown Stains come back to knock off Sayers Monsters for ninth straight win in 153.54-150.74 cliff-hanger

Brown Stains extended their win streak to nine games with a come-from-behind victory over Sayers Monsters, staging a comeback for a 153.54-150.74 win. Brown Stains trailed 150.74-74.56 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind the New England Patriots defense (28 points) and Marquise Brown (3.4). Jerry Jeudy (8 Rec, 73 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Daniel Jones (169 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 26 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leaders for Sayers Monsters in the loss. Brown Stains (11-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Sayers Monsters will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Brown Stains   Sayers Monsters

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Cardinals in Week 14, the Patriots defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 28 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Brown Stains this week. The Patriots will battle the Raiders in Week 15.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Brown Stains
Points
% of total points 153.54
1
QB
30.78
29.02
20%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
28
8.86
18.2%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
27.3
15.83
17.8%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
21.56
26.19
14%
Sayers Monsters
Points
% of total points 150.74
1
Jerry Jeudy
WR
25.3
7.24
16.8%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
21.36
18.81
14.2%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
18.2
11.37
12.1%
4
Zonovan Knight
RB
13.7
6.96
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Sayers Monsters emerged with an 80.94-59.86 lead. Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch for Brown Stains, while Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass. Dawson Knox made the highlight reel for Sayers Monsters with a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Brown Stains   Sayers Monsters

StatSmack

Brown Stains are on fire, winning nine in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Brown Stains are doing a better job of that, averaging 153.72 versus Sayers Monsters's 115.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Brown Stains (11-3) have a better record than Sayers Monsters (6-8).
Even the machines think Brown Stains have better players. They have a higher projected points average (142.1) than Sayers Monsters (117.29).
Once Brown Stains put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Sayers Monsters (9 vs 3).
Brown Stains have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Sayers Monsters (1 vs 0).
Brown Stains should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Sayers Monsters (11 vs 5).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Sayers Monsters - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Brown Stains (2) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Brown Stains have outscored Sayers Monsters at QB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Brown Stains don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 37 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Brown Stains had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Sayers Monsters (1).
Brown Stains are in the playoffs. Sayers Monsters are currently looking forward to next season.
Brown Stains was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than Sayers Monsters (1).
Hey Sayers Monsters, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Brown Stains
Well, we do admire the confidence this past week, Brown Stains. Deploying a player with zero points (James Robinson), while still getting the W... that's playing with fire! We just ask you to please keep that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the regular season. Can you imagine how silly we'd look if we let it happen in the playoffs?
Sayers Monsters
You can rest easy knowing that your generosity did not go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Brown Stains succeed this week... and when the time comes, perhaps they'll do you a solid and return the favor. Keep pushing forward, Sayers Monsters!