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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
MILWAUKEE BEERS
8-3 218
222.64
 
VS
proj
I AM BRAINWASHED
212 5-6
203.87

MILWAUKEE BEERS overcome multiple busts, knock off I AM BRAINWASHED in 218-212 squeaker

Both teams were frustrated by starters who put up 0 points, but MILWAUKEE BEERS were able to persevere and earn the win, squeaking by for a 218-212 victory over I AM BRAINWASHED. I AM BRAINWASHED had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. MILWAUKEE BEERS led 218-195 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 17 points from Christian McCaffrey and Isaiah Simmons on Monday night for I AM BRAINWASHED. Joe Burrow (355 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (3 Pts Allowed, 205 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) led the way for MILWAUKEE BEERS in the win. MILWAUKEE BEERS (8-3) will look to add to their success against Goal Line Stand, while I AM BRAINWASHED (5-6) will take on Sad Sacks in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  MILWAUKEE BEERS   I AM BRAINWASHED

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 36 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Packers, Hooper scored 15 points this week. His scoring output crushed his 1.9-point projection and was much higher than his 3-point season scoring average. Hooper will face the Bengals next week.
Austin Hooper

Top Player Comparison

MILWAUKEE BEERS
Points
% of total points 218
1
Joe Burrow
QB
46
20.42
21.1%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
35
27.48
16.1%
3
Drue Tranquill
LB
25
25.94
11.5%
4
Jalen Hurts
QB
24
22.25
11%
I AM BRAINWASHED
Points
% of total points 212
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
40
15.21
18.9%
2
Rashaan Evans
LB
35
31.66
16.5%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
30
25.44
14.2%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
19
21.68
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Ryan Tannehill had a 51-yard pass and a 43-yard pass for I AM BRAINWASHED, helping I AM BRAINWASHED to a 65-15 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was I AM BRAINWASHED who claimed the lead, 171-132. For MILWAUKEE BEERS, Jalen Hurts had a 22-yard touchdown pass. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for I AM BRAINWASHED with a 62-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Joe Burrow had a 29-yard touchdown pass for MILWAUKEE BEERS to contribute to a 193-181 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 52-yard field goal for I AM BRAINWASHED, who trailed 218-195 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  MILWAUKEE BEERS   I AM BRAINWASHED

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. MILWAUKEE BEERS are doing a better job of that, averaging 226.91 versus I AM BRAINWASHED's 207.64.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" MILWAUKEE BEERS (8-3) have a better record than I AM BRAINWASHED (5-6).
Even the machines think MILWAUKEE BEERS have better players. They have a higher projected points average (236.28) than I AM BRAINWASHED (204.52).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. I AM BRAINWASHED has left more points on the bench this season (453) than MILWAUKEE BEERS (353).
MILWAUKEE BEERS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than I AM BRAINWASHED (3 vs 1).
MILWAUKEE BEERS have the clutch gene, with more close wins than I AM BRAINWASHED (2 vs 0).
By position, MILWAUKEE BEERS have outscored I AM BRAINWASHED at QB, WR, and K this season.
MILWAUKEE BEERS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 52 points, third-highest in the league.
Don't worry I AM BRAINWASHED, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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