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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
I AM BRAINWASHED
4-2 184
206.49
 
VS
proj
MAX
180 3-3
171.72

I AM BRAINWASHED knock off MAX for third straight win in 184-180 cliff-hanger

I AM BRAINWASHED extended their win streak to three games with a narrow victory over MAX, squeaking by for a 184-180 win. MAX made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. I AM BRAINWASHED led 182-177 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 3 points from Sony Michel on Monday night for MAX. Rashaan Evans (12 Tackles) and Eric Kendricks (11 Tackles) were the standout performers for I AM BRAINWASHED in the victory. I AM BRAINWASHED (4-2) will look to keep it rolling against RIO TOKYO, while MAX (3-3) will take on WTF Niagara Falls in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  I AM BRAINWASHED   MAX

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense scored 30 points against the Browns in Week 6 to beat their 19.9-point projection. They allowed 15 points, surrendered 328 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on I AM BRAINWASHED this week. The Patriots will go up against the Bears in Week 7.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

I AM BRAINWASHED
Points
% of total points 184
1
Rashaan Evans
LB
39
28.27
21.2%
2
Eric Kendricks
LB
34
24.77
18.5%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
30
19.9
16.3%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
17
17.59
9.2%
MAX
Points
% of total points 180
1
Zaire Franklin
LB
35
30.89
19.4%
2
Harrison Smith
S
33
20.38
18.3%
3
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S
28
17.98
15.6%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
19
16.71
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Connor Heyward had a 45-yard catch for MAX, who trailed 125-98 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Christian McCaffrey had a 49-yard catch for I AM BRAINWASHED, while Harrison Butker had a 62-yard field goal to contribute to a 182-143 lead for I AM BRAINWASHED.

Points By Position

  I AM BRAINWASHED   MAX

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. I AM BRAINWASHED scored less in this one (184) than their season average of 213.17.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. I AM BRAINWASHED have won three straight matchups, while MAX have dropped their last three.
Even the computers think I AM BRAINWASHED have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (216.59) than MAX (188.38).
I AM BRAINWASHED have the clutch gene, with more close wins than MAX (1 vs 0).
MAX have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than I AM BRAINWASHED (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, I AM BRAINWASHED have outscored MAX at RB and DEF this season.
I AM BRAINWASHED has a higher average scoring margin (5) than MAX this season (-3).
The starters for I AM BRAINWASHED had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for MAX (1).
I AM BRAINWASHED was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than MAX (1).
There's not much good to say about MAX this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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