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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
I AM BRAINWASHED
3-2 232
226.91
 
VS
proj
Obi Will Kenobi
200 2-3
216.88

I AM BRAINWASHED overcome multiple busts, knock off Obi Will Kenobi, 232-200

Both teams were frustrated by starters who put up 0 points, but I AM BRAINWASHED were able to persevere and earn the win, earning a 232-200 victory over Obi Will Kenobi. Obi Will Kenobi earned a 12-point lead on Thursday, but I AM BRAINWASHED held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the New England Patriots defense, who didn't allow any points, surrendered 312 yards, and forced 2 turnovers for 47 points, and Isaiah Simmons, who made 13 tackles (37 points). Breece Hall (97 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 100 Rec Yds) and Geno Smith (268 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) did their part for Obi Will Kenobi in the loss. I AM BRAINWASHED (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against MAX, while Obi Will Kenobi (2-3) will face My Pitts Smell Bad in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  I AM BRAINWASHED   Obi Will Kenobi

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 37 points, Simmons more-than-doubled his 14.47-point projection as the Cardinals lost to the Eagles 20-17. He made 13 tackles to beat his projection by the third-highest percentage of any LB in the league this season. Simmons will play the Seahawks in Week 6.
Isaiah Simmons

Top Player Comparison

I AM BRAINWASHED
Points
% of total points 232
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
47
21.38
20.3%
2
Isaiah Simmons
LB
37
14.47
15.9%
3
Matthew Stafford
QB
25
18.24
10.8%
4
Eric Kendricks
LB
18
26.7
7.8%
Obi Will Kenobi
Points
% of total points 200
1
Breece Hall
RB
35
9.4
17.5%
2
Geno Smith
QB
32
16.43
16%
3
Mykal Walker
LB
32
30.69
16%
4
Quay Walker
LB
23
22.82
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Obi Will Kenobi emerged with a 188-148 lead. DK Metcalf had a 50-yard touchdown catch for I AM BRAINWASHED, while Ryan Tannehill had a 61-yard pass. Meanwhile, Geno Smith had a 50-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass for Obi Will Kenobi, while Breece Hall had a 79-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Matthew Stafford had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for I AM BRAINWASHED to contribute to a 229-200 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  I AM BRAINWASHED   Obi Will Kenobi

Game Notes

Just seven of the 22 starting players on I AM BRAINWASHED scored higher than their point projections.
Obi Will Kenobi had only nine of their 22 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as I AM BRAINWASHED had seven starters score zero points, while Obi Will Kenobi had four.
I AM BRAINWASHED put up more points than their season scoring average (218.4) while Obi Will Kenobi fell short of theirs (203.4).
I AM BRAINWASHED scored more points than their projected total, while Obi Will Kenobi failed to reach their projection.
Not only did I AM BRAINWASHED win, but they also easily covered the 10.03-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Breece Hall put up 35 points, the fourth-highest score for a RB this week.

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