Are Bronze Players in Overwatch Actually Underrated? (Diamond Tank Perspective)

Hey everyone, I wanted to share an experience I had recently that completely changed how I view the lower ranks in Overwatch.

So for context, I’m a Diamond tank main, and I recently hopped on my friend’s Bronze account to help him out and see what lower ranks are like these days. Before anyone flames me, no, I wasn’t throwing or smurfing to ruin games—I just wanted to experience the rank and maybe give him some tips.

But honestly? I was shocked by how good some of the players were. Like, I was expecting chaotic gameplay and people not understanding the basics, but instead, I ran into several players who had solid mechanical skill, good positioning, and even made smart ult combos. It didn’t feel like the complete stomp I expected, and I actually had to try harder than I thought to win some games.

It made me wonder—are some players just stuck in Bronze due to bad matchmaking, bad teammates, or poor luck? Or is it more of a consistency issue where they can play well in moments but lack it across an entire match?

I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this—either climbing out of Bronze or seeing surprisingly skilled players stuck there. What do you guys think? Are Bronze players better than the rank gives them credit for?

Let me know your thoughts!