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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Hard Knockers
2-1 208.9
173.09
 
VS
proj
House stark
162.85 0-3
164.83

Hard Knockers hand House stark third straight loss, 208.90-162.85

Hard Knockers came out on top with a 208.90-162.85 victory to hand House stark their third straight loss to open the season. Hard Knockers never trailed in this one after taking a 5.50-point lead on Thursday behind Kevin Byard. Russell Wilson (56.4 points) and Andy Dalton (20.55) led the charge for House stark in the loss. Hard Knockers (2-1) will look to add to their success against Jumpin Jack, while House stark (0-3) will try to right the ship against Dalton's Crew.

Matchup Timeline

  Hard Knockers   House stark

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Buckner (8 Tackles, 1 Sack) scored 13.5 points against the Steelers in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 5.07-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Buckner ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Browns next week.
DeForest Buckner

Top Player Comparison

Hard Knockers
Points
% of total points 208.9
1
Matt Ryan
QB
34.5
26.16
16.5%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
33.6
12.72
16.1%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
27.8
17.33
13.3%
4
Mason Rudolph
QB
20.2
18.37
9.7%
House stark
Points
% of total points 162.85
1
Russell Wilson
QB
56.4
25.85
34.6%
2
Andy Dalton
QB
20.55
21.96
12.6%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
17.6
11.09
10.8%
4
Jamal Adams
S
13
6.3
8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 35-yard touchdown catch for House stark, who trailed 89.90-76.05 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Hard Knockers who grabbed the lead, 192.50-151.15. Mason Rudolph had a 76-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for Hard Knockers, while Christian McCaffrey had a 76-yard touchdown run. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for House stark with a 54-yard pass and a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Hard Knockers   House stark

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Hard Knockers scored more points in this one (208.9) than their season average (181.77).
House stark are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hard Knockers are doing a better job of that, averaging 181.77 versus House stark's 141.6.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hard Knockers (2-1) have a better record than House stark (0-3).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Hard Knockers has left fewer points on the bench this season (72.2) than House stark (246.5).
Hard Knockers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than House stark (1 vs 0).
Hard Knockers don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than House stark (0 vs 1).
Hard Knockers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than House stark (2 vs 0).
Hard Knockers have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than House stark (21 vs 15).
By position, Hard Knockers have outscored House stark at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Hard Knockers has a higher average scoring margin (23) than House stark this season (-33).
Hey House stark, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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