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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Hard Knockers
11-4 177.65
166.05
 
VS
proj
Los Pollos Hermanos
164.35 10-4
172.71

Hard Knockers top Los Pollos Hermanos for third straight win, 177.65-164.35

Hard Knockers extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Los Pollos Hermanos, earning a 177.65-164.35 victory. Hard Knockers nabbed an early 11.20-point lead on Thursday. Los Pollos Hermanos bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by the New England Patriots defense (20 points) and Tyreek Hill (19.8). Not to be deterred, Hard Knockers pulled it together later that afternoon, as the Minnesota Vikings defense (27 points) and Matt Ryan (25.2) put them back ahead for good. This marks the second time this season Hard Knockers have knocked off Los Pollos Hermanos, after winning 174.6-160.75 in their last matchup. Hard Knockers will look to not lose that winning feeling in the Championship next week, while Los Pollos Hermanos attempt to bounce back and lock up 3rd Place.

Matchup Timeline

  Hard Knockers   Los Pollos Hermanos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense scored 27 points against the Chargers in Week 15 to more-than-quadruple their 6.65-point projection. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 7 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Vikings will go up against the Packers.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Hard Knockers
Points
% of total points 177.65
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
29.5
20.31
16.6%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
27
6.65
15.2%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
25.2
24.11
14.2%
4
A.J. Brown
WR
18.4
8.11
10.4%
Los Pollos Hermanos
Points
% of total points 164.35
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
9.08
12.2%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
19.8
12.43
12%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18.45
25.56
11.2%
4
Kai Forbath
K
18
8.84
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Los Pollos Hermanos became the proud owner of a 121.45-92.55 lead. For Hard Knockers, A.J. Brown had a 60-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for Los Pollos Hermanos, while Tyreek Hill had a 41-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Kai Forbath had a 50-yard field goal for Los Pollos Hermanos, who trailed 170.15-164.35 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Hard Knockers   Los Pollos Hermanos

StatSmack

Los Pollos Hermanos have a losing record against Hard Knockers this season, with a record of 1-2.
History is repeating itself. In three games vs Los Pollos Hermanos this season, Hard Knockers have averaged more points (170.55) than they usually score this season (162.22).
Hard Knockers are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
Los Pollos Hermanos have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Hard Knockers (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Hard Knockers have outscored Los Pollos Hermanos at RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Hard Knockers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Los Pollos Hermanos, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Hard Knockers
Nice job, Hard Knockers. Props on deploying a lineup that won by over 13 points this past matchup.
Los Pollos Hermanos
Wait, our starting QB tossed one interception and literally zero touchdowns? It might be good to go back and review the game tape. Were the Chiefs actually that stout against the pass, or did Drew Lock seem rattled back there in the pocket?