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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Hard Knockers
8-4 151.85
165.95
 
VS
proj
Raul Perez's Team
117.55 4-8
98.95

Hard Knockers hand Raul Perez's Team third straight loss in 151.85-117.55 rout

Hard Knockers rolled to a 151.85-117.55 win to hand Raul Perez's Team their third consecutive loss. The matchup was over before it really even started, as Hard Knockers grabbed a 33.3-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 40.4 points from Christian McCaffrey (64 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Tyler Boyd (5 Rec, 101 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Jameis Winston (36.45 points) and Mark Ingram II (24.8) were the leaders for Raul Perez's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hard Knockers have taken down Raul Perez's Team, after winning 177-128.3 in their last matchup. Hard Knockers (8-4) will look to get another W against Los Pollos Hermanos, while Raul Perez's Team (4-8) will face off against Dalton's Crew in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Hard Knockers   Raul Perez's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 16-10 loss to the Steelers, Boyd scored 15.1 points to more-than-double his 6.42-point projection. He caught 5 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Hard Knockers this week. In Week 13, Boyd and the Bengals will square off against the Jets.
Tyler Boyd

Top Player Comparison

Hard Knockers
Points
% of total points 151.85
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.3
19.12
16.7%
2
Nick Foles
QB
18.6
22.9
12.2%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
15.1
6.42
9.9%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
14.4
11.29
9.5%
Raul Perez's Team
Points
% of total points 117.55
1
Jameis Winston
QB
36.45
26.05
31%
2
Mark Ingram II
RB
24.8
9.96
21.1%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
12.6
14.45
10.7%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
10.6
8.35
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Hard Knockers who claimed the lead, 104.45-71.15. Tyler Boyd had a 47-yard catch for Hard Knockers, while Odell Beckham Jr. had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Jameis Winston made the highlight reel for Raul Perez's Team with a 71-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Hard Knockers   Raul Perez's Team

StatSmack

Raul Perez's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Raul Perez's Team need some help then, averaging just 135.29 versus Hard Knockers's 159.9.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hard Knockers (8-4) have a better record than Raul Perez's Team (4-8).
Even the machines think Hard Knockers have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (164.83) than Raul Perez's Team (121.13).
Once Hard Knockers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Raul Perez's Team (4 vs 2).
Hard Knockers are clutch masters, with more close wins than Raul Perez's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Hard Knockers have outscored Raul Perez's Team at QB, WR, and IDP this season.
Hard Knockers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Hard Knockers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Raul Perez's Team (2).
Time to rest the starters for Hard Knockers. They've clinched a playoff spot while Raul Perez's Team are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Raul Perez's Team, 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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