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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Hard Targets
7-7 150.85
141.45
 
VS
proj
Roughnecks
150.7 6-8
141.04

Hard Targets overcome starter's goose egg, top Roughnecks in 150.85-150.70 battle

Despite a goose egg from Zane Gonzalez, Hard Targets were able to persevere and earn the victory, narrowly earning a 150.85-150.70 win over Roughnecks. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Hard Targets led 150.85-112.70 heading into Monday night. Roughnecks made them sweat behind Kareem Hunt, who racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns for 29 points, and Justin Tucker, who made his only FG attempt (9 points). Hard Targets were led by Miles Sanders (29.6 points) and Tyreek Hill (26.1). This marks the second time this season Hard Targets have taken down Roughnecks, after winning 128.4-107.55 in their last matchup. Hard Targets improve to 7-7 for the season, while Roughnecks fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Hard Targets   Roughnecks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cardinals defense (7 Pts Allowed, 159 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 18 points in a 26-7 win over the Giants in Week 14. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 6.26-point projection and was much higher than their 6.83-point season scoring average. The Cardinals defense will face the Eagles next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

Hard Targets
Points
% of total points 150.85
1
Miles Sanders
RB
29.6
14.61
19.6%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
26.1
18.93
17.3%
3
Andy Dalton
QB
21.15
24.73
14%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
18
6.26
11.9%
Roughnecks
Points
% of total points 150.7
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
29
12.27
19.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
26.55
32.51
17.6%
3
Russell Gage
WR
21.15
11.29
14%
4
Keelan Cole Sr.
WR
19.7
9.67
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Hard Targets had a 103.65-89.55 lead. Tyreek Hill had a 44-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown run for Hard Targets, while James Robinson had a 47-yard run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Roughnecks with a 44-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Hard Targets emerged with a 150.85-112.70 lead. For Hard Targets, Miles Sanders had an 82-yard touchdown run. Russell Gage made the highlight reel for Roughnecks with a 39-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Kareem Hunt had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Roughnecks, while Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Hard Targets   Roughnecks

What If

Hard Targets would have beaten four other teams besides Roughnecks this week.
Roughnecks would have lost to just two other teams besides Hard Targets this week.
Hard Targets would be 8-6 if they played Roughnecks every week.
Hard Targets would be 6-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Roughnecks.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Hard Targets, Roughnecks would be 9-3.
If Hard Targets had played every team in the league each week, they would be 87-89.
If they played every team every week, Roughnecks would be 91-85.

Coach Talk

Hard Targets
You know what, Hard Targets, we do certainly admire the confidence. Deploying a player with zero points (Zane Gonzalez), while still getting the win... that's borderline cocky. We just ask you to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the regular season. Do it when the postseason rolls around, and we're done.
Roughnecks
Listen, Roughnecks, we've been in this industry long enough to realize that sometimes an extra point can just magically appear out of the blue... and then in some cases, like this week, it doesn't! The coaching staff here is proud of you, the most important thing here is that you gave it your best shot.