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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Night Hawk
7-6 212.55
208.1
 
VS
proj
PIERMONSTERS
207.7 5-8
201.72

Despite top scorer Tannehill, PIERMONSTERS fall to Night Hawk in 212.55-207.70 battle

Ryan Tannehill racked up 38.45 points for PIERMONSTERS, the best total in the matchup and fourth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Night Hawk, who rallied to earn a 212.55-207.70 win. Night Hawk trailed 173.80-182.70 heading into Monday night, but the unit made a run behind Stefon Diggs (10 Rec, 92 Rec Yds) and Tyler Bass (2-2 FG, 37 long, 4-4 XP). Ryan Tannehill (38.45 points) and Justin Jefferson (27.3) led the charge for PIERMONSTERS in the loss. This marks the second time this season Night Hawk have gotten the best of PIERMONSTERS, after winning 291.85-192 in their last matchup. Night Hawk (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. PIERMONSTERS will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Night Hawk   PIERMONSTERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 17 points against their 11.27-point projection. In a 27-24 win over the Jaguars, they allowed 24 points, surrendered 390 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Vikings defense will face the Buccaneers next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Night Hawk
Points
% of total points 212.55
1
Taysom Hill
QB
27.9
22.63
13.1%
2
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
21.1
20.47
9.9%
3
Chris Carson
RB
20
16.19
9.4%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
19.2
17.37
9%
PIERMONSTERS
Points
% of total points 207.7
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
38.45
25.42
18.5%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
27.3
17.43
13.1%
3
Mike Gesicki
TE
23.8
9.82
11.5%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
17.6
14.92
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which PIERMONSTERS had a 147.05-106.10 lead. For Night Hawk, Taysom Hill had a 43-yard run. Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for PIERMONSTERS, while Justin Jefferson had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Chris Carson had a 28-yard touchdown catch for Night Hawk, helping the team to a 182.70-158.60 lead.
Sunday Night
Melvin Gordon III had a 65-yard run for PIERMONSTERS, who trailed 182.70-173.80 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Night Hawk   PIERMONSTERS

Game Notes

10 of the 15 starters on Night Hawk scored higher than their projected point totals.
PIERMONSTERS had only seven of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 4.85-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The victory concludes a streak of two consecutive defeats for Night Hawk.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Night Hawk. They got the W, but did not cover the 6.38-point projected margin of victory.
Night Hawk moves to (1-1) in close games this season, while PIERMONSTERS falls to (1-5).
On the losing side, Ryan Tannehill scored 38.45 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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