HardBoys top predictions, defeat Sparta Wrocław, 132.76-113.02
HardBoys rose to the occasion and beat expectations, earning a 132.76-113.02 victory over Sparta Wrocław, who fell short of projections. Sparta Wrocław earned an 11.90-point lead on Thursday, but HardBoys held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jared Goff (309 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and DK Metcalf (6 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). DeAndre Hopkins (6 Rec, 131 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Josh Allen (263 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 18 Rush Yds) led the charge for Sparta Wrocław in the loss. HardBoys (1-4) will look to build on their success against Orzel, while Sparta Wrocław (3-2) attempt to right the ship against Staszów Ospreys.
Metcalf (6 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 21.8 points in a 27-26 win over the Vikings in Week 5. His scoring output was 84.9% more than his 11.79-point projection and was higher than his 16.02-point season scoring average. Metcalf ranks #25 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, HardBoys owned a 60.46-54.20 lead. For HardBoys, Jared Goff had a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. DeAndre Hopkins made the highlight reel for Sparta Wrocław with a 45-yard catch and a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Chris Carson had a 29-yard touchdown run for Sparta Wrocław, who trailed 119.96-75.40 after the primetime game.
Monday
Josh Allen had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Sparta Wrocław.
HardBoys
In a matchup that showcases two squads that are separated in the standings by just one game, HardBoys (1-4) will square off against Orzel (2-3) in Week 6. HardBoys might need to shuffle the deck a bit with DK Metcalf, Jason Myers, and Michael Thomas out on bye next week. Orzel won't have Russell Wilson. Over the last three weeks, HardBoys have scored 126.59 points per game, while Orzel have averaged 105.73 per contest.
Sparta Wrocław
On the docket next week, fourth-place Sparta Wrocław (3-2) are set to square off against 12th-place Staszów Ospreys (1-4). Each side has players with byes next week, as Darren Waller, Bobby Wagner, and Jamal Adams are off for Staszów Ospreys and Chris Carson and Alvin Kamara are scheduled to be off for Sparta Wrocław.