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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
HardBoys
1-4 132.76
117.2
 
VS
proj
Sparta Wrocław
113.02 3-2
125.4

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.

Matchup Timeline

  HardBoys   Sparta Wrocław

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

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.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

HardBoys
Points
% of total points 132.76
1
Jared Goff
QB
24.36
18.21
18.3%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
21.8
11.79
16.4%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
15.3
14.85
11.5%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
13.4
9.61
10.1%
Sparta Wrocław
Points
% of total points 113.02
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
20.1
13.04
17.8%
2
Josh Allen
QB
16.82
22.82
14.9%
3
Ronald Jones II
RB
15.5
12.71
13.7%
4
Chris Carson
RB
13.9
13.53
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

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.

Points By Position

  HardBoys   Sparta Wrocław

StatSmack

HardBoys must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (132.76) than their season average (121.29).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Sparta Wrocław has left more points on the bench this season (192.36) than HardBoys (176.1).
By position, HardBoys have outscored Sparta Wrocław at WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Hey Sparta Wrocław, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

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.