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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Hard Targets
11-2 155.95
158.21
 
VS
proj
Roughnecks
141.55 3-10
137.97

Despite top scorer McCaffrey, Roughnecks fall to Hard Targets, 155.95-141.55

Christian McCaffrey had 28.6 points for Roughnecks, the best total in the matchup and seventh-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Hard Targets, who earned a 155.95-141.55 win. Roughnecks grabbed a 7.00-point lead on Thursday, but Hard Targets held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tyler Lockett (27.8 points) and Terry McLaurin (24.5). Christian McCaffrey (66 Rush Yds, 80 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and AJ Dillon (93 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 26 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Roughnecks in the loss. Hard Targets (11-2) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Roughnecks will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Hard Targets   Roughnecks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Bengals in Week 13, Pacheco racked up 82 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 22 points to nearly double his 11.37-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Hard Targets this week. Pacheco will square off against the Broncos in Week 14.
Isiah Pacheco

Top Player Comparison

Hard Targets
Points
% of total points 155.95
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
27.8
13.56
17.8%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
24.5
13.35
15.7%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.05
32.07
15.4%
4
Isiah Pacheco
RB
22
11.37
14.1%
Roughnecks
Points
% of total points 141.55
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
28.6
19.38
20.2%
2
AJ Dillon
RB
20.9
10.72
14.8%
3
Trevor Lawrence
QB
20.15
26.3
14.2%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
18
6.19
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
AJ Dillon had a 21-yard touchdown run for Roughnecks, helping the team to a 72.85-37.00 lead.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 36-yard touchdown catch for Hard Targets, while Patrick Mahomes had a 42-yard pass, helping Hard Targets to a 149.95-141.55 lead.

Points By Position

  Hard Targets   Roughnecks

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Hard Targets are doing a better job of that, averaging 155.45 versus Roughnecks's 117.07.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Hard Targets (11-2) have a better record than Roughnecks (3-10).
Even the computers think Hard Targets have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (152.43) than Roughnecks (123.65).
Hard Targets don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Roughnecks (5 vs 3).
Hard Targets have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Roughnecks (3 vs 0).
Hard Targets should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Roughnecks (8 vs 6).
Hard Targets have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Roughnecks (67 vs 53).
By position, Hard Targets have outscored Roughnecks at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Hard Targets don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Hard Targets had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Roughnecks (1).
Hard Targets are in the playoffs. Roughnecks are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Roughnecks, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Hard Targets
Bravo, Hard Targets. Good work deploying a lineup that won by over 14 points in Week 13. We should keep this momentum going as we move on to our Week 14 matchup.
Roughnecks
Unless Roughnecks wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not getting many looks" doesn't fly as an excuse this time around. As a group, our six pass-catchers (five WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 26 times in Week 13. Chemistry and timing seem to be issues as that group notched only 16 receptions.