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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Hard Targets
13-2 175.4
153.32
 
VS
proj
Soonerjack
158.1 11-5
153.51

Hard Targets top expectations, earn win against Soonerjack, 175.40-158.10

Hard Targets showed up and beat expectations, coming out on top with a 175.40-158.10 win over Soonerjack. Hard Targets never trailed in this one after nabbing a 22.25-point lead on Saturday behind Patrick Mahomes (30 points) and Alvin Kamara (19). CeeDee Lamb (34 points) and Saquon Barkley (27.3) carried the flag for Soonerjack in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hard Targets have gotten the best of Soonerjack, after winning 122.95-122.4 in their last matchup. Hard Targets end the season at 13-2, while Soonerjack finish the campaign at 11-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Hard Targets   Soonerjack

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chargers defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 20 points against their 6.33-point projection. During a 20-3 win over the Colts, they allowed only 3 points, surrendered 173 yards, and intercepted 3 passes.
The Los Angeles Chargers defense

Top Player Comparison

Hard Targets
Points
% of total points 175.4
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
30
32.13
17.1%
2
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
20
6.33
11.4%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
19
15.07
10.8%
4
Brett Maher
K
18
8.56
10.3%
Soonerjack
Points
% of total points 158.1
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
34
19.05
21.5%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.3
15.02
17.3%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
21.4
16.58
13.5%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
15.5
26.49
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Both teams had multiple players with standout plays Saturday, but after the smoke cleared, Hard Targets owned a 129.15-106.90 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 52-yard pass for Hard Targets, while Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard catch. Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb had a 36-yard touchdown catch for Soonerjack, while Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Early
Tua Tagovailoa had an 84-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for Soonerjack, who trailed 137.70-122.40 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  Hard Targets   Soonerjack
Standings Update
It seems like just yesterday we were all gathered together for the draft, yet here we are at the end of the season. How about a quick Year in Review for these two squads?
Hard Targets
Hard Targets completed the season averaging 157.40 points per game, highest in the league, placing them on top of the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
4720 Pass Yds, 37 Pass TDs, 321 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
97 Rec, 1257 Rec Yds, 12 Rec TDs
LAC Defense
Best Acquisition
22.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 342.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 21 Turnovers
Soonerjack
Soonerjack completed the season averaging 143.31 points per game, 4th-best in the league, placing them 3rd in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
Saquon Barkley
MVP
1254 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 343 Rec Yds
Chris Godwin
Best Drafted
89 Rec, 848 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Tua Tagovailoa
Best Acquisition
3548 Pass Yds, 25 Pass TDs

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Hard Targets have a winning record vs Soonerjack this season despite averaging fewer points against them (149.18) than their overall season average (157.4).
We heard scoring helps you win. Soonerjack need some help then, averaging just 143.31 versus Hard Targets's 157.4.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Soonerjack has left more points on the bench this season (778.55) than Hard Targets (460.1).
Once Hard Targets put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Soonerjack (6 vs 4).
Hard Targets play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Soonerjack (1).
Hard Targets are clutch masters, with more close wins than Soonerjack (3 vs 2).
Hard Targets should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Soonerjack (9 vs 5).
By position, Hard Targets have outscored Soonerjack at QB, TE, and K this season.
Hard Targets don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, highest in the league.
Hey Soonerjack, maybe you'll have better luck next year!