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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Patriot Killer
7-3 199.05
199.84
 
VS
proj
Night Hawk
183.35 3-7
194.57

Patriot Killer knock off Night Hawk for third straight win, 199.05-183.35

Patriot Killer extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Night Hawk, securing a 199.05-183.35 win. Night Hawk grabbed a 3.00-point lead on Thursday, but Patriot Killer held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Geno Smith (25.95 points) and Stefon Diggs (24.8). Dak Prescott (265 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Josh Allen (330 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 84 Rush Yds) did everything they could for Night Hawk in the loss. This marks the second time this season Patriot Killer have taken down Night Hawk, after winning 196.25-156.55 in their last matchup. Patriot Killer (7-3) will look to maintain their winning ways against Dirty 54, while Night Hawk (3-7) will attempt to get back on track against Doc's Devils.

Matchup Timeline

  Patriot Killer   Night Hawk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense allowed 30 points, surrendered 486 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 33-30 win over the Bills. In doing so, they put up 18 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Vikings will face the Cowboys in Week 11.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Patriot Killer
Points
% of total points 199.05
1
Geno Smith
QB
25.95
23.45
13%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
24.8
20.76
12.5%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
23.6
15.34
11.9%
4
Tony Pollard
RB
21.8
15.17
11%
Night Hawk
Points
% of total points 183.35
1
Dak Prescott
QB
29.85
25.75
16.3%
2
Josh Allen
QB
26.9
31.76
14.7%
3
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
14.9
10.29
8.1%
4
Julio Jones
WR
14.3
7.27
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Patriot Killer who claimed the lead, 157.65-127.00. Geno Smith had a 21-yard touchdown pass for Patriot Killer, while Dalvin Cook had an 81-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Julio Jones had a 31-yard touchdown catch for Night Hawk, while Dameon Pierce had a 44-yard run.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 35-yard touchdown pass for Night Hawk, who trailed 184.45-156.85 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Patriot Killer   Night Hawk

StatSmack

Patriot Killer are on fire, with victories in three straight weeks.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Patriot Killer (7-3) have a better record than Night Hawk (3-7).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Patriot Killer has left fewer points on the bench this season (311.85) than Night Hawk (365.05).
Patriot Killer laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Night Hawk (0).
Patriot Killer have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Night Hawk (3 vs 1).
By position, Patriot Killer have outscored Night Hawk at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Patriot Killer was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than Night Hawk (2).
Don't worry Night Hawk, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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