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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Atlanta Falcons
3-1 252.38
234.74
 
VS
proj
Pittsburgh Steelers
212.18 1-3
197.1

Despite top scorer Cousins, Pittsburgh Steelers fall to Atlanta Falcons, 252.38-212.18

Kirk Cousins had 37.68 points for Pittsburgh Steelers, the best total in the matchup and fifth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Atlanta Falcons, who secured a 252.38-212.18 victory. Pittsburgh Steelers earned a 69.78-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Kirk Cousins (37.68 points) and Stefon Diggs (23.3). But Atlanta Falcons held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Jared Cook (32 points) and Amari Cooper (26.8). Atlanta Falcons (3-1) will look to rack up another W against Houston Texans, while Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3) try to generate some positive momentum against Washington Redskins.

Matchup Timeline

  Atlanta Falcons   Pittsburgh Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Browns, Cook registered 32 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 9.34-point projection and was much higher than his 19-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #43 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Jared Cook

Top Player Comparison

Atlanta Falcons
Points
% of total points 252.38
1
Jared Cook
TE
32
9.34
12.7%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
26.8
13.35
10.6%
3
Julio Jones
WR
26.3
17.78
10.4%
4
David Johnson
RB
19.2
17.4
7.6%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 212.18
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
37.68
21.92
17.8%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
23.3
14.79
11%
3
Dede Westbrook
WR
23.1
8.64
10.9%
4
Sony Michel
RB
17.2
14.84
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kirk Cousins had a 45-yard touchdown pass for Pittsburgh Steelers, helping to stake Pittsburgh Steelers to a 69.78-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Julio Jones had a 49-yard catch for Atlanta Falcons, who trailed 204.08-196.58 after the early slate.
Sunday Night
Antonio Brown had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Atlanta Falcons, helping the team to a 244.38-204.08 lead.
Monday
Courtland Sutton had a 42-yard catch for Pittsburgh Steelers.

Points By Position

  Atlanta Falcons   Pittsburgh Steelers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Atlanta Falcons are doing a better job of that, averaging 251.63 versus Pittsburgh Steelers's 204.97.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Atlanta Falcons (3-1) have a better record than Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3).
Even the machines think Atlanta Falcons have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (258.38) than Pittsburgh Steelers (194.42).
Atlanta Falcons don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pittsburgh Steelers (1 vs 0).
By position, Atlanta Falcons have outscored Pittsburgh Steelers at RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Atlanta Falcons don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 51 points, second-highest in the league.
Don't worry Pittsburgh Steelers, 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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