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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Miami Dolphins
2-1 199.64
175.59
 
VS
proj
Washington Redskins
113.44 1-2
188.66

Miami Dolphins earn win against Washington Redskins, 199.64-113.44

Miami Dolphins stepped up and exceeded expectations, earning a 199.64-113.44 victory over Washington Redskins, who fell short of projections. Miami Dolphins never trailed in this one after grabbing a 20.50-point lead on Thursday behind Terrance Mitchell (11.5 points) and the Cleveland Browns defense (9). Philip Rivers (226 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Jamison Crowder (4 Rec, 39 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Washington Redskins in the loss. Miami Dolphins (2-1) will look to add to their success against Baltimore Ravens, while Washington Redskins (1-2) try to get back on track against Green Bay Packers.

Matchup Timeline

  Miami Dolphins   Washington Redskins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 3 tackles and recording a sack against the Jaguars, Casey registered 13 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 4.27-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Casey ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Jurrell Casey

Top Player Comparison

Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 199.64
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
31.26
25.78
15.7%
2
Albert Wilson
WR
23.48
8.91
11.8%
3
Chris Carson
RB
20.4
9.62
10.2%
4
Jurrell Casey
DT
13
4.27
6.5%
Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 113.44
1
Philip Rivers
QB
21.04
21.54
18.5%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
14.5
9.97
12.8%
3
Cory Littleton
LB
11.5
7.23
10.1%
4
Tremaine Edmunds
LB
10.5
6.43
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Miami Dolphins who owned the lead, 197.94-113.44. Albert Wilson had a 74-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard touchdown pass for Miami Dolphins, while Patrick Mahomes had a 42-yard pass. Philip Rivers made the highlight reel for Washington Redskins with a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Miami Dolphins   Washington Redskins

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Miami Dolphins are doing a better job of that, averaging 196.01 versus Washington Redskins's 166.48.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Miami Dolphins (2-1) have a better record than Washington Redskins (1-2).
Miami Dolphins laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Washington Redskins (0).
Miami Dolphins should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Washington Redskins (2 vs 1).
Miami Dolphins have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Washington Redskins (30 vs 19).
By position, Miami Dolphins have outscored Washington Redskins at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Miami Dolphins has a higher average scoring margin (17) than Washington Redskins this season (-39).
The starters for Miami Dolphins had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Washington Redskins (2).
There's not much good to say about Washington Redskins this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Washington Redskins
In Week 4, Washington Redskins (1-2, 17th-place) will look to right the ship against Green Bay Packers (2-1, seventh-place). Washington Redskins are ranked last in scoring through three weeks (166.48 points per game), while Green Bay Packers have recorded the league's seventh-highest point total.
Miami Dolphins
Week 4 will pit a couple of unbeaten streaks against one other, as Miami Dolphins (2-1) are riding a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Baltimore Ravens, 3-0), have notched three straight victories. With three weeks of action now in the books, Miami Dolphins have scored the 16th-most points in the league while Baltimore Ravens (and their 223.82 points per game) are ranked fifth.