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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Green Bay Packers
3-1 170.96
221
 
VS
proj
Washington Redskins
166.31 1-3
0

Green Bay Packers come back to top Washington Redskins to remain perfect in 170.96-166.31 battle

Green Bay Packers extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Washington Redskins, coming back for a 170.96-166.31 win. Despite trailing 0.00-163.96 heading into Monday night, Green Bay Packers rallied behind Justin Houston, who made 2 tackles and recorded a sack for 7 points. Green Bay Packers (3-1) will look to keep it rolling against Denver Broncos, while Washington Redskins (1-3) try to get back on track against Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matchup Timeline

  Green Bay Packers   Washington Redskins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 34 points, surrendering 478 yards, and forcing 2 fumbles against the Colts, the Texans defense tallied 13 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.43-point projection and was much higher than their 6.75-point season scoring average. The Texans defense will face the Cowboys next week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Green Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 170.96
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
17.86
24.38
10.4%
2
Mohamed Sanu
WR
17.1
10.36
10%
3
Geronimo Allison
WR
14
11.34
8.2%
4
Mason Crosby
K
13
8.28
7.6%
Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 166.31
1
%
2
%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Mason Crosby had a 52-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal for Green Bay Packers, helping the team to a 129.60-0.00 lead.
Sunday Night
Ben Roethlisberger had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Green Bay Packers, contributing to a 163.96-0.00 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Green Bay Packers   Washington Redskins

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Green Bay Packers scored less in this one (170.96) than their season average of 204.37.
Green Bay Packers are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Green Bay Packers are doing a better job of that, averaging 204.37 versus Washington Redskins's 166.31.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Green Bay Packers (3-1) have a better record than Washington Redskins (1-3).
Even the machines think Green Bay Packers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (217.03) than Washington Redskins (153.06).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Washington Redskins has left more points on the bench this season (221.8) than Green Bay Packers (33.7).
Green Bay Packers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Washington Redskins (1 vs 0).
Green Bay Packers have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Washington Redskins (39 vs 19).
Washington Redskins have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Green Bay Packers (0) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Green Bay Packers have outscored Washington Redskins at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Green Bay Packers has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Washington Redskins this season (-30).
The starters for Green Bay Packers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Washington Redskins (0).
Don't worry Washington Redskins, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers (3-1) will battle Denver Broncos (1-3) in Week 5.Each side has players with byes next week, as Cameron Brate, Peyton Barber, Gerald McCoy, and Jacquizz Rodgers are off for Denver Broncos and Leonard Floyd and O.J. Howard will get the week off for Green Bay Packers. Over the last three weeks, Green Bay Packers have scored 212.69 points per game, while Denver Broncos have averaged just 168.12 per contest.
Washington Redskins
A pair of squads with identical 1-3 records, 18th-place Washington Redskins will now have a date with 15th-place Pittsburgh Steelers next week. Four weeks into the season, Washington Redskins have accumulated the league's second-lowest point total while Pittsburgh Steelers (204.97 PPG) are ranked 10th. Over the last three weeks, Washington Redskins has scored 148.63 points per game, while Pittsburgh Steelers has averaged 217.07 per contest.