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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Indianapolis Colts
5-0 214.26
222.66
 
VS
proj
Miami Dolphins
194.42 1-4
178.19

Indianapolis Colts top Miami Dolphins to remain perfect, 214.26-194.42

Indianapolis Colts won their fifth straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Miami Dolphins, coming out on top with a 214.26-194.42 victory. It was the fourth loss in a row for Miami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins leapt out to a 57.22-point lead on Thursday behind standout efforts from Russell Wilson (37.92 points) and Chris Carson (19.3). But Indianapolis Colts held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Austin Ekeler, who caught 15 passes for 86 yards for 22.3 points, and Jameis Winston, who passed for 204 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 13 yards (21.46 points). Indianapolis Colts (5-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Baltimore Ravens, while Miami Dolphins (1-4) will attempt to get back in the win column against Washington Redskins.

Matchup Timeline

  Indianapolis Colts   Miami Dolphins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 7 tackles and recording 2 sacks against the Giants, Hunter put up 16.5 points this week. His scoring output was 75% more than his 9.43-point projection and was much higher than his 10.1-point season scoring average. Hunter ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Danielle Hunter

Top Player Comparison

Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 214.26
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
22.3
13.71
10.4%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
21.46
23.98
10%
3
Danielle Hunter
DE
16.5
9.43
7.7%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
15.8
18.61
7.4%
Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 194.42
1
Russell Wilson
QB
37.92
24.76
19.5%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
29.3
10.35
15.1%
3
Chris Carson
RB
19.3
15.89
9.9%
4
Jared Cook
TE
14.1
8.01
7.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Miami Dolphins, helping to stake Miami Dolphins to a 57.22-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Jameis Winston had multiple 26-yard touchdown passes for Indianapolis Colts, who trailed 172.22-140.56 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Indianapolis Colts   Miami Dolphins

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Indianapolis Colts scored less in this one (214.26) than their season average of 228.59.
Get on their level! Indianapolis Colts have won five straight matchups, while Miami Dolphins have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. Miami Dolphins need some help then, averaging just 184.31 versus Indianapolis Colts's 228.59.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Indianapolis Colts (5-0) have a better record than Miami Dolphins (1-4).
Even the computers think Indianapolis Colts have better players. They have a higher projected points average (234.4) than Miami Dolphins (195.81).
Indianapolis Colts play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Miami Dolphins (1).
Miami Dolphins have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Indianapolis Colts (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Indianapolis Colts have outscored Miami Dolphins at RB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Indianapolis Colts has a higher average scoring margin (39) than Miami Dolphins this season (1).
The starters for Indianapolis Colts had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Miami Dolphins (1).
There's not much good to say about Miami Dolphins this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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