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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Pittsburgh Steelers
2-2 228.02
215.52
 
VS
proj
Washington Redskins
191.3 1-3
186.52

Despite top scorer Brissett, Washington Redskins fall to Pittsburgh Steelers, 228.02-191.30

Jacoby Brissett had 29.5 points for Washington Redskins, the best total in the matchup and ninth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers, who secured a 228.02-191.30 victory. Washington Redskins nabbed a 5.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Pittsburgh Steelers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kenny Golladay, who caught 5 passes for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns for 24.7 points, and Courtland Sutton, who caught 6 passes for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns (24.2 points). Jacoby Brissett (29.5 points) and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (19) were the leaders for Washington Redskins in the loss. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) will look to build on their success against Vikings of Minnesota, while Washington Redskins (1-3) will face Dallas Cowboys in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Pittsburgh Steelers   Washington Redskins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Everett (5 Rec, 44 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 15.4 points in a 55-40 lost to the Buccaneers in Week 4. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 4.76-point projection and was much higher than his 6.43-point season scoring average. Everett will face the Seahawks next week.
Gerald Everett

Top Player Comparison

Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 228.02
1
Kenny Golladay
WR
24.7
15.49
10.8%
2
Courtland Sutton
WR
24.2
11.99
10.6%
3
Mike Evans
WR
18.9
16.2
8.3%
4
Joe Schobert
LB
18
8.68
7.9%
Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 191.3
1
Jacoby Brissett
QB
29.5
19.14
15.4%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
7.79
9.9%
3
Devin Bush
LB
15
8.39
7.8%
4
Mario Addison
DE
13
7.33
6.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jacoby Brissett had a 48-yard touchdown pass for Washington Redskins, helping the team to a 125.90-120.30 lead.
Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 67-yard touchdown catch for Pittsburgh Steelers, contributing to a 223.02-145.80 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Pittsburgh Steelers   Washington Redskins

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Pittsburgh Steelers scored more points in this one (228.02) than their season average (209.63).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) have a better record than Washington Redskins (1-3).
Even the machines think Pittsburgh Steelers have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (228.85) than Washington Redskins (197.79).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Pittsburgh Steelers has left fewer points on the bench this season (113.2) than Washington Redskins (155.7).
By position, Pittsburgh Steelers have outscored Washington Redskins at WR this season.
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!

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