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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Dallas
8-5 410
376.47
 
VS
proj
Layin Pipe
290.5 1-12
272.18

Dallas hand Layin Pipe seventh consecutive loss, 410.0-290.5

Dallas secured a 410.0-290.5 victory to hand Layin Pipe their seventh straight loss. Layin Pipe earned a 41.0-point lead on Thursday, but Dallas held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by James White (76 points) and Patrick Mahomes (58.5). Derrick Henry (49 points) and Baker Mayfield (41) led the way for Layin Pipe in the loss. This marks the first time this season Dallas have taken down Layin Pipe, after falling 306.5-291.5 in their last matchup. Dallas (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Layin Pipe will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 1-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas   Layin Pipe

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

White racked up 177 yards from scrimmage and caught 2 touchdown passes as the Patriots lost to the Texans 28-22. In doing so, he put up 76 points to more-than-double his 27.37-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Dallas this week. In Week 14, White and the Patriots will go up against the Chiefs.
James White

Top Player Comparison

Dallas
Points
% of total points 410
1
James White
RB
76
27.37
18.5%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
58.5
108.11
14.3%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
45
24.76
11%
4
Darren Waller
TE
38
26.45
9.3%
Layin Pipe
Points
% of total points 290.5
1
Derrick Henry
RB
49
27.44
16.9%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
41
65.2
14.1%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
40
33.53
13.8%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
38.5
42.06
13.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Cole Beasley had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Dallas, who trailed 121.0-80.0 after the first game of the week.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 47-yard pass for Dallas to contribute to a 322.0-227.0 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Dallas   Layin Pipe

StatSmack

Layin Pipe are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last seven matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Layin Pipe need some help then, averaging just 271.04 versus Dallas's 355.04.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Dallas (8-5) have a better record than Layin Pipe (1-12).
Even the machines think Dallas have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (375.3) than Layin Pipe (277.11).
You can't win if you don't play. Layin Pipe has left more points on the bench this season (1,741) than Dallas (680).
Once Dallas put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Layin Pipe (1 vs 0).
Dallas are clutch masters, with more close wins than Layin Pipe (1 vs 0).
Dallas have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Layin Pipe (89 vs 57).
By position, Dallas have outscored Layin Pipe at QB, TE, and IDP this season.
Dallas has a higher average scoring margin (26) than Layin Pipe this season (-86).
The starters for Dallas had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Layin Pipe (0).
Dallas are in the playoffs. Layin Pipe are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Layin Pipe, 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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