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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
HowAboutCowboys
7-6 143
97.76
 
VS
proj
NYG
55 8-5
100.21

HowAboutCowboys outperform predictions, earn win over NYG in 143-55 rout

HowAboutCowboys outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 143-55 victory over NYG, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in this one, as HowAboutCowboys took a 56-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Darren Waller (35 points) and Taysom Hill (27). Kyler Murray (173 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 15 Rush Yds) and Calvin Ridley (5 Rec, 108 Rec Yds) led the way for NYG in defeat. This marks the first time this season HowAboutCowboys have knocked off NYG, after falling 116-58 in their last matchup. HowAboutCowboys (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while NYG (8-5) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  HowAboutCowboys   NYG

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Edwards (101 Rush Yds) scored 10 points in a 34-17 win over the Cowboys in Week 13. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 4.17-point projection and was much higher than his 6.2-point season scoring average. Edwards will face the Browns next week.
Gus Edwards

Top Player Comparison

HowAboutCowboys
Points
% of total points 143
1
Darren Waller
TE
35
10.12
24.5%
2
Taysom Hill
QB
27
19.04
18.9%
3
Davante Adams
WR
24
14.88
16.8%
4
Chris Carson
RB
16
11.2
11.2%
NYG
Points
% of total points 55
1
Kyler Murray
QB
22
24.46
40%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
10
11.33
18.2%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
6
12.16
10.9%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
6
6.87
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Darren Waller had a 38-yard touchdown catch for HowAboutCowboys, while Taysom Hill had a 43-yard run, helping HowAboutCowboys to a 75-19 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which HowAboutCowboys became the proud owner of a 119-53 lead. Davante Adams had a 42-yard catch for HowAboutCowboys, while Chris Carson had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for NYG with a 59-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  HowAboutCowboys   NYG

StatSmack

You can't win if you leave points on the bench. HowAboutCowboys has left fewer points on the bench this season (426) than NYG (460).
HowAboutCowboys laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than NYG (0).
HowAboutCowboys are clutch masters, with more close wins than NYG (1 vs 0).
HowAboutCowboys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than NYG (8 vs 7).
By position, HowAboutCowboys have outscored NYG at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for HowAboutCowboys had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for NYG (1).
Hey NYG, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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