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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Pit Steelers (ZS)
4-2 58
36.03
 
VS
proj
Dallas Cowboys
6 4-2
25.9

Pit Steelers (ZS) defeat Dallas Cowboys in 58-6 rout

Despite identical records, Pit Steelers (ZS) held a big season point advantage over Dallas Cowboys coming into this one (246-176), and they lived up to their reputation with a convincing victory, cruising to a 58-6 win. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Pit Steelers (ZS) leapt out to a 44-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout efforts from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense and Justin Tucker. the Steelers defense allowed only 7 points, surrendered 200 yards, and intercepted 2 passes for 14 points, while Tucker made all 3 of his FG attempts (12 points). Greg Zuerlein (1-2 FG, 34 long, 1-1 XP) and Amari Cooper (7 Rec, 79 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Dallas Cowboys in the loss. Pit Steelers (ZS) (4-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Cleveland Browns, while Dallas Cowboys (4-2) attempt to right the ship against New Orleans Saints.

Matchup Timeline

  Pit Steelers (ZS)   Dallas Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 5.64 points, the Steelers defense more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 14 points in a 38-7 win over the Browns. They allowed only 7 points, surrendered 200 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the third-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 7, the Steelers will play the Titans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Pit Steelers (ZS)
Points
% of total points 58
1
Kyler Murray
QB
14
8.24
24.1%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
14
5.64
24.1%
3
Justin Tucker
K
12
8.78
20.7%
4
James Conner
RB
7
4.62
12.1%
Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 6
1
Greg Zuerlein
K
4
7.91
66.7%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
4
2.56
66.7%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
1
2.29
16.7%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Pit Steelers (ZS), contributing to a 44-0 lead for the team.
Monday
Kyler Murray had an 80-yard touchdown pass and a 60-yard pass for Pit Steelers (ZS) during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Pit Steelers (ZS)   Dallas Cowboys

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Pit Steelers (ZS) scored more in this one (58) than their season average (41).
We heard scoring helps you win. Pit Steelers (ZS) are doing a better job of that, averaging 41 versus Dallas Cowboys's 29.33.
Once Pit Steelers (ZS) put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dallas Cowboys (2 vs 1).
Pit Steelers (ZS) are clutch masters, with more close wins than Dallas Cowboys (2 vs 0).
Pit Steelers (ZS) should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Dallas Cowboys (3 vs 2).
Pit Steelers (ZS) have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Dallas Cowboys (26 vs 13).
By position, Pit Steelers (ZS) have outscored Dallas Cowboys at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Pit Steelers (ZS) don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Pit Steelers (ZS) had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Dallas Cowboys (0).
Hey Dallas Cowboys, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Pit Steelers (ZS)
Well, we do admire the confidence this past week, Pit Steelers (ZS). It's a bold move to deploy, not one, but TWO starters with zero points (JuJu Smith-Schuster and Eric Ebron), while still earning the W. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week against Cleveland Browns and see what happens!
Dallas Cowboys
Well, we certainly can't whine about a lack of opportunities this week, can we? Our four pass-catchers (three WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 26 times in Week 6. With only 16 total receptions, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.