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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Kansas City Chiefs
4-1 191.34
217.44
 
VS
proj
Dallas Cowboys
181.18 2-3
215.12

Kansas City Chiefs beat Dallas Cowboys for fourth straight win, 191.34-181.18

Kansas City Chiefs extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over Dallas Cowboys, coming out on top with a 191.34-181.18 victory. Dallas Cowboys nabbed an 8.00-point lead on Thursday, but Kansas City Chiefs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Mike Williams (8 Rec, 165 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Joe Burrow (281 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds). Dak Prescott (27.68 points) and Harold Landry III (16.5) were the top performers for Dallas Cowboys in the loss. Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) will look to earn another W against LA Rams, while Dallas Cowboys (2-3) attempt to get back on track against Denver Broncos.

Matchup Timeline

  Kansas City Chiefs   Dallas Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams made 8 tackles as the Jets lost to the Falcons 27-20. In doing so, he put up 16.5 points to more-than-triple his 4.98-point projection, the third-highest percent increase of any LB in the league this season. Williams will square off against the Patriots next week.
Quincy Williams

Top Player Comparison

Kansas City Chiefs
Points
% of total points 191.34
1
Mike Williams
WR
36.5
16.02
19.1%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
25.34
24.01
13.2%
3
Derwin James Jr.
S
23
8.56
12%
4
Quincy Williams
LB
16.5
4.98
8.6%
Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 181.18
1
Dak Prescott
QB
27.68
27.47
15.3%
2
Harold Landry III
LB
16.5
7.27
9.1%
3
Michael Carter
RB
15.3
8.12
8.4%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
15
16.57
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Kansas City Chiefs owned a 107.84-100.20 lead. For Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Burrow had a 70-yard touchdown pass. Deonte Harris made the highlight reel for Dallas Cowboys with a 72-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Kansas City Chiefs who claimed the lead, 185.34-176.68. For Kansas City Chiefs, Mike Williams had a 72-yard touchdown catch and a 42-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott linked up with Amari Cooper for a 24-yard touchdown pass for Dallas Cowboys. Prescott also lit up the scoreboard with a 49-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Kansas City Chiefs   Dallas Cowboys

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Kansas City Chiefs scored fewer points in this one (191.34) than their season average of 210.79.
Kansas City Chiefs are on a roll, with victories in four straight weeks.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) have a better record than Dallas Cowboys (2-3).
Even the computers think Kansas City Chiefs have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (243.12) than Dallas Cowboys (216.55).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Kansas City Chiefs has left fewer points on the bench this season (184.72) than Dallas Cowboys (204.84).
Kansas City Chiefs are clutch masters, with more close wins than Dallas Cowboys (1 vs 0).
By position, Kansas City Chiefs have outscored Dallas Cowboys at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Kansas City Chiefs has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Dallas Cowboys this season (3).
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!

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