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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Dallas Cowboys
8-7 738.5
754.71
 
VS
proj
Los Angeles Rams
706.39 12-3
784.64

Dallas Cowboys overcome multiple busts, come back to top Los Angeles Rams, 738.50-706.39

Despite two starters putting up 0 points (Shaquil Barrett and Adam Thielen), Dallas Cowboys were able to persevere and earn the win, coming from behind for a 738.50-706.39 victory over Los Angeles Rams. After trailing 653.89-583.40 heading into Monday night, Dallas Cowboys came storming back behind Nick Chubb (91 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Daniel Carlson (3-3 FG, 48 long, 1-1 XP). The Pittsburgh Steelers defense (126.7 points) and Justin Herbert (102.8) led the charge for Los Angeles Rams in the loss. This marks the first time this season Dallas Cowboys have taken down Los Angeles Rams, after falling 875.84-786.73 in their last matchup. Dallas Cowboys will look to keep it rolling in the Championship next week, while Los Angeles Rams attempt to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas Cowboys   Los Angeles Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 60 yards against the Rams, Everett recorded 20 points this week. He scored 64.5% more than his 12.16-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Everett will face the Bears next week.
Gerald Everett

Top Player Comparison

Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 738.5
1
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
134.4
98.02
18.2%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
72.3
114.25
9.8%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
59.6
63.23
8.1%
4
Justin Jackson
RB
57.55
20.65
7.8%
Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 706.39
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
126.7
92.25
17.9%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
102.8
113.39
14.6%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
50.2
29.92
7.1%
4
Tae Crowder
LB
47.75
30.92
6.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Dallas Cowboys, who trailed 462.35-281.75 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Russell Gage had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Dallas Cowboys, who trailed 648.09-434.50 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Dallas Cowboys   Los Angeles Rams

Game Notes

Dallas Cowboys got the W even though only eight of their 21 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Los Angeles Rams had only seven of their 21 starters score higher than their projected points.
Dallas Cowboys won despite having two starters (Shaquil Barrett and Adam Thielen) score zero points.
Dallas Cowboys put up more points than their season scoring average (717.14) while Los Angeles Rams fell short of theirs (769.55).
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The defeat concludes a streak of 11 consecutive wins for Los Angeles Rams.
In comeback games this season, Dallas Cowboys moves to (3-2), while Los Angeles Rams falls to (0-1).
In a losing effort, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (126.7 points) recorded the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Dallas Cowboys
You know what, Dallas Cowboys, we do appreciate the confidence. It takes a certain sort of gumption to play, not one, but TWO starters with zero points (Shaquil Barrett and Adam Thielen), while still getting the W.
Los Angeles Rams
Tis the season, Los Angeles Rams! We hope the GM of Dallas Cowboys will pen a thank-you card for the generous gift you offered them this past week.