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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Dallas Cowboys
2-1 39
33.26
 
VS
proj
Hou Texans (GA)
15 1-2
27.24

Dallas Cowboys beat expectations, come back to knock off Hou Texans (GA) in 39-15 blowout

Dallas Cowboys stepped up and exceeded their projected point total, rolling to a 39-15 victory over Hou Texans (GA), who fell short of projections. Hou Texans (GA) leapt out to a 7-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Joey Slye (3 points) and the Houston Texans defense (3). But it was all Dallas Cowboys after that. They were led by Ezekiel Elliott (13 points) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (11). Dallas Cowboys (2-1) will look to get another W against New Orleans Saints, while Hou Texans (GA) (1-2) try to get some positive momentum against New York Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas Cowboys   Hou Texans (GA)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Elliott (95 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 21 Rec Yds) scored 13 points against the Eagles in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 4.57-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Elliott ranks #42 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Ezekiel Elliott

Top Player Comparison

Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 39
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13
4.57
33.3%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
11
5.02
28.2%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
9
9.02
23.1%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
5
8.46
12.8%
Hou Texans (GA)
Points
% of total points 15
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
5
6.16
33.3%
2
Joey Slye
K
3
6.37
20%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
3
2.81
20%
4
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
3
3.85
20%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Joey Slye had a 53-yard field goal for Hou Texans (GA), helping to stake Hou Texans (GA) to a 7-0 lead.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Dallas Cowboys during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Dallas Cowboys   Hou Texans (GA)

StatSmack

Dallas Cowboys must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (39) than their season average (32).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dallas Cowboys (2-1) have a better record than Hou Texans (GA) (1-2).
Even the machines think Dallas Cowboys have better players. Their projected average points is higher (32.12) than Hou Texans (GA) (26.45).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Dallas Cowboys has left fewer points on the bench this season (0) than Hou Texans (GA) (43).
Dallas Cowboys don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hou Texans (GA) (2 vs 0).
By position, Dallas Cowboys have outscored Hou Texans (GA) at RB and K this season.
Dallas Cowboys don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 8 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Hou Texans (GA), want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Hou Texans (GA)
On the docket for Week 4, eighth-place Hou Texans (GA) (1-2) are scheduled to square off against seventh-place New York Giants (1-1-1). Hou Texans (GA) are ranked fourth in scoring after three weeks (32.33 points per game), while New York Giants own the league's sixth-highest point total.
Dallas Cowboys
In a matchup that'll showcase a pair of teams separated by just a game in the standings, Dallas Cowboys (2-1) take on New Orleans Saints (1-2) in Week 4. With three matchups now in the rear-view mirror, Dallas Cowboys are ranked fifth in points scored, while New Orleans Saints have posted the league's 11th-highest point total.