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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Greg's Grinders
13-1 272.53
309.27
 
VS
proj
Cowboys
254.95 8-6
263.66

Greg's Grinders come back to top Cowboys for fifth straight win, 272.53-254.95

Greg's Grinders extended their win streak to five games with a come-from-behind victory over Cowboys, coming back for a 272.53-254.95 win. Greg's Grinders trailed 162.30-225.35 heading into Monday night, but the team made a run behind DeAndre Hopkins (17.05 points) and Budda Baker (9). Dre Greenlaw, who made 15 tackles and intercepted a pass, led the way for Cowboys in defeat. This marks the second time this season Greg's Grinders have knocked off Cowboys, after winning 301.88-260 in their last matchup. Greg's Grinders (13-1) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Cowboys (8-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Greg's Grinders   Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Wagner (14 Tackles) scored 24 points in a 17-16 win over the Raiders in Week 14. His scoring output was 50.6% more than his 15.94-point projection and was much higher than his 15.81-point season scoring average. Wagner ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Packers next week.
Bobby Wagner

Top Player Comparison

Greg's Grinders
Points
% of total points 272.53
1
Logan Wilson
LB
33.75
15.67
12.4%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
29.75
26.28
10.9%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
28.6
36.12
10.5%
4
Tony Pollard
RB
27.5
23.69
10.1%
Cowboys
Points
% of total points 254.95
1
Dre Greenlaw
LB
32
16.73
12.6%
2
QB
26.25
38.94
10.3%
3
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
24.1
11.19
9.5%
4
Willie Gay Jr.
LB
20.5
16.37
8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Greg's Grinders boasted a 201.60-97.60 lead. For Greg's Grinders, Joe Burrow had a 45-yard touchdown pass. DJ Chark Jr. made the highlight reel for Cowboys with a 48-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Greg's Grinders   Cowboys

Game Notes

Greg's Grinders got the victory even though only six of their 16 starters exceeded their projected scores.
Despite eight of their 16 starters scoring above their points projection, Cowboys lost.
Cowboys can partially blame the loss on Tyler Boyd, who didn't score any points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
The matchup's 17.58-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
This defeat snaps a four-game unbeaten streak for Cowboys.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Greg's Grinders. They got the win, but failed to cover the 45.61-point projected margin of victory.
In comeback games this year, Greg's Grinders moves to (3-0), while Cowboys falls to (0-2).
Despite the loss, Dre Greenlaw tallied 32 points, the fourth-best score for a LB this season.

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