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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Dallas Cowboys
7-8 143.53
155.23
 
VS
proj
Pittsburgh Steelers
124.45 6-10
136.76

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, Pittsburgh Steelers fall to Dallas Cowboys, 143.53-124.45

Hampered by a goose egg from Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to overcome Dallas Cowboys, which earned a 143.53-124.45 victory. Pittsburgh Steelers earned a 7.40-point lead on Thursday, but Dallas Cowboys held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Dak Prescott (347 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 41 Rush Yds) and Najee Harris (53 Rush Yds, 42 Rec Yds). Tua Tagovailoa (310 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Alvin Kamara (76 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 34 Rec Yds) did their part for Pittsburgh Steelers in the loss. Dallas Cowboys improve to 7-8 for the season, while Pittsburgh Steelers fall to 6-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas Cowboys   Pittsburgh Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Harris (53 Rush Yds, 42 Rec Yds) scored 19.5 points in a 13-10 win over the Raiders in Week 16. He scored 19.4% more than his 16.33-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Harris ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Najee Harris

Top Player Comparison

Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 143.53
1
Dak Prescott
QB
55.48
43.68
38.7%
2
Najee Harris
RB
19.5
16.33
13.6%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.55
24.85
12.2%
4
Michael Gallup
WR
13.6
10.49
9.5%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 124.45
1
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
27.4
44.25
22%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
24
18.85
19.3%
3
Rachaad White
RB
17.05
16.24
13.7%
4
A.J. Brown
WR
16.3
16.99
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
There were players with big-time plays for both teams Saturday, but it was Dallas Cowboys who emerged with the lead, 142.13-69.10. For Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass. A.J. Brown made the highlight reel for Pittsburgh Steelers with a 48-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Tua Tagovailoa had an 84-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass for Pittsburgh Steelers, who trailed 142.13-107.40 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Dallas Cowboys   Pittsburgh Steelers

StatSmack

Dallas Cowboys must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (143.53) than their season average (135.62).
We heard scoring helps you win. Pittsburgh Steelers need some help then, averaging just 125.96 versus Dallas Cowboys's 135.62.
Even the computers think Dallas Cowboys have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (145.05) than Pittsburgh Steelers (134.45).
You can't win if you don't play. Dallas Cowboys has left fewer points on the bench this season (603.49) than Pittsburgh Steelers (690.5).
Pittsburgh Steelers are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Dallas Cowboys (5 vs 4).
By position, Dallas Cowboys have outscored Pittsburgh Steelers at WR and TE this season.
Hey Pittsburgh Steelers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Dallas Cowboys
This sport is all about creating mismatches. Our squad found one this past week and literally doubled up Pittsburgh Steelers at the quarterback position (55.48 points to 27.4).
Pittsburgh Steelers
Well, Pittsburgh Steelers, this week's problem was pretty easy to diagnose. Starting Chase Claypool in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time.