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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 14
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Washington Redskins
12-2 172.38
124.03
VS
proj
Dallas cowboys
71
3-11
71.05
Washington Redskins hand Dallas cowboys fifth consecutive loss in 172.38-71.00 runaway
Washington Redskins rolled to a 172.38-71.00 win to hand Dallas cowboys their fifth consecutive loss. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this one, as Washington Redskins grabbed a 43.3-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins. Jefferson caught 11 passes for 223 yards for 27.8 points, while Cousins passed for 425 yards and 2 touchdowns (25 points). Donovan Peoples-Jones (15.4 points) and Zonovan Knight (14.7) did their part for Dallas cowboys in defeat. Washington Redskins (12-2) will look to get another W against OAKLAND RAIDERS, while Dallas cowboys (3-11) take on Detroit Lions in an effort to get back in the win column.
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Matchup Timeline
Washington Redskins
Dallas cowboys
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 18 points against his 7.52-point projection. In a tie with the , he . will be on bye next week.
Top Player Comparison
Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 172.38
1
Jerry Jeudy
WR
29.3
9.36
17%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
27.8
19.61
16.1%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
25
20.24
14.5%
4
QB
22.78
24.21
13.2%
Dallas cowboys
Points
% of total points 71
1
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
15.4
8.73
21.7%
2
Zonovan Knight
RB
14.7
7.77
20.7%
3
Brett Maher
K
11
9.53
15.5%
4
WR
7.7
7.07
10.8%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Washington Redskins emerged with an 84.40-41.10 lead. Kirk Cousins linked up with Justin Jefferson for a 47-yard pass for Washington Redskins. Cousins also lit up the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass. Brett Maher made the highlight reel for Dallas cowboys with a 53-yard field goal.
Points By Position
Washington Redskins
Dallas cowboys
StatSmack
That pregame pep talk must have worked. Washington Redskins scored more points in this one (172.38) than their season average (122.09).
Dallas cowboys are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Washington Redskins are doing a better job of that, averaging 122.09 versus Dallas cowboys's 73.83.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Washington Redskins (12-2) have a better record than Dallas cowboys (3-11).
Even the computers think Washington Redskins have better players. They have a higher projected points average (124.96) than Dallas cowboys (74.94).
Once Washington Redskins put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dallas cowboys (10 vs 0).
Washington Redskins laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Dallas cowboys (0).
Washington Redskins don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Dallas cowboys (0 vs 1).
By position, Washington Redskins have outscored Dallas cowboys at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Washington Redskins don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Washington Redskins had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Dallas cowboys (1).
Washington Redskins are in the playoffs. Dallas cowboys are currently on the outside looking in.
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!
Coach Talk
Washington Redskins
Kudos to you, Washington Redskins. Nice work assembling a lineup that netted over 172 points this past matchup. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Dallas cowboys, take this victory in stride, and continue our march towards a fantasy title.
Dallas cowboys
Fortunately, Week 14's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Dallas cowboys. Choosing to start Kyle Allen in a fantasy matchup where your opposition put up over 172 points... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time.