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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Minnesota Vikings
2-1 235.8
236.54
 
VS
proj
Dallas Cowboys
198.74 1-2
187.31

Despite top scorer Wilson, Dallas Cowboys fall to Minnesota Vikings, 235.80-198.74

Donovan Wilson racked up 25 points for Dallas Cowboys, the best total in the matchup and 18th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Minnesota Vikings, who secured a 235.80-198.74 win. Dallas Cowboys earned a 7.60-point lead on Thursday, but Minnesota Vikings held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Derrick Henry (85 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 58 Rec Yds) and Jordan Hicks (14 Tackles). Donovan Wilson (25 points) and DeMarcus Lawrence (24) led the charge for Dallas Cowboys in the loss. Minnesota Vikings (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Dallas Cowboys (1-2) meet Las Vegas Raiders in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Minnesota Vikings   Dallas Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Osborn more-than-doubled his 8.73-point projection with 18.3 points against the Lions in Week 3. He caught 5 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown in the 28-24 win. Osborn will face the Saints next week.
K.J. Osborn

Top Player Comparison

Minnesota Vikings
Points
% of total points 235.8
1
Derrick Henry
RB
25.3
16.89
10.7%
2
Jordan Hicks
LB
25
15.48
10.6%
3
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
20.1
9.87
8.5%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
18.6
25.82
7.9%
Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 198.74
1
Donovan Wilson
S
25
9.58
12.6%
2
DeMarcus Lawrence
DE
24
8.37
12.1%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
22.7
15.17
11.4%
4
C.J. Mosley
LB
22
14.12
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins hit K.J. Osborn for a 28-yard touchdown pass for Minnesota Vikings, contributing to a 235.80-72.04 lead for Minnesota Vikings.
Monday
Tony Pollard had a 46-yard run for Dallas Cowboys.

Points By Position

  Minnesota Vikings   Dallas Cowboys

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Minnesota Vikings scored more points in this one (235.8) than their season average (211.62).
We heard scoring helps you win. Dallas Cowboys need some help then, averaging just 198.91 versus Minnesota Vikings's 211.62.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Minnesota Vikings (2-1) have a better record than Dallas Cowboys (1-2).
Even the machines think Minnesota Vikings have better players. Their projected average points is higher (224.13) than Dallas Cowboys (203.71).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Dallas Cowboys has left more points on the bench this season (96.8) than Minnesota Vikings (70.52).
By position, Minnesota Vikings have outscored Dallas Cowboys at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Minnesota Vikings has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Dallas Cowboys this season (-19).
The starters for Minnesota Vikings had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Dallas Cowboys (1).
Don't worry Dallas Cowboys, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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