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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Miami Dolphins
9-4 171.44
210.34
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
170.52 5-8
173.05

Miami Dolphins find way to top New York Giants in 171.44-170.52 nailbiter despite coming up short of projections

Despite underperforming their projected point total, Miami Dolphins eked out a 171.44-170.52 victory over New York Giants. New York Giants made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Miami Dolphins led 171.44-160.02 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 10.5 points from Chris Olave on Monday night for New York Giants. Tyler Lockett (9 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and DJ Chark Jr. (5 Rec, 98 Rec Yds) led the way for Miami Dolphins in the victory. Miami Dolphins (9-4) will look to get another W against Seattle Seahawks, while New York Giants (5-8) attempt to get back on track against Houston Texans.

Matchup Timeline

  Miami Dolphins   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 98 yards against the Jaguars, Chark Jr. put up 14.8 points this week. His scoring output was 55.5% more than his 9.52-point projection and was much higher than his 3.71-point season scoring average. Chark Jr. will face the Vikings next week.
DJ Chark Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 171.44
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
27.8
13.56
16.2%
2
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
14.8
9.52
8.6%
3
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
13.8
17.57
8%
4
Josey Jewell
LB
12
8.06
7%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 170.52
1
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
34.6
17.82
20.3%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
21.82
29.59
12.8%
3
Tariq Woolen
CB
17.5
7.54
10.3%
4
Chris Olave
WR
10.5
13.42
6.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DJ Chark Jr. had a 41-yard catch for Miami Dolphins to contribute to a 114.74-81.40 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Miami Dolphins who emerged with the lead, 168.94-154.52. For Miami Dolphins, Tyler Lockett had a 36-yard touchdown catch. Patrick Mahomes linked up with Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a 42-yard pass for New York Giants.

Points By Position

  Miami Dolphins   New York Giants

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Miami Dolphins scored fewer points in this one (171.44) than their season average of 191.41.
We heard scoring helps you win. Miami Dolphins are doing a better job of that, averaging 191.41 versus New York Giants's 169.27.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Miami Dolphins (9-4) have a better record than New York Giants (5-8).
Even the computers think Miami Dolphins have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (188.95) than New York Giants (164.43).
Once Miami Dolphins put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than New York Giants (2 vs 0).
Miami Dolphins are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than New York Giants (1).
Miami Dolphins don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than New York Giants (0 vs 1).
Miami Dolphins should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than New York Giants (8 vs 7).
New York Giants have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Miami Dolphins (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Miami Dolphins have outscored New York Giants at RB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Miami Dolphins has a higher average scoring margin (16) than New York Giants this season (-25).
Hey New York Giants, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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