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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Pittsburgh Steelers
2-2 217.74
272.64
 
VS
proj
Miami Dolphins
174.6 3-1
242.25

Offensively challenged Pittsburgh Steelers beat Miami Dolphins, 217.74-174.60

While they posted only the 13th-highest point total in the league for the week, Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 217.74-174.60 win over Miami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins grabbed a 106.90-point lead on Thursday behind impressive efforts from Tyreek Hill (39.9 points) and Jerome Baker (12). But Pittsburgh Steelers held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Kyler Murray (207 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Devin White (11 Tackles). Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) will look to earn another win against Miami Dolphins, while Miami Dolphins (3-1) will meet Pittsburgh Steelers in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Pittsburgh Steelers   Miami Dolphins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Freiermuth (7 Rec, 85 Rec Yds) scored 20 points against the Jets in Week 4. His scoring output nearly doubled his 10.65-point projection and was much higher than his 12.83-point season scoring average. Freiermuth ranks #8 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Pat Freiermuth

Top Player Comparison

Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 217.74
1
Kyler Murray
QB
28.74
28.77
13.2%
2
Devin White
LB
21
17.7
9.6%
3
Pat Freiermuth
TE
20
10.65
9.2%
4
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S
18
15.58
8.3%
Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 174.6
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
39.9
20.16
22.9%
2
Zaven Collins
LB
14
12.88
8%
3
Jerome Baker
LB
12
12.16
6.9%
4
Raheem Mostert
RB
11.1
11.31
6.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tyreek Hill had a 64-yard catch for Miami Dolphins, helping give Miami Dolphins a 106.90-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Chris Boswell had a 59-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for Pittsburgh Steelers, who trailed 146.60-133.80 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Pittsburgh Steelers, contributing to a 191.74-160.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Pittsburgh Steelers   Miami Dolphins

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Pittsburgh Steelers scored less in this one (217.74) than their season average of 254.66.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Miami Dolphins has left more points on the bench this season (176.02) than Pittsburgh Steelers (164.26).
Pittsburgh Steelers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Miami Dolphins (0).
Pittsburgh Steelers have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Miami Dolphins (41 vs 34).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Miami Dolphins - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Pittsburgh Steelers (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Pittsburgh Steelers have outscored Miami Dolphins at TE, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for Pittsburgh Steelers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Miami Dolphins (1).
Hey Miami Dolphins, 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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