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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Cincinnati Bengals
4-1 220.44
292.24
 
VS
proj
Miami Dolphins
178.9 3-2
264.83

Cincinnati Bengals come back to knock off Miami Dolphins for fourth straight win, 220.44-178.90

Cincinnati Bengals extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over Miami Dolphins, coming back for a 220.44-178.90 victory. Trailing 178.90-134.20 heading into Sunday night, Cincinnati Bengals charged back behind Joe Burrow (24.44 points) and Joe Mixon (16.3). Raheem Mostert (26.7 points) and David Montgomery (20.2) led the charge for Miami Dolphins in defeat. Cincinnati Bengals (4-1) will look to build on their success against Denver Broncos, while Miami Dolphins (3-2) will attempt to generate some positive momentum against Tennessee Titans.

Matchup Timeline

  Cincinnati Bengals   Miami Dolphins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Stewart (3 Tackles) scored 8 points in a 12-9 win over the Broncos in Week 5. He scored 51.8% more than his 5.27-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Stewart ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Grover Stewart

Top Player Comparison

Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 220.44
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.1
21.38
12.3%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
24.44
27.92
11.1%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
16.3
20
7.4%
4
Hayden Hurst
TE
16.3
9.02
7.4%
Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 178.9
1
Raheem Mostert
RB
26.7
14.05
14.9%
2
David Montgomery
RB
20.2
14.01
11.3%
3
Brandon Jones
S
18
9.25
10.1%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
13.5
20.9
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Saquon Barkley had a 41-yard catch and a 40-yard run for Cincinnati Bengals, who trailed 157.90-120.30 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Cincinnati Bengals   Miami Dolphins

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Cincinnati Bengals scored less in this one (220.44) than their season average of 280.82.
Cincinnati Bengals are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cincinnati Bengals are doing a better job of that, averaging 280.82 versus Miami Dolphins's 260.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Cincinnati Bengals (4-1) have a better record than Miami Dolphins (3-2).
Even the computers think Cincinnati Bengals have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (295.62) than Miami Dolphins (268.76).
You can't win if you don't play. Miami Dolphins has left more points on the bench this season (243.88) than Cincinnati Bengals (141.9).
Cincinnati Bengals have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Miami Dolphins (1 vs 0).
Cincinnati Bengals should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Miami Dolphins (2 vs 1).
Cincinnati Bengals have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Miami Dolphins (51 vs 38).
Miami Dolphins have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Cincinnati Bengals (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cincinnati Bengals have outscored Miami Dolphins at WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for Cincinnati Bengals had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Miami Dolphins (0).
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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