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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Seattle Seahawks
3-3 233.72
222.37
 
VS
proj
Miami Dolphins
213.48 2-4
171.35

Seattle Seahawks hand Miami Dolphins third straight loss, 233.72-213.48

Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious with a 233.72-213.48 win to hand Miami Dolphins their third straight loss. Seattle Seahawks never trailed in this one after taking a 27.12-point lead on Thursday behind Carson Wentz (30.52 points) and Jalen Mills (13). Patrick Mahomes (352 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Albert Wilson (6 Rec, 155 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) did their part for Miami Dolphins in the loss. Seattle Seahawks (3-3) will look to add to their success against Washington Redskins, while Miami Dolphins (2-4) attempt to get back in the win column against Green Bay Packers.

Matchup Timeline

  Seattle Seahawks   Miami Dolphins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 17 points against his 4.67-point projection. During a 20-13 loss to the Texans, he made 3 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. Williams ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Colts next week.
Kyle Williams

Top Player Comparison

Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 233.72
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
35
20.17
15%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
30.52
24.34
13.1%
3
Kyle Williams
DT
17
4.67
7.3%
4
Jimmy Graham
TE
15.4
11.92
6.6%
Miami Dolphins
Points
% of total points 213.48
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
36.98
29.45
17.3%
2
Albert Wilson
WR
33
6.74
15.5%
3
Marquise Goodwin
WR
30.1
9.7
14.1%
4
Corey Clement
RB
16.4
10.18
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Carson Wentz had a 58-yard pass for Seattle Seahawks to contribute to a 43.52-16.40 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Seattle Seahawks owned a 205.02-97.30 lead. For Seattle Seahawks, Demaryius Thomas had a 45-yard catch. Albert Wilson made the highlight reel for Miami Dolphins with a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 43-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 67-yard touchdown pass for Miami Dolphins, who trailed 212.32-174.38 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
There were players with big-time moments for both teams on Monday night. For Seattle Seahawks, Jimmy Graham had a 54-yard catch. Marquise Goodwin made the highlight reel for Miami Dolphins with a 67-yard touchdown catch and a 30-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Seattle Seahawks   Miami Dolphins

Game Notes

Half of the starters on Seattle Seahawks exceeded their projected point totals.
Miami Dolphins lost despite 12 of their 24 starters exceeding their projected points.
Miami Dolphins can partially blame the loss on Caleb Sturgis, who didn't score any points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The victory concludes a two-match losing streak for Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks managed to earn the win, but did not cover the 51.02-point projected margin of victory.
A bright spot in the loss, Patrick Mahomes put up 36.98 points, the fourth-best score in the league this week.

Next Week Preview

Miami Dolphins
Coming up next week, 15th-place Miami Dolphins (2-4) will look to bounce back against sixth-place Green Bay Packers (4-2). Each side has multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 7, as Jalen Richard, Clay Matthews, Jesse James, and Chris Carson are off for Miami Dolphins while Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Crosby, and Jamaal Williams are out for Green Bay Packers.
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks (3-3) will go up against Washington Redskins (1-5) in Week 7. Each side has multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 7, as Jimmy Graham, Vince Williams, Nick Perry, and Jordy Nelson are off for Seattle Seahawks, while Washington Redskins will be missing Lance Kendricks, Martavis Bryant, Kentrell Brice, and Ryan Switzer. Over the last three weeks, Seattle Seahawks have put up 221.17 points per game, while Washington Redskins have averaged only 161.18 per contest.