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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Atlanta Falcons
1-2 227.56
221.91
 
VS
proj
Seattle Seahawks
183.36 1-2
161.63

Seattle Seahawks beat expectations but fall to Atlanta Falcons, 227.56-183.36

Seattle Seahawks showed up and outperformed expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 221.91-161.63, Atlanta Falcons secured a 227.56-183.36 win over Seattle Seahawks. Seattle Seahawks earned a 30.50-point lead on Thursday, but Atlanta Falcons held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Alvin Kamara (37.1 points) and Patrick Mahomes (33.86). Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (28 points) and Carson Wentz (27.66) were the leaders for Seattle Seahawks in the loss. Atlanta Falcons (1-2) will look to notch another W against Vikings of Minnesota, while Seattle Seahawks (1-2) attempt to get some positive momentum against Detroit Lions.

Matchup Timeline

  Atlanta Falcons   Seattle Seahawks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Waller (13 Rec, 134 Rec Yds) scored 27.1 points in a 34-14 lost to the Vikings in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 10.88-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Waller ranks #66 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Darren Waller

Top Player Comparison

Atlanta Falcons
Points
% of total points 227.56
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
37.1
18.3
16.3%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.86
29.38
14.9%
3
Darren Waller
TE
27.1
10.88
11.9%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
21
14.15
9.2%
Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 183.36
1
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
S
28
7.86
15.3%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
27.66
22.84
15.1%
3
Josh Allen
DE
18.5
5.68
10.1%
4
Jamie Collins Sr.
LB
18
7.63
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Atlanta Falcons who took the lead, 117.86-95.06. Patrick Mahomes found Mecole Hardman for an 83-yard touchdown pass for Atlanta Falcons. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Seattle Seahawks with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Atlanta Falcons, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 76-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 186.56-146.16 lead for Atlanta Falcons.

Points By Position

  Atlanta Falcons   Seattle Seahawks

StatSmack

Atlanta Falcons must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (227.56) than their season average (203.83).
We heard scoring helps you win. Atlanta Falcons are doing a better job of that, averaging 203.83 versus Seattle Seahawks's 181.21.
Even the machines think Atlanta Falcons have better players. They have a higher projected points average (232.59) than Seattle Seahawks (164.14).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Seattle Seahawks - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Atlanta Falcons (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Atlanta Falcons have outscored Seattle Seahawks at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Atlanta Falcons had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Seattle Seahawks (2).
Hey Seattle Seahawks, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Seattle Seahawks
Looking ahead to Week 4, Seattle Seahawks (1-2, 16th-place) will take on Detroit Lions (2-1, sixth-place). Through three weeks of action, Seattle Seahawks are ranked 14th in points scored (181.21 points per game), while Detroit Lions have registered the league's fourth-highest point total.
Atlanta Falcons
Two squads with matching 1-2 records, Atlanta Falcons and Vikings of Minnesota will do battle next in Week 4. Through three weeks of action, Atlanta Falcons have tallied the eighth-most points in the league while Vikings of Minnesota (and their 164.07 points per game) are ranked 18th.