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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Seattle Seahawks
4-9 19
36.35
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
13 5-8
15.42

Seattle Seahawks knock off Denver Broncos, 19-13

Despite similar records, Seattle Seahawks held a big season point advantage over Denver Broncos coming into this one (391-236), and they lived up to their reputation with a hard-fought win, earning a 19-13 victory. Seattle Seahawks never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind the Seattle Seahawks defense, who allowed 17 points, surrendered 290 yards, and intercepted a pass for 7 points, and Jason Myers, who made his only FG attempt (4 points). Drew Lock (5 points) and Brandon McManus (4) were the top performers for Denver Broncos in the loss. Seattle Seahawks (4-9) will look to rack up another win against New Orleans Saints, while Denver Broncos (5-8) meet Dallas Cowboys in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Seattle Seahawks   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 7 points, the Seahawks defense just beat their 6.66-point projection in a 17-12 loss to the Giants. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 290 yards, and intercepted a pass to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Seattle Seahawks this week. In Week 14, the Seahawks will face the Jets.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 19
1
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
7
6.66
36.8%
2
Jason Myers
K
4
8.61
21.1%
3
Chris Carson
RB
4
3.96
21.1%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
2
10.63
10.5%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 13
1
Drew Lock
QB
5
4.22
38.5%
2
Brandon McManus
K
4
5.88
30.8%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
3
2.05
23.1%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
1
1.4
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Russell Wilson hit Chris Carson for a 28-yard touchdown pass for Seattle Seahawks to contribute to a 19-0 lead for Seattle Seahawks.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 53-yard field goal for Denver Broncos, who trailed 19-10 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Seattle Seahawks   Denver Broncos

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Seattle Seahawks scored fewer points in this one (19) than their season average of 30.08.
Denver Broncos would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Seattle Seahawks are doing a better job of that, averaging 30.08 versus Denver Broncos's 18.15.
Even the computers think Seattle Seahawks have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (31.59) than Denver Broncos (18.87).
In dire times, at least Seattle Seahawks keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Denver Broncos (2 vs 5).
Seattle Seahawks are clutch masters, with more close wins than Denver Broncos (1 vs 0).
Seattle Seahawks have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Denver Broncos (41 vs 27).
By position, Seattle Seahawks have outscored Denver Broncos at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Denver Broncos, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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