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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Philadelphia Eagles
5-7 216.14
205.48
 
VS
proj
Seattle Seahawks
201.9 4-8
211.68

Philadelphia Eagles overcome multiple busts, defeat Seattle Seahawks, 216.14-201.90

Both teams were hindered by starters who put up goose eggs, but Philadelphia Eagles were able to persevere and earn the victory, earning a 216.14-201.90 win over Seattle Seahawks. Seattle Seahawks took a 1.40-point lead on Thursday, but Philadelphia Eagles held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Carson Wentz (28.34 points) and Eli Mitchell (27.8). Mac Jones (310 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and AJ Dillon (69 Rush Yds, 21 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Seattle Seahawks in the loss. Philadelphia Eagles (5-7) will look to earn another win against Chicago Bears, while Seattle Seahawks (4-8) will attempt to get some positive momentum against Detroit Lions.

Matchup Timeline

  Philadelphia Eagles   Seattle Seahawks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cobb (4 Rec, 95 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 17.5 points against the Rams in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.73-point projection and was much higher than his 7.8-point season scoring average. Cobb will face the Bears next week.
Randall Cobb

Top Player Comparison

Philadelphia Eagles
Points
% of total points 216.14
1
Carson Wentz
QB
28.34
22.61
13.1%
2
Eli Mitchell
RB
27.8
11.72
12.9%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
23.2
15.33
10.7%
4
Randall Cobb
WR
17.5
7.73
8.1%
Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 201.9
1
Mac Jones
QB
25.5
21.81
12.6%
2
AJ Dillon
RB
20
10.16
9.9%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
19.7
22.08
9.8%
4
Myles Gaskin
RB
19.2
12.03
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Breida had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Philadelphia Eagles, who trailed 14.90-13.50 after the first games of the week.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Seattle Seahawks became the proud owner of a 145.90-121.64 lead. For Philadelphia Eagles, Carson Wentz had a 62-yard touchdown pass. Mac Jones had a 41-yard touchdown pass for Seattle Seahawks, while Chase Claypool had a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Adam Thielen had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Philadelphia Eagles, while Randall Cobb had a 54-yard catch to contribute to a 199.14-171.80 lead for Philadelphia Eagles.
Sunday Night
Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal for Philadelphia Eagles to contribute to a 211.14-194.90 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Philadelphia Eagles   Seattle Seahawks

What If

Philadelphia Eagles would have beaten 17 other teams besides Seattle Seahawks this week.
Seattle Seahawks would have lost to just four other teams besides Philadelphia Eagles this week.
Philadelphia Eagles would be 8-4 if they played Seattle Seahawks every week.
Had they played each other last week, Seattle Seahawks would have gotten the win over Philadelphia Eagles 251.18-193.62.
Philadelphia Eagles would be 6-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Seattle Seahawks.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks would be 3-8.
If Philadelphia Eagles had played every team in the league each week, they would be 126-102.
If they played every team every week, Seattle Seahawks would be 103-125.

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