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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Seattle Seahawks
2-6 207.92
205.32
 
VS
proj
Dallas Cowboys
201.4 3-5
170.85

Dallas Cowboys top expectations but lose to Seattle Seahawks in 207.92-201.40 cliff-hanger

Dallas Cowboys exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as Seattle Seahawks eked out a 207.92-201.40 victory. Dallas Cowboys had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Seattle Seahawks led 192.42-192.20 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9.2 points from Kyle Rudolph on Monday night for Dallas Cowboys. Seattle Seahawks were led by Michael Pittman Jr. (30.6 points) and Jonathan Taylor (21.2). Seattle Seahawks (2-6) will look to sustain their winning ways against Washington 🏈 Team, while Dallas Cowboys (3-5) will try to get some positive momentum against Indianapolis Colts.

Matchup Timeline

  Seattle Seahawks   Dallas Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 6 tackles and recording 2 sacks against the Seahawks, Allen scored 15.5 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 7.81-point projection and was much higher than his 6.69-point season scoring average. Allen ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 207.92
1
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
30.6
15.43
14.7%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
21.2
18.66
10.2%
3
Josh Allen
DE
15.5
7.81
7.5%
4
Jake Elliott
K
15
7.91
7.2%
Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 201.4
1
Michael Carter
RB
32.2
11.42
16%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
26.2
15.05
13%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
21
12.31
10.4%
4
Harold Landry III
LB
14.5
8.42
7.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Mac Jones had a 44-yard pass for Seattle Seahawks, helping the team to a 192.42-164.00 lead.

Points By Position

  Seattle Seahawks   Dallas Cowboys

Game Notes

Only 10 of the 23 starters on Seattle Seahawks exceeded their scoring projections.
Dallas Cowboys lost despite 12 of their 23 starters exceeding their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as Seattle Seahawks had four starters score zero points, while Dallas Cowboys had one.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 6.52-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The victory puts an end to a two-game winless streak for Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks managed to earn the win, but failed to cover the 34.47-point projected margin of victory.
Seattle Seahawks moves to (1-0) in close games this year, while Dallas Cowboys falls to (1-2).
Despite the loss, Michael Carter put up 32.2 points, the top overall score for a RB this week.

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