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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Dallas Cowboys
9-6 27
35.92
 
VS
proj
Seattle Seahawks
11 2-12-1
21.44

Dallas Cowboys knock off Seattle Seahawks for third straight win in 27-11 rout

Dallas Cowboys extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over Seattle Seahawks, rolling to a 27-11 victory. This one was over before it really even started, as Dallas Cowboys earned a 27-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout efforts from the Dallas Cowboys defense (9 points) and Greg Zuerlein (9). The Seattle Seahawks defense (6 points) and Jason Myers (4) were the leaders for Seattle Seahawks in defeat. This marks the first time this season Dallas Cowboys have gotten the best of Seattle Seahawks, after falling 34-21 in their last matchup. Dallas Cowboys (9-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Seattle Seahawks will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-12-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas Cowboys   Seattle Seahawks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense overachieved for the 12th time this season, scoring 9 points against their 6.99-point projection. During a 21-6 win over the Giants, they allowed only 6 points, surrendered 302 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Cowboys defense ranks #69 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 27
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
9
6.99
33.3%
2
Greg Zuerlein
K
9
8.2
33.3%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
6
4.79
22.2%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
3
8.64
11.1%
Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 11
1
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
6
4.09
54.5%
2
Jason Myers
K
4
7.16
36.4%
3
Gerald Everett
TE
1
0.6
9.1%
4
%

Points By Position

  Dallas Cowboys   Seattle Seahawks

Game Notes

Only three of the eight starters on Dallas Cowboys scored more than their projected point totals.
Seattle Seahawks had only two of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as Dallas Cowboys had four starters score zero points, while Seattle Seahawks had five.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
Not only did Dallas Cowboys win, but they also covered the 14.48-point forecasted margin of victory.
Dallas Cowboys moves to (7-1) in blowout games this season, while Seattle Seahawks falls to (1-8).
On the losing side, the Seattle Seahawks defense put up 6 points, the third-best score for a DEF this week.

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