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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Seattle Seahawks
2-1 211
208.13
 
VS
proj
Dallas Cowboys
203.36 1-2
190.57

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Dallas Cowboys fall to Seattle Seahawks in 211.00-203.36 squeaker

Hampered by two starters who put up 0 points (Josiah Deguara and Michael Gallup), Dallas Cowboys were unable to overcome Seattle Seahawks, which eked out a 211.00-203.36 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Seattle Seahawks led 211.00-161.26 heading into Monday night. Dallas Cowboys made them sweat behind Saquon Barkley (22.6 points) and Trevon Diggs (12). Seattle Seahawks were led by Mack Hollins (29.96 points) and Romeo Doubs (21.3). Seattle Seahawks (2-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Kansas City Chiefs, while Dallas Cowboys (1-2) take on Cleveland Browns in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Seattle Seahawks   Dallas Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hollins (8 Rec, 158 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 29.96 points in a 24-22 lost to the Titans in Week 3. He more-than-tripled his 7.87-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Hollins ranks #63 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Mack Hollins

Top Player Comparison

Seattle Seahawks
Points
% of total points 211
1
Mack Hollins
WR
29.96
7.87
14.2%
2
Romeo Doubs
WR
21.3
7.59
10.1%
3
Mac Jones
QB
18.94
20.34
9%
4
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
15.2
16.19
7.2%
Dallas Cowboys
Points
% of total points 203.36
1
Jamaal Williams
RB
24.7
8.81
12.1%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
23.1
13.32
11.4%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
22.6
19.15
11.1%
4
Ryan Tannehill
QB
21.76
19.36
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Seattle Seahawks boasted a 146.70-132.06 lead. Mack Hollins had a 48-yard catch for Seattle Seahawks, while Mac Jones had a 40-yard pass. Ryan Tannehill made the highlight reel for Dallas Cowboys with a 41-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Brandon McManus had a 55-yard field goal for Seattle Seahawks to contribute to a 211.00-161.26 lead for the team.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 36-yard touchdown run for Dallas Cowboys.

Points By Position

  Seattle Seahawks   Dallas Cowboys

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Dallas Cowboys need some help then, averaging just 194.3 versus Seattle Seahawks's 218.43.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Seattle Seahawks (2-1) have a better record than Dallas Cowboys (1-2).
Even the machines think Seattle Seahawks have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (200.56) than Dallas Cowboys (189.86).
Seattle Seahawks don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dallas Cowboys (1 vs 0).
Seattle Seahawks have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Dallas Cowboys (1 vs 0).
By position, Seattle Seahawks have outscored Dallas Cowboys at QB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Seattle Seahawks has a higher average scoring margin (17) than Dallas Cowboys this season (3).
The starters for Seattle Seahawks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Dallas Cowboys (2).
Hey Dallas Cowboys, 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

Dallas Cowboys
Coming up next week, Dallas Cowboys (1-2, 14th-place) will square off against Cleveland Browns (2-1, 12th-place). With three weeks in the books, Dallas Cowboys have tallied the 12th-most points in the league (194.3 points per game) while Cleveland Browns (183.75 PPG) are ranked 14th.
Seattle Seahawks
In a battle between teams with identical 2-1 records, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs will go toe-to-toe next in Week 4. Three weeks into the 2022 season, Seattle Seahawks are ranked fourth in points scored, while Kansas City Chiefs have put up the league's third-highest point total.