Sam Howell Fantasy Week 12: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Cowboys

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will match up with the second-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (157.1 yards conceded per game) in Week 12, at 4:30 PM ET on Thursday.

Daily fantasy players, is Howell worth a look for his upcoming matchup against the Cowboys? Scroll down, because we can help you make the right call.

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Howell vs. Cowboys Game Info

• Matchup: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
• Game Day: November 23, 2023
• Game Time: 4:30 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 15.27
• Projected Passing Yards: 253.18
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.27
• Projected Rushing Yards: 14.43
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.11

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Howell Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Howell has been one of the best players in fantasy, as he ranks fifth in the NFL with 18.2 fantasy points per game (200.5 total points). Overall, he is fifth in fantasy points.
• During his last three games, Howell has piled up 892 passing yards (89-of-134) for five passing TDs with four picks, leading to 59.6 fantasy points (19.9 per game) during that period. On the ground, he's contributed 79 yards rushing on 10 carries with one touchdown.
• Howell has tallied 100.1 fantasy points (20.0 per game) in his last five games, as he's amassed 1,538 yards on 150-of-228 passing, with nine touchdowns and six picks. As a runner, he's tacked on 105 rushing yards on 15 carries with one TD.
• The highlight of Howell's fantasy season was a Week 8 performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, a matchup in which he put up 31.0 fantasy points (3 carries, 11 yards).
• From a fantasy standpoint, Sam Howell delivered his worst fantasy-point total of the season (0.6 points) in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills, passing for 170 yards and zero touchdowns with four picks.

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Cowboys Defensive Performance

• Dallas has not let a player put up over 300 yards passing against them in a matchup yet this season.
• A total of Eight players have thrown for at least one TD versus the Cowboys this season.
• A total of four players have thrown for two or more touchdowns against Dallas this season.
• One player have thrown for at least three touchdowns in a game against the Cowboys this season.
• No player has recorded over 100 yards receiving in a game against Dallas this season.
• The Cowboys have allowed 12 players to catch a touchdown pass against them this season.
• Dallas has allowed one player to catch two or more TD passes in a game this year.
• The Cowboys' defense has not allowed a player to amass more than 100 yards on the ground in a game this year.
• Dallas has given up at least one rushing TD to seven players this year.
• The Cowboys have not given up two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.

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