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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Indianapolis Colts
3-2 236.2
224.54
 
VS
proj
Chicago Bears
224.49 2-3
0

Chicago Bears defy expectations but fall to Indianapolis Colts, 236.20-224.49

Chicago Bears beat expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 224.54-0.00, Indianapolis Colts staged an impressive comeback to earn a 236.20-224.49 win over Chicago Bears. Trailing 0.00-211.10 heading into Sunday night, Indianapolis Colts rallied behind DeAndre Hopkins (25.1 points). ( points) and () carried the flag for Chicago Bears in defeat. Indianapolis Colts (3-2) will look to build on their success against New York Giants, while Chicago Bears (2-3) attempt to get back in the win column against Baltimore Ravens.

Matchup Timeline

  Indianapolis Colts   Chicago Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 22 points against their 6.05-point projection. In a 30-14 win over the Jaguars, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 502 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Chiefs defense will face the Patriots next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 236.2
1
Andrew Luck
QB
30.6
25.19
13%
2
T.J. Watt
LB
27
12.37
11.4%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
25.1
18.87
10.6%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
22
6.05
9.3%
Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 224.49
1
%
2
%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Austin Ekeler had a 44-yard touchdown catch for Indianapolis Colts to contribute to a 186.60-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
DeAndre Hopkins had a 49-yard catch for Indianapolis Colts, helping the team to a 236.20-0.00 lead.

Points By Position

  Indianapolis Colts   Chicago Bears

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Indianapolis Colts (3-2) have a better record than Chicago Bears (2-3).
Even the machines think Indianapolis Colts have better players. They have a higher projected points average (226.9) than Chicago Bears (172.02).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Indianapolis Colts has left fewer points on the bench this season (125.5) than Chicago Bears (282.84).
Indianapolis Colts have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Chicago Bears (1 vs 0).
Indianapolis Colts have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Chicago Bears (55 vs 38).
By position, Indianapolis Colts have outscored Chicago Bears at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Indianapolis Colts had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Chicago Bears (0).
Hey Chicago Bears, 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

Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts (3-2) will go up against New York Giants (0-5) in Week 6. Indianapolis Colts might need to rearrange the deck a bit with Kerryon Johnson out on bye next week. Over the last three weeks, Indianapolis Colts have put up 236.04 points per game, while New York Giants have averaged only 146.57 per contest.
Chicago Bears
The schedule gets no easier for 11th-place Chicago Bears, as they next have the privilege of matching up against unbeaten Baltimore Ravens next week. Each side has players with byes next week, as Tre'Quan Smith, Mark Ingram, Jarrad Davis, Quandre Diggs, and Theo Riddick are off for Baltimore Ravens and Vonn Bell, Austin Carr, and Marshon Lattimore will sit for Chicago Bears.