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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
9-4 210.5
226.13
 
VS
proj
Green Bay Packers
158.64 8-5
215.56

Los Angeles Rams beat Green Bay Packers for third straight win, 210.50-158.64

Los Angeles Rams extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Green Bay Packers, securing a 210.50-158.64 victory. Los Angeles Rams never trailed in this one after taking a 31.40-point lead on Thursday behind Alvin Kamara (15.2 points) and Michael Gallup (12.6). Ben Roethlisberger (22.24 points) and the Houston Texans defense (18) led the charge for Green Bay Packers in the loss. Los Angeles Rams (9-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Green Bay Packers (8-5) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Green Bay Packers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense (17 Pts Allowed, 444 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 13 points in a 24-17 win over the Panthers in Week 13. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 4.59-point projection and was much higher than their 7.2-point season scoring average. The Buccaneers defense will face the Saints next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 210.5
1
Derek Carr
QB
30.2
20.63
14.3%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
21.1
11.99
10%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
17.6
21.71
8.4%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
15.2
20.73
7.2%
Green Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 158.64
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
22.24
25.17
14%
2
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
18
7.13
11.3%
3
Patrick Onwuasor
LB
12
8.43
7.6%
4
LeSean McCoy
RB
10.4
11.48
6.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Michael Gallup had a 40-yard catch for Los Angeles Rams, helping the team to a 34.30-2.90 lead.
Sunday Early
Chris Godwin had a 48-yard catch for Los Angeles Rams, contributing to a 148.20-90.60 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Los Angeles Rams, helping the team to a 199.90-121.90 lead.
Sunday Night
Ben Roethlisberger had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass for Green Bay Packers, who trailed 199.90-158.64 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Green Bay Packers

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Los Angeles Rams scored less in this one (210.5) than their season average of 223.65.
Los Angeles Rams are on a roll, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Los Angeles Rams are doing a better job of that, averaging 223.65 versus Green Bay Packers's 194.43.
Once Los Angeles Rams put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Green Bay Packers (3 vs 1).
Los Angeles Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Green Bay Packers (9 vs 6).
By position, Los Angeles Rams have outscored Green Bay Packers at RB, WR, and IDP this season.
Los Angeles Rams don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Los Angeles Rams had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Green Bay Packers (2).
Hey Green Bay Packers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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