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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
2-0 247.72
208.81
 
VS
proj
Chicago Bears
211.86 1-1
208.15

Los Angeles Rams earn win against Chicago Bears, 247.72-211.86

Los Angeles Rams exceeded their projected point total, coming out on top with a 247.72-211.86 win over Chicago Bears. Chicago Bears leapt out to a 3.50-point lead on Thursday, but Los Angeles Rams held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley (24.8 points) and Nelson Agholor (23), while Jared Goff (21.36 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (19.7) led the way for Chicago Bears in the loss. Los Angeles Rams (2-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Seattle Seahawks, while Chicago Bears (1-1) will take on Cincinnati Bengals in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Chicago Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Jets in Week 2, the Dolphins defense allowed only 12 points, surrendered 362 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 13 points to more-than-double their 5.33-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Los Angeles Rams this week. Next week, the Dolphins will face the Raiders.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 247.72
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
24.8
19.96
10%
2
Nelson Agholor
WR
23
14.68
9.3%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
22.9
11.4
9.2%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
20
17.71
8.1%
Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 211.86
1
Jared Goff
QB
21.36
21.68
10.1%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
19.7
19.77
9.3%
3
Tavon Austin
WR
17.4
3.85
8.2%
4
Austin Hooper
TE
16.9
8.16
8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Los Angeles Rams who claimed the lead, 207.62-146.56. Nelson Agholor had a 50-yard catch for Los Angeles Rams, while Brandin Cooks had a 57-yard catch. Meanwhile, Jared Goff had a 57-yard pass for Chicago Bears, while D.J. Moore had a 51-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Tavon Austin had a 64-yard touchdown catch for Chicago Bears, who trailed 242.42-188.66 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Chicago Bears

What If

Los Angeles Rams would have beaten 15 other teams besides Chicago Bears this week.
Chicago Bears would have lost to seven other teams besides Los Angeles Rams this week.
Last week, Los Angeles Rams would have defeated Chicago Bears 240-207.
If Los Angeles Rams had played every team in the league each week, they would be 31-7.
If they played every team every week, Chicago Bears would be 21-17.

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