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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
3-1 260.28
222.45
 
VS
proj
Cincinnati Bengals
206.38 2-2
193.4

Los Angeles Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals, 260.28-206.38

Los Angeles Rams stepped up, securing a 260.28-206.38 win over Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati Bengals nabbed a 6.50-point lead on Thursday, but Los Angeles Rams held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Derek Carr, who passed for 437 yards and 4 touchdowns for 41.58 points, and Alvin Kamara, who racked up 181 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns (41.1 points). Andy Dalton (31.78 points) and Giovani Bernard (25.6) were the leaders for Cincinnati Bengals in the loss. Los Angeles Rams (3-1) will look to maintain their momentum against New York Giants, while Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) will meet Minnesota Vikings in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams was one of 10 starters to overachieve for Los Angeles Rams this week. He scored 10.1 points (5 Rec, 51 Rec Yds) against the Steelers in Week 4 to more-than-double his 3.88-point projection. Williams will face the Browns next week.
Maxx Williams

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 260.28
1
Derek Carr
QB
41.58
20.12
16%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
41.1
25.24
15.8%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
25.6
12.42
9.8%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
22
20.31
8.5%
Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 206.38
1
Andy Dalton
QB
31.78
23.34
15.4%
2
Giovani Bernard
RB
25.6
17.73
12.4%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
21.5
12.3
10.4%
4
Robert Woods
WR
21.1
14.42
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Thursday, but after all was said and done, Cincinnati Bengals had a 32.10-25.60 lead. For Los Angeles Rams, Brandin Cooks had a 47-yard touchdown catch. Robert Woods made the highlight reel for Cincinnati Bengals with a 31-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Cincinnati Bengals had a 184.58-168.48 lead. For Los Angeles Rams, Marshawn Lynch had a 52-yard run. Andy Dalton had a 39-yard touchdown pass for Cincinnati Bengals, while Calvin Ridley had a 30-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 49-yard touchdown run for Los Angeles Rams to contribute to a 231.58-190.48 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Los Angeles Rams are doing a better job of that, averaging 248.51 versus Cincinnati Bengals's 204.55.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Los Angeles Rams (3-1) have a better record than Cincinnati Bengals (2-2).
Even the machines think Los Angeles Rams have better players. Their projected average points is higher (220.58) than Cincinnati Bengals (194.44).
You can't win if you don't play. Cincinnati Bengals has left more points on the bench this season (191.2) than Los Angeles Rams (52.7).
Los Angeles Rams don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cincinnati Bengals (1 vs 0).
Los Angeles Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Cincinnati Bengals (4 vs 3).
By position, Los Angeles Rams have outscored Cincinnati Bengals at RB, DEF, and IDP this season.
Los Angeles Rams don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 43 points, third-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Cincinnati Bengals this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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