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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
7-4 122.62
159.21
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
112.88 2-9
138.39

Offensively challenged Chicago Bears beat New York Giants, 122.62-112.88

Despite ranking only 18th in the league in points scored for the week, Chicago Bears earned a 122.62-112.88 victory over New York Giants. New York Giants nabbed an 8.50-point lead on Thursday, but Chicago Bears held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Ezekiel Elliott (45 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 28 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and DJ Moore (8 Rec, 95 Rec Yds). Ryan Griffin (21.9 points) and Patrick Mahomes (18.18) led the charge for New York Giants in the loss. Chicago Bears (7-4) have now won five consecutive matchups and will look to keep it rolling against Jacksonville JAGUARS. New York Giants (2-9) try to develop some positive momentum against Denver Broncos.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching one pass for 11 yards against the Jets, Smallwood recorded 4.1 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 1.56-point projection and was much higher than his 2.21-point season scoring average. Smallwood will face the Lions next week.
Wendell Smallwood

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 122.62
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
19.3
19.47
15.7%
2
DJ Moore
WR
18.5
14.73
15.1%
3
Taylor Gabriel
WR
12.7
6.84
10.4%
4
Kalen Ballage
RB
12.7
9.24
10.4%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 112.88
1
Ryan Griffin
TE
21.9
5.65
19.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18.18
31.19
16.1%
3
Javon Hargrave
NT
8
4.72
7.1%
4
Malcolm Brown
RB
7.5
1.24
6.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Griffin had a 45-yard catch for New York Giants, who trailed 93.10-64.70 after the early action.
Monday
Patrick Mahomes had a 23-yard touchdown pass for New York Giants.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   New York Giants

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Chicago Bears scored less in this one (122.62) than their season average of 172.46.
Chicago Bears are on fire, winning five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Chicago Bears are doing a better job of that, averaging 172.46 versus New York Giants's 142.65.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Chicago Bears (7-4) have a better record than New York Giants (2-9).
Even the machines think Chicago Bears have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (186.04) than New York Giants (148.67).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. New York Giants has left more points on the bench this season (212.22) than Chicago Bears (149.98).
New York Giants are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Chicago Bears (3 vs 1).
Chicago Bears are clutch masters, with more close wins than New York Giants (1 vs 0).
New York Giants have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Chicago Bears (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored New York Giants at RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Chicago Bears has a higher average scoring margin (4) than New York Giants this season (-41).
Don't worry New York Giants, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Chicago Bears
Next week will feature two teams heading in different directions, as Chicago Bears (7-4) enter Week 12 on a five-game winning streak, while their opposition (Jacksonville JAGUARS, 3-8), have now lost eight in a row. Each side has a pair of bye weeks to worry about in Week 12, as Chandler Jones and Emmanuel Ogbah are off for Chicago Bears and Damiere Byrd and Adrian Phillips for Jacksonville JAGUARS. Over the last three weeks, Chicago Bears have put up 144.82 points per game, while Jacksonville JAGUARS have averaged just 119.31 per contest.
New York Giants
On the docket for Week 12, New York Giants (2-9, last-place) will square off against Denver Broncos (6-5, ninth-place). Each side has multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 12, as Patrick Mahomes, the Arizona Cardinals defense, Terrell Suggs, Alexander Mattison, Desmond King II, Demarcus Robinson, and Derwin James Jr. are off for New York Giants and Christian Kirk and Anthony Hitchens are out for Denver Broncos.