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Week 16

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
8-8 41
25.82
 
VS
proj
Hou Texans (GA)
34 8-8
28.63

Los Angeles Rams defeat Hou Texans (GA), 41-34

Despite identical records, Hou Texans (GA) held a big season point advantage over Los Angeles Rams coming into this one (505-378). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Los Angeles Rams earning a 41-34 win. Los Angeles Rams grabbed a 14-point lead on Saturday behind a combined 19 points from Todd Gurley II (48 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Greg Zuerlein (1-2 FG, 52 long, 4-4 XP) and never looked back. The Houston Texans defense (20 Pts Allowed, 435 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) and Ka'imi Fairbairn (3-3 FG, 37 long, 2-2 XP) carried the flag for Hou Texans (GA) in the loss. This marks the first time this season Los Angeles Rams have beaten Hou Texans (GA), after falling 34-33 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Rams improve to 8-8 for the season, while Hou Texans (GA) fall to 8-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Hou Texans (GA)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 39 yards and a touchdown against the 49ers, Cooks recorded 3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-quadrupled his 0.73-point projection and was much higher than his 0.56-point season scoring average. Cooks will face the Cardinals next week.
Brandin Cooks

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 41
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
12
3.07
29.3%
2
Greg Zuerlein
K
7
7.19
17.1%
3
Jared Goff
QB
7
5.32
17.1%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
7
4.34
17.1%
Hou Texans (GA)
Points
% of total points 34
1
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
16
4.75
47.1%
2
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
11
8.02
32.4%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
4
2.35
11.8%
4
Robby Anderson
WR
3
0.89
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Saturday
Greg Zuerlein had a 52-yard field goal for Los Angeles Rams, while Jared Goff had a 22-yard touchdown pass, helping Los Angeles Rams to a 41-27 lead.
Sunday Early
DeVante Parker had a 51-yard catch for Hou Texans (GA), while Robby Anderson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 41-34 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Hou Texans (GA)

Game Notes

Six of the eight starters on Los Angeles Rams exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite four of their eight starters exceeding their projected points, Hou Texans (GA) lost.
Was Hou Texans (GA) even trying this week? They started four players who scored zero points.
Los Angeles Rams put up more points than their season scoring average (27.44) while Hou Texans (GA) fell short of theirs (35.31).
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
This loss puts an end to a two-game winning streak for Hou Texans (GA).
Despite the loss, the Houston Texans defense put up 16 points, the highest score for a DEF this week.

Coach Talk

Los Angeles Rams
Well done, Los Angeles Rams. Nice job fielding a starting crew that registered 41 points in Week 16.
Hou Texans (GA)
"Not getting many chances" won't cut it as an excuse this week for Hou Texans (GA). Our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 31 times in Week 16. Timing and chemistry seem to be issues as that group notched just 15 receptions.