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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
7-7 34
26.83
 
VS
proj
Cincinnati Bengals
17 3-11
18.3

Los Angeles Rams come back to hand Cincinnati Bengals fourth straight loss in 34-17 rout

Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 34-17 win to hand Cincinnati Bengals their fourth consecutive loss. Cincinnati Bengals grabbed a 17-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 16 points from Randy Bullock (4-4 FG, 46 long, 1-1 XP) and the Cincinnati Bengals defense (27 Pts Allowed, 333 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). But it was all Los Angeles Rams after that. They were led by the Los Angeles Rams defense, who allowed only 12 points, surrendered 308 yards, and intercepted a pass for 10 points, and Todd Gurley II, who racked up 113 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (7 points). This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Rams have beaten Cincinnati Bengals, after winning 26-23 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Rams (7-7) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Cincinnati Bengals will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Seahawks in Week 14, Gurley II racked up 113 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 7 points to more-than-double his 2.77-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Los Angeles Rams this week. In Week 15, Gurley II and the Rams will play the Cowboys.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 34
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
10
4.09
29.4%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
7
2.77
20.6%
3
Jared Goff
QB
5
5.55
14.7%
4
Robert Woods
WR
4
2.33
11.8%
Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 17
1
Randy Bullock
K
13
6.18
76.5%
2
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
3
4.66
17.6%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
1
1.92
5.9%
4
%

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams averaged more points (30) than they usually score (27).
Cincinnati Bengals are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Los Angeles Rams are doing a better job of that, averaging 27 versus Cincinnati Bengals's 17.57.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Los Angeles Rams (7-7) have a better record than Cincinnati Bengals (3-11).
Even the machines think Los Angeles Rams have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (28.56) than Cincinnati Bengals (21.5).
Los Angeles Rams don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cincinnati Bengals (2 vs 0).
Los Angeles Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Cincinnati Bengals (6 vs 4).
By position, Los Angeles Rams have outscored Cincinnati Bengals at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The postseason awaits Los Angeles Rams. They've clinched a playoff spot while Cincinnati Bengals are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Cincinnati Bengals, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Los Angeles Rams
Hey, we admire the confidence, Los Angeles Rams. Deploying a starter with zero points (Brandin Cooks), while still getting the W... talk about arrogant! We just ask you to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Do it when the playoffs roll around, and we're toast.
Cincinnati Bengals
Hey, it's possible that Cincinnati Bengals would be a better GM in real football than in fantasy. Accumulating just 10 total targets in Week 14, their three wide receivers apparently made the bulk of their contributions by running decoy routes and blocking downfield.