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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
2-3 35
28.11
 
VS
proj
Cincinnati Bengals
23 1-4
27.88

Los Angeles Rams outperform projections, knock off Cincinnati Bengals in 35-23 rout

Los Angeles Rams exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 35-23 victory over Cincinnati Bengals, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to figure out who would lead the way in the matchup, as Los Angeles Rams jumped out to a 15-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams defense. Goff passed for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns for 13 points, while the Rams defense allowed only 10 points and gave up 67 yards (10 points). Josh Jacobs (13 points) and Randy Bullock (3) did their part for Cincinnati Bengals in the loss. Los Angeles Rams (2-3) will look to rack up another W against New England Patriots, while Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) face Phi Eagles (TS) in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Goff scored 13 points against the Football Team in Week 5 to nearly double his 6.52-point projection. He passed for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Los Angeles Rams this week. In Week 6, Goff and the Rams will face the 49ers.
Jared Goff

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 35
1
Jared Goff
QB
13
6.52
37.1%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
10
6.93
28.6%
3
Sam Sloman
K
6
7.35
17.1%
4
Robert Woods
WR
4
2.27
11.4%
Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 23
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
13
4.82
56.5%
2
Randy Bullock
K
3
6.26
13%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
3
2.51
13%
4
Darren Waller
TE
3
2.36
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jared Goff had a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Los Angeles Rams, while Cam Akers had a 46-yard run, helping Los Angeles Rams to a 35-20 lead.
Sunday Late
DeVante Parker had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Cincinnati Bengals, who trailed 35-23 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

StatSmack

Los Angeles Rams must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (35) than their season average (28).
We heard scoring helps you win. Cincinnati Bengals need some help then, averaging just 25.8 versus Los Angeles Rams's 28.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Los Angeles Rams (2-3) have a better record than Cincinnati Bengals (1-4).
You can't win if you don't play. Cincinnati Bengals has left more points on the bench this season (108) than Los Angeles Rams (89).
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 laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Cincinnati Bengals (0).
Los Angeles Rams are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Cincinnati Bengals (0 vs 1).
Los Angeles Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Cincinnati Bengals (3 vs 1).
By position, Los Angeles Rams have outscored Cincinnati Bengals at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Los Angeles Rams had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Cincinnati Bengals (1).
Don't worry Cincinnati Bengals, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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