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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
4-1 44
33.73
 
VS
proj
GB Packers (JP)
14 3-2
29.4

Chicago Bears beat GB Packers (JP) for fourth straight win in 44-14 rout

Despite similar records, Chicago Bears held a significant season point advantage over GB Packers (JP) coming into this one (228-173), and they lived up to their reputation with an easy win, cruising to a 44-14 victory. There wasn't much drama in this one, as Chicago Bears leapt out to a 12-point lead on Thursday behind 11 points from Cairo Santos (2-2 FG, 47 long, 2-2 XP) and Jimmy Graham (3 Rec, 33 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Dan Bailey and Jonnu Smith (5 Rec, 40 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) did everything they could for GB Packers (JP) in the loss. Chicago Bears (4-1) have now won four consecutive matchups and will look to notch another W against Denver Broncos. GB Packers (JP) (3-2) will try to right the ship against Hou Texans (GA).

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   GB Packers (JP)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Graham overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 3 points against his 1.02-point projection. In a 20-19 win over the Buccaneers, he caught 3 passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Graham ranks #6 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Jimmy Graham

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 44
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
15
10.75
34.1%
2
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
9
5.73
20.5%
3
Cairo Santos
K
8
6.86
18.2%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
8
3.49
18.2%
GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 14
1
Dan Bailey
K
8
7.83
57.1%
2
Jonnu Smith
TE
6
1.18
42.9%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 58-yard pass for Chicago Bears, while Todd Gurley II had a 35-yard touchdown run, contributing to a 35-0 lead for Chicago Bears.
Sunday Night
Dan Bailey had a 52-yard field goal for GB Packers (JP), who trailed 44-8 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   GB Packers (JP)

StatSmack

Chicago Bears are on a roll, with victories in four straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Chicago Bears are doing a better job of that, averaging 45.6 versus GB Packers (JP)'s 34.6.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Chicago Bears (4-1) have a better record than GB Packers (JP) (3-2).
Even the machines think Chicago Bears have better players. They have a higher projected points average (34.2) than GB Packers (JP) (31.6).
Chicago Bears don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than GB Packers (JP) (3 vs 1).
Chicago Bears should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than GB Packers (JP) (4 vs 3).
Chicago Bears have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than GB Packers (JP) (22 vs 16).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of GB Packers (JP) - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Chicago Bears (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored GB Packers (JP) at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Chicago Bears don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Chicago Bears had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for GB Packers (JP) (1).
Don't worry GB Packers (JP), just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Chicago Bears
You know what, Chicago Bears, we do appreciate the confidence. It's a bold move to roll out, not one, but TWO players with zero points (DJ Chark Jr. and Anthony Miller), while still earning the W. All we ask is to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the early regular season. Can you imagine how silly we'd look if we let it happen in the playoffs?
GB Packers (JP)
Well, we can't really complain about a lack of opportunities this week, can we? Our four pass-catchers (two WR, two TE) were targeted a healthy 28 times in Week 5. With just 14 total catches, this group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.