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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
1-1 36
25.83
 
VS
proj
Phi Eagles (TS)
23 0-2
31.33

Los Angeles Rams knock off Phi Eagles (TS) in 36-23 rout

Los Angeles Rams showed up, cruising to a 36-23 win over Phi Eagles (TS), who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Los Angeles Rams jumped out to a 17-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar performances from Jared Goff (10 points) and Tyler Higbee (9). Jake Elliott (7 points) and Miles Sanders (6) were the leaders for Phi Eagles (TS) in the loss. Los Angeles Rams (1-1) will look to notch another win against New Orleans Saints, while Phi Eagles (TS) (0-2) attempt to get back on track against New York Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Phi Eagles (TS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 9 points, Higbee crushed his 0.97-point projection as the Rams beat the Eagles 37-19. He caught 5 passes for 54 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Los Angeles Rams this week. Higbee will face the Bills in Week 3.
Tyler Higbee

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 36
1
Jared Goff
QB
10
6.17
27.8%
2
Tyler Higbee
TE
9
0.97
25%
3
Sam Sloman
K
7
7.01
19.4%
4
Robert Woods
WR
6
1.93
16.7%
Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 23
1
Jake Elliott
K
7
7.71
30.4%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
6
3.24
26.1%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
5
6.36
21.7%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
4
5.49
17.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jared Goff hit Tyler Higbee for a 28-yard touchdown pass for Los Angeles Rams to contribute to a 36-19 lead for Los Angeles Rams.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Phi Eagles (TS)

What If

Los Angeles Rams would have beaten eight other teams besides Phi Eagles (TS) this week.
Phi Eagles (TS) would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
If they played Phi Eagles (TS) every week, Los Angeles Rams would be 1-1 this season.
Phi Eagles (TS) would have been victorious over Los Angeles Rams 29-13 had they played each other last week.
If Los Angeles Rams had played every team in the league each week, they would be 9-17.
If they played every team every week, Phi Eagles (TS) would be 5-21.

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