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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
LA Rams
2-3 225.16
183.02
 
VS
proj
Philadelphia Eagles
182.52 2-3
204.24

LA Rams outperform predictions, knock off Philadelphia Eagles, 225.16-182.52

LA Rams exceeded expectations, emerging victorious with a 225.16-182.52 victory over Philadelphia Eagles, who fell short of projections. LA Rams earned an early 24.00-point lead on Thursday. Philadelphia Eagles bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Carson Wentz (23.42 points) and Henry Ruggs III (19.8). Unphased, LA Rams pulled it together later that afternoon, as Preston Williams (20.6 points) and CeeDee Lamb (20.4) put them back ahead for good. LA Rams (2-3) will look to build on their success against Pittsburgh Steelers, while Philadelphia Eagles (2-3) will meet Houston Texans in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  LA Rams   Philadelphia Eagles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 3 tackles against the Bears, Dean scored 10.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-quadrupled his 2.43-point projection and was much higher than his 6.25-point season scoring average. Dean ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Packers next week.
Jamel Dean

Top Player Comparison

LA Rams
Points
% of total points 225.16
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
33.86
27.84
15%
2
Jonnu Smith
TE
21
11.64
9.3%
3
Preston Williams
WR
20.6
7.36
9.1%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
20.4
14.81
9.1%
Philadelphia Eagles
Points
% of total points 182.52
1
Adam Thielen
WR
29.3
17.52
16.1%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
23.42
20.03
12.8%
3
Henry Ruggs III
WR
19.8
9.33
10.8%
4
Montez Sweat
DE
16
7.25
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Philadelphia Eagles who claimed the lead, 131.72-123.66. For LA Rams, Deshaun Watson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass. Henry Ruggs III had a 46-yard catch and a 72-yard touchdown catch for Philadelphia Eagles, while Cam Akers had a 46-yard run.
Sunday Late
Preston Williams had a 47-yard catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for LA Rams to contribute to a 179.16-148.22 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  LA Rams   Philadelphia Eagles

StatSmack

LA Rams must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (225.16) than their season average (197.69).
We heard scoring helps you win. Philadelphia Eagles need some help then, averaging just 187.06 versus LA Rams's 197.69.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. LA Rams has left fewer points on the bench this season (191.5) than Philadelphia Eagles (224.06).
LA Rams see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Philadelphia Eagles (0).
LA Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Philadelphia Eagles (2 vs 1).
Philadelphia Eagles have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (6) than LA Rams (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, LA Rams have outscored Philadelphia Eagles at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for LA Rams had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Philadelphia Eagles (3).
Don't worry Philadelphia Eagles, 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

LA Rams
Listen, LA Rams, we do admire the confidence. It's a bold move to deploy, not one, but TWO starters with zero points (Damien Harris and Noah Fant), while still getting the W. All we ask is to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Try it in the postseason and we'll be finished.
Philadelphia Eagles
Hey now, talk about old-school ground n' pound: The starting RBs for Philadelphia Eagles collectively registered only a couple of receptions on four measly targets this past week. Tell those offensive coordinators to draw up some screen plays in Week 6!