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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Las Vegas Raiders
5-0 206.78
244.11
 
VS
proj
Chicago Bears
159.72 1-4
199.81

Las Vegas Raiders knock off Chicago Bears to remain unbeaten, 206.78-159.72

Las Vegas Raiders won their fifth game in a row to open the season with a hard-fought win over Chicago Bears, securing a 206.78-159.72 victory. Las Vegas Raiders never trailed in this one after taking a 38.88-point lead on Thursday behind DK Metcalf (26.8 points) and Russell Wilson (12.08). Ezekiel Elliott (25.2 points) and Najee Harris (22.2) did everything they could for Chicago Bears in the loss. Las Vegas Raiders (5-0) will look to sustain their winning ways against New York Giants, while Chicago Bears (1-4) attempt to get back on track against Baltimore Ravens.

Matchup Timeline

  Las Vegas Raiders   Chicago Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 12 points against their 5.95-point projection. In a 21-18 win over the Panthers, they allowed 18 points, surrendered 267 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. The Eagles defense will face the Buccaneers next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Las Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 206.78
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
30.2
20.55
14.6%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
26.8
17.32
13%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
22.4
15.69
10.8%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
16.7
13.19
8.1%
Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 159.72
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.2
17.22
15.8%
2
Najee Harris
RB
22.2
17.41
13.9%
3
Nick Folk
K
15
8.45
9.4%
4
Darius Leonard
LB
12
10.08
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Las Vegas Raiders, helping to give the team a 38.88-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Las Vegas Raiders boasted a 167.18-86.72 lead. For Las Vegas Raiders, Alvin Kamara had a 23-yard touchdown run. Nick Folk made the highlight reel for Chicago Bears with multiple 52-yard field goals.

Points By Position

  Las Vegas Raiders   Chicago Bears

Game Notes

Only nine of the 23 starters on Las Vegas Raiders exceeded their scoring projections.
Chicago Bears had only nine of their 23 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could have looked differently, as Las Vegas Raiders had two starters score zero points, while Chicago Bears had three.
Las Vegas Raiders got the victory despite registering a season-low 206.78 points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did Las Vegas Raiders win, but they also covered the 44.3-point projected margin of victory.

Next Week Preview

Las Vegas Raiders
Streaking teams collide next week, as Las Vegas Raiders (5-0) enter Week 6 riding a five-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (New York Giants, 4-1), come in as winners of three in a row. Each team will have players with byes next week, as Kyle Juszczyk, the Atlanta Falcons defense, Taysom Hill, Azeez Al-Shaair, Ryan Griffin, and Jalen Hurd are out for New York Giants and Alvin Kamara, A.J. Terrell, Denzel Mims, and Dante Fowler Jr. will sit for Las Vegas Raiders. When it comes to recent scoring production, these two teams have been mirror images of each other lately. Las Vegas Raiders have scored 213.62 points per game over the last three weeks, while New York Giants have averaged 210 per contest over that same span.
Chicago Bears
Something's got to give next week as Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens will face off, with both teams now on two-game losing skids. Each side has multiple bye weeks to worry about in Week 6, as Matt Ryan, the San Francisco 49ers defense, Marcus Maye, Raheem Mostert, and Todd Gurley II are off for Baltimore Ravens and Marshon Lattimore, Arik Armstead, and Robbie Gould will sit for Chicago Bears.