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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
7-6-1 33
23.41
 
VS
proj
Cincinnati Bengals
32 8-5-1
29.42

Los Angeles Rams come back to top Cincinnati Bengals for third straight win in 33-32 thriller

Los Angeles Rams extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Cincinnati Bengals, staging a comeback for a 33-32 win. After trailing 32-0 heading into Monday night, Los Angeles Rams roared back behind Matt Gay, who made all 3 of his FG attempts for 12 points, and Matthew Stafford, who passed for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns (10 points). Evan McPherson (3-4 FG, 41 long, 2-2 XP) and Joe Burrow (348 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for Cincinnati Bengals in defeat. This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Rams have taken down Cincinnati Bengals, after winning 42-35 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Rams (7-6-1) will look to keep it rolling against New York Giants, while Cincinnati Bengals (8-5-1) take on New England Patriots in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kupp (13 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 5 points against the Cardinals in Week 14. He scored 54.8% more than his 3.23-point projection and overachieved for the ninth time this season. Kupp ranks #6 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Cooper Kupp

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 33
1
Matt Gay
K
12
7.91
36.4%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
10
7.49
30.3%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
6
4.15
18.2%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
5
3.23
15.2%
Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 32
1
Evan McPherson
K
11
7.23
34.4%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
8
7.81
25%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
7
2.35
21.9%
4
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
5
4.71
15.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Joe Burrow hit Ja'Marr Chase for a 32-yard touchdown pass for Cincinnati Bengals, helping Cincinnati Bengals to a 32-0 lead.
Monday
Matthew Stafford had a 52-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass for Los Angeles Rams, while Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal on Monday night, helping propel Los Angeles Rams to the win.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Cincinnati Bengals

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams averaged more points (37.5) than they usually score (30.93).
Los Angeles Rams are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cincinnati Bengals need some help then, averaging just 29.43 versus Los Angeles Rams's 30.93.
Even the machines think Los Angeles Rams have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (29.53) than Cincinnati Bengals (27.12).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Cincinnati Bengals has left more points on the bench this season (0) than Los Angeles Rams (0).
Los Angeles Rams are clutch masters, with more close wins than Cincinnati Bengals (1 vs 0).
Los Angeles Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Cincinnati Bengals (9 vs 7).
By position, Los Angeles Rams have outscored Cincinnati Bengals at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Los Angeles Rams had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Cincinnati Bengals (2).
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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