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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
4-4 48
36.72
 
VS
proj
Hou Texans (GA)
22 1-7
29.49

Los Angeles Rams hand Hou Texans (GA) seventh consecutive loss in 48-22 drubbing

Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 48-22 win to hand Hou Texans (GA) their seventh consecutive loss. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this one, as Los Angeles Rams jumped out to a 34-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 21 points from Matthew Stafford (305 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Darrell Henderson Jr. (90 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). The Buffalo Bills defense (11 Pts Allowed, 262 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Brandin Cooks (6 Rec, 83 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Hou Texans (GA) in defeat. Los Angeles Rams (4-4) will look to keep it rolling against Chicago Bears, while Hou Texans (GA) (1-7) try to get back in the win column against Pit Steelers (ZS).

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Hou Texans (GA)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 57 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Texans, Woods scored 9 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 2.43-point projection and was much higher than his 3-point season scoring average. Woods ranks #55 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Robert Woods

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 48
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
11
8.55
22.9%
2
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB
10
5.33
20.8%
3
Robert Woods
WR
9
2.43
18.8%
4
Matt Gay
K
8
8.79
16.7%
Hou Texans (GA)
Points
% of total points 22
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
6
7.08
27.3%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
4
1.95
18.2%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
4
2.83
18.2%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
4
6.89
18.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Los Angeles Rams who claimed the lead, 48-14. Matthew Stafford linked up with Cooper Kupp for a 52-yard pass for Los Angeles Rams. Stafford also lit up the scoreboard with a 68-yard pass. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel had an 83-yard catch and a 50-yard catch for Hou Texans (GA), while Brandin Cooks had a 45-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Kirk Cousins found Adam Thielen for a 20-yard touchdown pass for Hou Texans (GA), who trailed 48-22 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Hou Texans (GA)
Standings Update
How about we check in on the Standings? After all, we're already at the midpoint of the season, if you can believe it.
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 38 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. Behind that offensive firepower, the squad finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Matthew Stafford
MVP
2477 Pass Yds, 22 Pass TDs
Matt Gay
Best Drafted
14-15 FG, 53 long, 27-28 XP
Best Acquisition
Hou Texans (GA)
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Hou Texans (GA) making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 23 points per game through eight weeks, 10th-best in the league.
Important Players
Deebo Samuel
MVP
44 Rec, 819 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Hou Defense
Best Drafted
30.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 401.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 9 Turnovers
Buf Defense
Best Acquisition
15.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 269.0 Avg Yds Allowed, 18 Turnovers

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Los Angeles Rams scored more points in this one (48) than their season average (38.38).
Hou Texans (GA) are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Los Angeles Rams are doing a better job of that, averaging 38.38 versus Hou Texans (GA)'s 23.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Los Angeles Rams (4-4) have a better record than Hou Texans (GA) (1-7).
Even the computers think Los Angeles Rams have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (32.98) than Hou Texans (GA) (24.78).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Los Angeles Rams has left fewer points on the bench this season (0) than Hou Texans (GA) (158).
Once Los Angeles Rams put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hou Texans (GA) (3 vs 0).
Los Angeles Rams should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Hou Texans (GA) (6 vs 3).
Los Angeles Rams have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Hou Texans (GA) (31 vs 23).
Hou Texans (GA) have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Los Angeles Rams (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Los Angeles Rams have outscored Hou Texans (GA) at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Los Angeles Rams has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Hou Texans (GA) this season (-15).
Hey Hou Texans (GA), want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!