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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
8-6 47
42.04
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
0 8-6
0

Chicago Bears outperform predictions, earn win against New York Giants in 47-0 blowout

Both teams outperformed their projected point totals, but Chicago Bears took down New York Giants. Predicted to prevail by a score of 42-0, Chicago Bears rolled to a 47-0 victory over New York Giants. Chicago Bears earned a 1-point lead on Thursday behind Davante Adams and never looked back. This marks the second time this season Chicago Bears have gotten the best of New York Giants, after winning 32-0 in their last matchup. Chicago Bears (8-6) will look to keep it rolling against New York Giants, while New York Giants (8-6) take on Chicago Bears in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 3 of his FG attempts against the Steelers, Tucker registered 10 points this week. He scored 27.7% more than his 7.83-point projection and overachieved for the seventh time this season. Tucker ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Justin Tucker

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 47
1
WR
10
3
21.3%
2
Justin Tucker
K
10
7.83
21.3%
3
Josh Allen
QB
9
9.11
19.1%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
8
6.84
17%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 0
1
%
2
%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Chicago Bears, while Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch, helping Chicago Bears to a 31-0 lead.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   New York Giants

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against New York Giants, Chicago Bears averaged more points (39.5) than they usually score (31.21).
We heard scoring helps you win. New York Giants need some help then, averaging just 25 versus Chicago Bears's 31.21.
Even the machines think Chicago Bears have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (32.95) than New York Giants (27.47).
Once Chicago Bears put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than New York Giants (6 vs 3).
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored New York Giants at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Chicago Bears don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Chicago Bears had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for New York Giants (0).
Chicago Bears came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than New York Giants (1).
Hey New York Giants, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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