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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
3-12 15
13.73
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
14 4-11
15.01

Offensively challenged Los Angeles Rams come back to defeat Denver Broncos, 15-14

With the 11th-ranked point total in the league for the week, Los Angeles Rams were lucky to earn a victory against a team that had an even worse week, staging an impressive comeback to earn a 15-14 victory over Denver Broncos. Trailing 14-0 heading into Monday night, Los Angeles Rams roared back behind Matt Gay, who made both of his FG attempts for 6 points, and the Los Angeles Rams defense, who allowed 24 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 2 turnovers (5 points). The Denver Broncos defense (7 points) and Brandon McManus (6) led the way for Denver Broncos in the loss. This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Rams have gotten the best of Denver Broncos, after winning 23-13 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Rams ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 3-12. Denver Broncos will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 5 points against their 4.07-point projection. During a 24-12 loss to the Packers, they allowed 24 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Rams defense will face the Broncos next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 15
1
Matt Gay
K
6
5.98
40%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
5
4.07
33.3%
3
Tyler Higbee
TE
3
0.79
20%
4
Cam Akers
RB
1
2.23
6.7%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 14
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
7
6.38
50%
2
Brandon McManus
K
6
6.27
42.9%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
1
2.36
7.1%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 52-yard field goal for Denver Broncos, contributing to a 14-0 lead for the team.
Monday
Matt Gay had a 55-yard field goal for Los Angeles Rams during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Denver Broncos

What If

Los Angeles Rams would have beaten only two other teams besides Denver Broncos this week.
Denver Broncos would have lost to 10 other teams besides Los Angeles Rams this week.
If they played Denver Broncos every week, Los Angeles Rams would be 9-5-1 this season.
Had they played each other last week, Denver Broncos would have beaten Los Angeles Rams 27-16.
Los Angeles Rams would be 4-9 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Denver Broncos.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos would be 1-11-1.
If Los Angeles Rams had played every team in the league each week, they would be 51-137-7.
If they played every team every week, Denver Broncos would be 41-148-6.

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