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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Rams
2-3 200.44
194.86
 
VS
proj
Kansas City Chiefs
197.52 3-2
216.46

Los Angeles Rams beat Kansas City Chiefs in 200.44-197.52 duel

Despite similar records, Kansas City Chiefs held a substantial season point advantage over Los Angeles Rams coming into this one (1,146-889). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Los Angeles Rams squeaking by for a 200.44-197.52 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Los Angeles Rams led 200.38-66.66 heading into Monday night. Kansas City Chiefs made it interesting behind Patrick Mahomes (34.14 points) and Travis Kelce (33.5). Los Angeles Rams were led by Cooper Kupp (34.4 points) and Jalen Hurts (26.88). Los Angeles Rams (2-3) will look to keep it rolling against Arizona Cardinals, while Kansas City Chiefs (3-2) attempt to get back on track against Denver Broncos.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Rams   Kansas City Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 2 passes for 19 yards against the Giants, Deguara scored 8.4 points this week. His scoring output crushed his 1.56-point projection and was much higher than his 2.64-point season scoring average. Deguara will face the Jets next week.
Josiah Deguara

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Rams
Points
% of total points 200.44
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
34.4
25.56
17.2%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
26.88
22.11
13.4%
3
Cody Barton
LB
19
13.6
9.5%
4
Aaron Donald
DT
17.5
9.09
8.7%
Kansas City Chiefs
Points
% of total points 197.52
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
34.14
26.45
17.3%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
33.5
17.74
17%
3
Nick Bolton
LB
16.5
14.11
8.4%
4
Nate Hobbs
CB
15
5.37
7.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Los Angeles Rams, helping the team to a 200.38-62.86 lead.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Rams   Kansas City Chiefs

What If

Los Angeles Rams would have beaten seven other teams besides Kansas City Chiefs this week.
Kansas City Chiefs would have lost to 12 other teams besides Los Angeles Rams this week.
Los Angeles Rams would be 2-3 if they played Kansas City Chiefs every week.
Last week, Kansas City Chiefs would have topped Los Angeles Rams 216.14-172.9.
Los Angeles Rams would be 0-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Kansas City Chiefs.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs would be 2-2.
If Los Angeles Rams had played every team in the league each week, they would be 19-76.
If they played every team every week, Kansas City Chiefs would be 59-36.

Coach Talk

Los Angeles Rams
We wonder if the GM of Los Angeles Rams was feeling a bit squeamish this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by only 2.92 points, Matt Gay (1-of-2 on the day) decided that going 2-for-2 on field goals just wouldn't have been exciting enough. Remember folks, every point matters!
Kansas City Chiefs
Well, Week 5's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Kansas City Chiefs. Choosing to start multiple zero-point players in a fantasy matchup where every point mattered... let's just move on from this and assume that something like this won't happen again.