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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Atlanta Falcons
6-9 60.6
104.89
 
VS
proj
LA Chargers
59.88 3-12
69.36

Offensively challenged Atlanta Falcons defeat LA Chargers in 60.60-59.88 thriller

While they ranked only 13th in the league in points scored for the week, Atlanta Falcons eked out a 60.60-59.88 victory over LA Chargers. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Atlanta Falcons led 60.60-43.68 heading into Monday night. LA Chargers made them sweat behind Cam Akers (65 Rush Yds, 35 Rec Yds) and Randall Cobb (3 Rec, 32 Rec Yds). Atlanta Falcons were led by Tony Pollard (12.6 points) and Evan Engram (10.2). This marks the third time this season Atlanta Falcons have taken down LA Chargers, after winning 110.9-82.5 in their last matchup. Atlanta Falcons ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-9. LA Chargers will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 3-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Atlanta Falcons   LA Chargers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 62 yards against the Cowboys, Engram tallied 10.2 points this week. He scored 35.8% more than his 7.51-point projection and overachieved for the seventh time this season. Engram ranks #4 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Jets next week.
Evan Engram

Top Player Comparison

Atlanta Falcons
Points
% of total points 60.6
1
Tony Pollard
RB
12.6
13.52
20.8%
2
Evan Engram
TE
10.2
7.51
16.8%
3
Michael Badgley
K
8
9.71
13.2%
4
Desmond Ridder
QB
7.68
14.85
12.7%
LA Chargers
Points
% of total points 59.88
1
Cam Akers
RB
11.5
7.89
19.2%
2
Jaylen Warren
RB
11.4
4.96
19%
3
Joey Slye
K
9
7.66
15%
4
Trey McBride
TE
7.5
3.94
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Night
Joey Slye had a 51-yard field goal for LA Chargers, who trailed 60.60-43.68 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Atlanta Falcons   LA Chargers

What If

Atlanta Falcons would have beaten only two other teams besides LA Chargers this week.
LA Chargers would have lost to 12 other teams besides Atlanta Falcons this week.
If they played LA Chargers every week, Atlanta Falcons would be 10-5 this season.
Atlanta Falcons would have beaten LA Chargers 112.5-28.1 had they played each other last week.
Atlanta Falcons would be 3-8 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as LA Chargers.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Atlanta Falcons, LA Chargers would be 2-9.
If Atlanta Falcons had played every team in the league each week, they would be 83-142.
If they played every team every week, LA Chargers would be 61-164.

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