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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
9-5 186.54
180.6
 
VS
proj
Green Bay Packers
128.3 5-9
126.54

Back-and-forth battle ends with Los Angeles Chargers coming back to knock off Green Bay Packers in 186.54-128.30 blowout

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Los Angeles Chargers extended their win streak to four games with an easy victory over Green Bay Packers, cruising to a 186.54-128.30 win. Green Bay Packers pulled out to an early 17.00-point lead on Thursday. Los Angeles Chargers came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by standout efforts from Foye Oluokun (24 points) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (17). Unphased, Green Bay Packers got it going later that afternoon to take a 21.1-point lead behind Marquise Goodwin (20.3 points) and Frankie Luvu (14). But Los Angeles Chargers came back again later that night, as Austin Ekeler (24.4 points) and Keenan Allen (21.2) put them back on top for good. This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Chargers have taken down Green Bay Packers, after winning 185.06-181.54 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Chargers (9-5) have now won four straight and will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Green Bay Packers will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Green Bay Packers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 3 of his FG attempts against the Dolphins, Dicker scored 11 points this week. His scoring output was 21.5% more than his 9.05-point projection and was higher than his 8-point season scoring average. Dicker will face the Titans next week.
Cameron Dicker

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 186.54
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
24.4
22
13.1%
2
Foye Oluokun
LB
24
14.7
12.9%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
21.2
15.96
11.4%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
19.64
23.97
10.5%
Green Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 128.3
1
Marquise Goodwin
WR
20.3
5.77
15.8%
2
Richie James Jr.
WR
19.1
10.25
14.9%
3
Nate Hobbs
CB
17
10.59
13.3%
4
Jaelan Phillips
LB
15
8.59
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Marquise Goodwin had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Green Bay Packers, helping the team to a 103.30-82.20 lead.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Los Angeles Chargers, helping the team to a 186.54-118.30 lead.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Green Bay Packers

What If

Los Angeles Chargers would have beaten nine other teams besides Green Bay Packers this week.
Green Bay Packers would have lost to 14 other teams besides Los Angeles Chargers this week.
If they played Green Bay Packers every week, Los Angeles Chargers would be 8-6 this season.
Last week, Green Bay Packers would have defeated Los Angeles Chargers 211.74-208.5.
Los Angeles Chargers would be 4-8 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Green Bay Packers.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers would be 8-4.
If Los Angeles Chargers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 107-131.
If they played every team every week, Green Bay Packers would be 99-139.

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