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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
4-1 266.76
270.83
 
VS
proj
Houston Texans
240.4 1-4
244.92

Los Angeles Chargers knock off Houston Texans for fourth straight win, 266.76-240.40

Los Angeles Chargers extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over Houston Texans, earning a 266.76-240.40 victory. It was the third loss in a row for Houston Texans. Los Angeles Chargers took a 98.56-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from Austin Ekeler (173 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 26 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Mike Williams (27.4) and never looked back. Dameon Pierce (25.8 points) and Darius Harris (22) were the leading performers for Houston Texans in the loss. Los Angeles Chargers (4-1) will look to add to their success against Houston Texans, while Houston Texans (1-4) try to get back in the win column against Los Angeles Chargers.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Houston Texans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 12.4 points, Bellinger more-than-tripled his 3.37-point projection as the Giants beat the Packers 27-22. He caught 2 passes for 22 yards to beat his projection by the second-highest percentage of any TE in the league this season. Next week, Bellinger will face the Ravens.
Daniel Bellinger

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 266.76
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
51.9
19.32
19.5%
2
Mike Williams
WR
27.4
17.42
10.3%
3
Derwin James Jr.
S
25
13.91
9.4%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
22.36
30.92
8.4%
Houston Texans
Points
% of total points 240.4
1
Dameon Pierce
RB
25.8
11.59
10.7%
2
Darius Harris
LB
22
7.68
9.2%
3
Dallas Goedert
TE
18.5
10.58
7.7%
4
Derek Stingley Jr.
CB
18
8.09
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Austin Ekeler had a 71-yard run for Los Angeles Chargers, helping the team to a 248.76-150.20 lead.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Houston Texans

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Los Angeles Chargers have won four straight matchups, while Houston Texans have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Los Angeles Chargers are doing a better job of that, averaging 267.99 versus Houston Texans's 247.16.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Los Angeles Chargers (4-1) have a better record than Houston Texans (1-4).
Even the computers think Los Angeles Chargers have better players. They have a higher projected points average (288.21) than Houston Texans (254.46).
You can't win if you don't play. Houston Texans has left more points on the bench this season (310.76) than Los Angeles Chargers (257.14).
Los Angeles Chargers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Houston Texans (1 vs 0).
Los Angeles Chargers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Houston Texans (1 vs 0).
By position, Los Angeles Chargers have outscored Houston Texans at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Los Angeles Chargers has a higher average scoring margin (22) than Houston Texans this season (-10).
The starters for Los Angeles Chargers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Houston Texans (0).
Hey Houston Texans, 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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