V for ... defy predictions, earn win against Beloglavi in 116-79 drubbing
V for ... brought their A game and exceeded expectations, cruising to a 116-79 win over Beloglavi, who fell short of projections. V for ... leapt out to a 25-point lead on Saturday behind stellar showings from T.J. Hockenson (22 points) and Saquon Barkley (84 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 49 Rec Yds) and never looked back. George Kittle (6 Rec, 120 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Aaron Rodgers (238 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 18 Rush Yds) were the top scorers for Beloglavi in the loss. This marks the second time this season V for ... have knocked off Beloglavi, after winning 101-88 in their last matchup. V for ... improve to 8-7 for the season, while Beloglavi fall to 5-11.
The Rams defense (14 Pts Allowed, 323 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 24 points against the Broncos in Week 16. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 10.12-point projection and was much higher than their 8.36-point season scoring average. The Rams defense will face the Chargers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense
Saturday
There were players with standout plays on both teams Saturday, after which V for ... owned a 77-52 lead. Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run for V for ..., while Tyler Huntley had a 40-yard pass. George Kittle made the highlight reel for Beloglavi with a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 42-yard pass for Beloglavi, who trailed 77-68 after the early games.
V for ...
Nice work deploying a lineup that earned 116 points this past week. We consider that to be a job well done.
Beloglavi
Unless Beloglavi wants to go full diva-mode, then "not getting many looks" is definitely not a viable excuse this time around. As a group, our trio of pass-catchers (two WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 23 times in Week 16. With just 13 total catches, this group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.