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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
12-1-1 32
32.14
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Browns
0 7-7
0

Cleveland Browns beat predictions but lose to Chicago Bears in 32-0 rout

Chicago Bears fell short of projections while Cleveland Browns showed up and beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as Chicago Bears cruised to a 32-0 victory. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Chicago Bears grabbed a 17-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 14 points from Julio Jones (8 Rec, 106 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Patrick Mahomes (377 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). This marks the second time this season Chicago Bears have taken down Cleveland Browns, after winning 55-0 in their last matchup. Chicago Bears (12-1-1) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Cleveland Browns (7-7) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   Cleveland Browns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (8 Rec, 106 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 7 points in a 34-20 lost to the Packers in Week 14. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 2.47-point projection and was much higher than his 2.14-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #28 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Julio Jones

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 32
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
13
5.04
40.6%
2
Julio Jones
WR
7
2.47
21.9%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
7
8.97
21.9%
4
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
3
9.05
9.4%
Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 0
1
%
2
%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 48-yard pass for Chicago Bears, helping the team to a 17-0 lead.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 48-yard catch for Chicago Bears on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   Cleveland Browns

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears averaged more points (43.5) than they usually score (37.36).
We heard scoring helps you win. Cleveland Browns need some help then, averaging just 25.21 versus Chicago Bears's 37.36.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Chicago Bears (12-1-1) have a better record than Cleveland Browns (7-7).
Even the machines think Chicago Bears have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (33.58) than Cleveland Browns (27.18).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Chicago Bears has left fewer points on the bench this season (308) than Cleveland Browns (383).
Once Chicago Bears put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cleveland Browns (6 vs 3).
Chicago Bears play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Cleveland Browns (1).
Chicago Bears should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Cleveland Browns (7 vs 6).
Chicago Bears have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Cleveland Browns (48 vs 38).
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored Cleveland Browns at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Chicago Bears don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Chicago Bears had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Cleveland Browns (0).
There's not much good to say about Cleveland Browns this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Chicago Bears
Well Chicago Bears, the good news is that we took this matchup by a impressive 32 points. Even better news is that we know we're stronger than this... in fact, our team's scoring average through 13 weeks was 37.77. So yes, we're happy to have earned this victory, but let's also get back up to where we know we can be!
Cleveland Browns
You can take solace in the fact that your generosity did not go unnoticed, Cleveland Browns. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Chicago Bears succeed this week. Who knows, maybe you'll play them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they forget to update their lineup that week to return the favor!