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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
10-4 38
33.79
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Browns
33 7-7
34.04

Chicago Bears knock off Cleveland Browns for sixth straight win, 38-33

Chicago Bears extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought victory over Cleveland Browns, earning a 38-33 win. Chicago Bears leapt out to a 15-point lead on Thursday behind standout efforts from Eddy Pineiro and Allen Robinson II. Pineiro made his only FG attempt for 7 points, while Robinson II caught 5 passes for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns (6 points). Cleveland Browns came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by the Cleveland Browns defense (10 points) and Austin Seibert (9). Not to be deterred, Chicago Bears pulled it together later that afternoon, as Derrick Henry (13 points) and Tyreek Hill (1) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the second time this season Chicago Bears have gotten the best of Cleveland Browns, after winning 28-0 in their last matchup. Chicago Bears (10-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Cleveland Browns will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   Cleveland Browns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Robinson II overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 6 points against his 2.1-point projection. During a 31-24 win over the Cowboys, he caught 5 passes for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns. Robinson II ranks #46 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Allen Robinson II

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 38
1
Derrick Henry
RB
13
5.59
34.2%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
8
8.68
21.1%
3
Eddy Pineiro
K
7
6.66
18.4%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
6
2.1
15.8%
Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 33
1
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
10
7.02
30.3%
2
Austin Seibert
K
9
7.33
27.3%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
8
6.6
24.2%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
3
1.08
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Cleveland Browns who took the lead, 29-24. Lamar Jackson had a 61-yard touchdown pass for Chicago Bears, while Stefon Diggs had a 44-yard catch. Meanwhile, Austin Seibert had a 53-yard field goal for Cleveland Browns, while Matt Ryan had a 93-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Hunter Henry had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Cleveland Browns, who trailed 38-33 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   Cleveland Browns

StatSmack

Chicago Bears are on a roll, with victories in six straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cleveland Browns need some help then, averaging just 24.71 versus Chicago Bears's 31.71.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Chicago Bears (10-4) have a better record than Cleveland Browns (7-7).
Even the machines think Chicago Bears have better players. They have a higher projected points average (32.73) than Cleveland Browns (30.39).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Cleveland Browns has left more points on the bench this season (311) than Chicago Bears (249).
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 (4 vs 3).
Chicago Bears should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Cleveland Browns (7 vs 3).
Chicago Bears have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Cleveland Browns (40 vs 32).
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored Cleveland Browns at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Chicago Bears don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, highest in the league.
Chicago Bears are in the playoffs. Cleveland Browns are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Cleveland Browns, 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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