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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Cleveland Browns
4-1 32
35.09
 
VS
proj
Phi Eagles (TS)
26 1-4
27.51

Cleveland Browns come back to defeat Phi Eagles (TS) for fourth straight win, 32-26

Cleveland Browns extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over Phi Eagles (TS), coming back for a 32-26 victory. Cleveland Browns trailed 26-24 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind Josh Allen (263 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 18 Rush Yds) and Keenan Allen (2 Rec, 29 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Miles Sanders (13 points) and Carson Wentz (7) led the charge for Phi Eagles (TS) in defeat. Cleveland Browns (4-1) will look to keep it rolling against New Orleans Saints, while Phi Eagles (TS) (1-4) try to get back on track against Cincinnati Bengals.

Matchup Timeline

  Cleveland Browns   Phi Eagles (TS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 23 points, surrendering 305 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Colts, the Browns defense recorded 11 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 5.17-point projection and was much higher than their 5.6-point season scoring average. The Browns defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 32
1
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
11
5.17
34.4%
2
Zane Gonzalez
K
6
8.04
18.8%
3
Josh Allen
QB
5
8.87
15.6%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
4
6.13
12.5%
Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 26
1
Miles Sanders
RB
13
4.25
50%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
7
5.61
26.9%
3
Jake Elliott
K
3
6.67
11.5%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
3
2.76
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Miles Sanders had a 74-yard touchdown run for Phi Eagles (TS) to contribute to a 26-9 lead for the team.
Monday
Josh Allen had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Cleveland Browns during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Cleveland Browns   Phi Eagles (TS)

What If

Cleveland Browns would have beaten five other teams besides Phi Eagles (TS) this week.
Phi Eagles (TS) would have lost to nine other teams besides Cleveland Browns this week.
If they played Phi Eagles (TS) every week, Cleveland Browns would be 4-1 this season.
Cleveland Browns would have defeated Phi Eagles (TS) 41-38 had they played each other last week.
Cleveland Browns would be 3-1 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Phi Eagles (TS).
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Cleveland Browns, Phi Eagles (TS) would be 2-2.
If Cleveland Browns had played every team in the league each week, they would be 45-18-2.
If they played every team every week, Phi Eagles (TS) would be 23-42.

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