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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
12-2 42
33.91
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Browns
0 8-6
0

Chicago Bears top Cleveland Browns for sixth straight win in 42-0 blowout

Chicago Bears extended their win streak to six games with an easy victory over Cleveland Browns, rolling to a 42-0 win. It didn't take long to figure out who would be the frontrunner in this one, as Chicago Bears grabbed a 15-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind an impressive performance from the Tennessee Titans defense. This marks the second time this season Chicago Bears have taken down Cleveland Browns, after winning 28-0 in their last matchup. Chicago Bears (12-2) will look to notch another W against New Orleans Saints, while Cleveland Browns (8-6) will try to right the ship against Seattle Seahawks.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   Cleveland Browns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Titans defense scored 15 points in a 20-0 win over the Jaguars to more-than-double their 6.91-point projection. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 192 yards, and intercepted 4 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Chicago Bears this week. Next week, the Titans will square off against the Steelers.
The Tennessee Titans defense

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 42
1
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
15
6.91
35.7%
2
Cairo Santos
K
12
6.35
28.6%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
10
9.05
23.8%
4
Mike Evans
WR
4
3.12
9.5%
Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 0
1
%
2
%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 59-yard touchdown pass for Chicago Bears to contribute to a 30-0 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   Cleveland Browns

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears averaged more points (35) than they usually score (30.43).
Chicago Bears are on a roll, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cleveland Browns need some help then, averaging just 26.36 versus Chicago Bears's 30.43.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Chicago Bears (12-2) have a better record than Cleveland Browns (8-6).
Even the machines think Chicago Bears have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (35.11) than Cleveland Browns (30.94).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Chicago Bears has left fewer points on the bench this season (284) than Cleveland Browns (388).
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 (1) than Cleveland Browns (3).
Chicago Bears are clutch masters, with more close wins than Cleveland Browns (1 vs 0).
Chicago Bears should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Cleveland Browns (5 vs 3).
Chicago Bears have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Cleveland Browns (40 vs 33).
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored Cleveland Browns at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Chicago Bears don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Chicago Bears had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Cleveland Browns (0).
Chicago Bears are in the playoffs. Cleveland Browns are currently on the outside looking in.
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!

Next Week Preview

Chicago Bears
Week 15 will feature a couple of squads heading in different directions, as Chicago Bears (12-2) enter Week 15 on a six-game unbeaten streak, while their opposition (New Orleans Saints, 2-12), have now lost nine straight. 14 weeks into the season, Chicago Bears have posted the fourth-most points in the league while New Orleans Saints (and their 15.14 points per game) are ranked last. Over the last three weeks, Chicago Bears has scored 34.33 points per game, while New Orleans Saints has averaged just 6 per contest.
Cleveland Browns
On the docket for Week 15, Cleveland Browns (8-6) will square off against Seattle Seahawks (2-11-1). 14 weeks into the 2021 season, Cleveland Browns have put up the ninth-most points in the league while Seattle Seahawks (18.79 PPG) are ranked 13th.