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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Cincinnati Bengals
6-4-1 39
29.11
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Browns
28 6-5
39.21

Cincinnati Bengals outperform projections, knock off Cleveland Browns, 39-28

Cincinnati Bengals brought their A game, earning a 39-28 victory over Cleveland Browns, who fell short of projections. Cleveland Browns nabbed a 27-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 16 points from Dalvin Cook (86 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 29 Rec Yds) and Josh Allen (209 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 18 Rush Yds). But Cincinnati Bengals held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Joe Mixon (123 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Evan McPherson (4-4 FG, 54 long, 2-3 XP). Cincinnati Bengals (6-4-1) will look to build on their success against Dallas Cowboys, while Cleveland Browns (6-5) will try to get back on track against Denver Broncos.

Matchup Timeline

  Cincinnati Bengals   Cleveland Browns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Raiders in Week 11, McPherson made all 4 of his FG attempts. In doing so, he put up 14 points and nearly doubled his scoring projection, the third-highest percent increase of any K in the league this season. McPherson will face the Steelers next week.
Evan McPherson

Top Player Comparison

Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 39
1
Joe Mixon
RB
14
4
35.9%
2
Evan McPherson
K
14
7.41
35.9%
3
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
6
4.6
15.4%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
3
2.45
7.7%
Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 28
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
9
5.82
32.1%
2
Josh Allen
QB
7
9.45
25%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
6
2.14
21.4%
4
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
4
7.34
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Evan McPherson had a 54-yard field goal and a 53-yard field goal for Cincinnati Bengals, while Joe Mixon had a 20-yard touchdown run, helping Cincinnati Bengals to a 39-27 lead.

Points By Position

  Cincinnati Bengals   Cleveland Browns

StatSmack

Cincinnati Bengals must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (39) than their season average (27.27).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Cincinnati Bengals has left fewer points on the bench this season (0) than Cleveland Browns (309).
Cincinnati Bengals don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cleveland Browns (3 vs 2).
Cincinnati Bengals see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Cleveland Browns (0).
Cincinnati Bengals should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Cleveland Browns (5 vs 2).
Cincinnati Bengals have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Cleveland Browns (32 vs 24).
Cleveland Browns have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Cincinnati Bengals (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cincinnati Bengals have outscored Cleveland Browns at WR and K this season.
Cincinnati Bengals has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Cleveland Browns this season (0).
The starters for Cincinnati Bengals had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Cleveland Browns (0).
Time to rest the starters for Cincinnati Bengals. They've clinched a playoff spot while Cleveland Browns are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Cleveland Browns, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Cincinnati Bengals
You know what, Cincinnati Bengals, we do appreciate the confidence. Starting not one, not two, but THREE players with zero points (Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, and Drew Sample), while still getting the win... talk about arrogant. We just ask you to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Do it when the postseason rolls around, and we'll be toast.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns may find it tough to complain about lack of opportunity this past week. Our pass-catching corps (three WR and one TE) collectively received a grand total of 34 targets in Week 11. With just 20 total receptions, this group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.