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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Cleveland Browns
2-3 32
36.21
 
VS
proj
Phi Eagles (TS)
23 1-3-1
29.87

Cleveland Browns come up short of projections, find way to beat Phi Eagles (TS), 32-23

Both teams underachieved compared to their projected point totals, but Cleveland Browns did enough to take down Phi Eagles (TS), securing a 32-23 victory. Phi Eagles (TS) leapt out to a 16-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Jalen Hurts (14 points) and DeVonta Smith (2). But Cleveland Browns held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Josh Allen (17 points) and Nick Chubb (8). Cleveland Browns (2-3) will look to build on their success against Cincinnati Bengals, while Phi Eagles (TS) (1-3-1) will try to generate some positive momentum against New York Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Cleveland Browns   Phi Eagles (TS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not recording an offensive stat against the Chargers, Hooper put up 2 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 0.76-point projection and was much higher than his 1-point season scoring average. Hooper will face the Cardinals next week.
Austin Hooper

Top Player Comparison

Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 32
1
Josh Allen
QB
17
9.45
53.1%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
8
5.51
25%
3
Daniel Carlson
K
3
8.89
9.4%
4
Austin Hooper
TE
2
0.76
6.3%
Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 23
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
14
7.09
60.9%
2
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
4
4.64
17.4%
3
Justin Tucker
K
3
9.13
13%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
2
2.25
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 53-yard pass for Phi Eagles (TS), helping the team to a 16-0 lead.
Sunday Late
Nick Chubb had a 52-yard touchdown run for Cleveland Browns, who trailed 20-15 after the late round of games.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 35-yard touchdown pass for Cleveland Browns, contributing to a 32-20 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Cleveland Browns   Phi Eagles (TS)

What If

Cleveland Browns would have beaten seven other teams besides Phi Eagles (TS) this week.
Phi Eagles (TS) would have lost to seven other teams besides Cleveland Browns this week.
If Cleveland Browns played Phi Eagles (TS) every week this season, they'd be 3-2.
Phi Eagles (TS) would have gotten the win over Cleveland Browns 34-19 had they played each other last week.
Cleveland Browns would be 2-2 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 30-34-1.
If they played every team every week, Phi Eagles (TS) would be 34-29-2.

Next Week Preview

Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns (2-3) are set to face Cincinnati Bengals (3-1-1) in Week 6. Through five weeks of action, Cleveland Browns are ranked ninth in points scored, while Cincinnati Bengals have posted the league's seventh-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Cleveland Browns have put up 35.33 points per game, while Cincinnati Bengals have averaged just 27.67 per contest.
Phi Eagles (TS)
Up ahead next week, Phi Eagles (TS) (1-3-1, 11th-place) are scheduled to square off against New York Giants (2-2-1, sixth-place). Phi Eagles (TS) might have to rearrange their lineup a bit with the San Francisco 49ers defense and Brandon Aiyuk out on bye in Week 6. New York Giants will be without Calvin Ridley.