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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
SAFETY BLITZ
3-1 191.22
157.12
 
VS
proj
2 × Champ
143.18 2-2
165.16

SAFETY BLITZ knock off 2 × Champ for third straight win in 191.22-143.18 romp

SAFETY BLITZ extended their win streak to three games with a convincing victory over 2 × Champ, cruising to a 191.22-143.18 win. SAFETY BLITZ pulled out to a 28.22-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Ezekiel Elliott (25.3 points) and the Cleveland Browns defense (24) and never looked back. Jalen Hurts (387 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 47 Rush Yds) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense (17 Pts Allowed, 294 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) carried the flag for 2 × Champ in the loss. SAFETY BLITZ (3-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against ROGUE RAIDERS, while 2 × Champ (2-2) attempt to right the ship against 47 Ronin.

Matchup Timeline

  SAFETY BLITZ   2 × Champ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Vikings in Week 4, the Browns defense allowed only 7 points, surrendered 255 yards, and intercepted a pass. In doing so, they put up 24 points and scored 55.4% higher than their scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on SAFETY BLITZ this week. In Week 5, the Browns will square off against the Chargers.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

SAFETY BLITZ
Points
% of total points 191.22
1
Kyler Murray
QB
29.62
28.45
15.5%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.3
17.02
13.2%
3
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
24
15.44
12.6%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
22.2
14.94
11.6%
2 × Champ
Points
% of total points 143.18
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
35.18
26.53
24.6%
2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
27
18.12
18.9%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
19.7
12.76
13.8%
4
Davante Adams
WR
12.4
24.22
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, SAFETY BLITZ boasted a 107.40-79.18 lead. For SAFETY BLITZ, Ezekiel Elliott had a 47-yard run. DeVante Parker made the highlight reel for 2 × Champ with a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 41-yard touchdown pass for SAFETY BLITZ, while Marquise Brown had a 49-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 180.22-105.58 lead for SAFETY BLITZ.
Monday
Henry Ruggs III had a 51-yard catch for SAFETY BLITZ on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  SAFETY BLITZ   2 × Champ

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. SAFETY BLITZ scored more in this matchup (191.22) than their season average (150.23).
SAFETY BLITZ are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. SAFETY BLITZ (3-1) have a better record than 2 × Champ (2-2).
SAFETY BLITZ don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than 2 × Champ (2 vs 1).
By position, SAFETY BLITZ have outscored 2 × Champ at QB and RB this season.
SAFETY BLITZ has a higher average scoring margin (15) than 2 × Champ this season (-6).
The starters for SAFETY BLITZ had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for 2 × Champ (1).
There's not much good to say about 2 × Champ this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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