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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Jacksonville Jaguars
5-3 282.1
262.58
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Browns
216.44 2-6
220.27

Back-and-forth battle ends with Jacksonville Jaguars coming back to top Cleveland Browns, 282.10-216.44

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Jacksonville Jaguars earned a come-from-behind victory over Cleveland Browns, coming back for a 282.10-216.44 win. After trailing 216.44-198.50 heading into Monday night, Jacksonville Jaguars roared back behind Nick Chubb, who ran for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns for 25.4 points, and Sam Hubbard, who made 9 tackles and recorded a sack (22 points). DJ Moore (27.5 points) and Kyler Murray (26.64) carried the flag for Cleveland Browns in defeat. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) will look to get another W against Green Bay Packers, while Cleveland Browns (2-6) will attempt to get back on track against New York Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Jacksonville Jaguars   Cleveland Browns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Browns in Week 8, Hubbard made 9 tackles and recorded a sack. In doing so, he put up 22 points to more-than-double his 8.29-point projection, the third-highest percent increase of any DE in the league this season. Hubbard will square off against the Panthers in Week 9.
Sam Hubbard

Top Player Comparison

Jacksonville Jaguars
Points
% of total points 282.1
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
31.5
21.51
11.2%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
28.4
24.14
10.1%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
25.4
16.14
9%
4
Jaquan Brisker
S
23
12.05
8.2%
Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 216.44
1
DJ Moore
WR
27.5
13.31
12.7%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
26.64
21.13
12.3%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.8
20.57
10.5%
4
Rashaan Evans
LB
20
18.22
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Jacksonville Jaguars owned a 180.10-178.44 lead. Jalen Hurts had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for Jacksonville Jaguars, while Garrett Wilson had a 54-yard catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Cleveland Browns with a 38-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 26-yard touchdown catch and a 53-yard catch for Cleveland Browns to contribute to a 216.44-198.50 lead for the team.
Monday
Cade York had a 55-yard field goal for Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Jacksonville Jaguars   Cleveland Browns

StatSmack

Jacksonville Jaguars must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (282.1) than their season average (254.31).
We heard scoring helps you win. Jacksonville Jaguars are doing a better job of that, averaging 254.31 versus Cleveland Browns's 223.99.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) have a better record than Cleveland Browns (2-6).
Even the machines think Jacksonville Jaguars have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (261.23) than Cleveland Browns (236.22).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Jacksonville Jaguars has left fewer points on the bench this season (484.72) than Cleveland Browns (598.36).
Jacksonville Jaguars don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cleveland Browns (1 vs 0).
Jacksonville Jaguars have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Cleveland Browns (1 vs 0).
Jacksonville Jaguars should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Cleveland Browns (4 vs 1).
By position, Jacksonville Jaguars have outscored Cleveland Browns at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
Jacksonville Jaguars don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Jacksonville Jaguars had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Cleveland Browns (3).
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!

Coach Talk

Jacksonville Jaguars
Way to shrug off that three-game losing skid, Jacksonville Jaguars! Every fantasy GM will surely be faced with adversity at some point or another... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
Cleveland Browns
Producing one catch on just two measly targets this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for Cleveland Browns should work to smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to check down more frequently.