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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Cleveland Browns
7-7 241.4
189.08
 
VS
proj
San Francisco 49ers
152.4 5-9
197.16

Cleveland Browns knock off San Francisco 49ers in 241.4-152.4 drubbing

Cleveland Browns stepped up and exceeded expectations, rolling to a 241.4-152.4 win over San Francisco 49ers, who fell short of projections. The matchup was decided before it really even started, as Cleveland Browns jumped out to a 90.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from Donovan Peoples-Jones (20.7 points) and Myles Garrett (19.5). Minkah Fitzpatrick (11 Tackles) and Brandon Aiyuk (2 Rec, 57 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for San Francisco 49ers in the loss. Cleveland Browns ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-7. San Francisco 49ers will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Cleveland Browns   San Francisco 49ers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 8 tackles against the Giants, Epps scored 15.5 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 8.06-point projection and was much higher than his 9.17-point season scoring average. Epps ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Bears next week.
Marcus Epps

Top Player Comparison

Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 241.4
1
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
24.4
12.02
10.1%
2
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR
20.7
10.81
8.6%
3
Josh Uche
LB
19.5
4.32
8.1%
4
Myles Garrett
DE
19.5
10.14
8.1%
San Francisco 49ers
Points
% of total points 152.4
1
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S
17
14.13
11.2%
2
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
15.7
11.55
10.3%
3
Fred Warner
LB
12
13.5
7.9%
4
LB
12
10.18
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
George Pickens had a 42-yard catch for Cleveland Browns to contribute to a 141.1-50.6 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Brandon Aiyuk had a 32-yard touchdown catch for San Francisco 49ers, who trailed 181.7-102.3 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  Cleveland Browns   San Francisco 49ers

StatSmack

Cleveland Browns must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (241.4) than their season average (202.02).
We heard scoring helps you win. San Francisco 49ers need some help then, averaging just 182.36 versus Cleveland Browns's 202.02.
Even the machines think Cleveland Browns have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (206.6) than San Francisco 49ers (195.01).
Cleveland Browns don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than San Francisco 49ers (2 vs 0).
Cleveland Browns are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than San Francisco 49ers (0 vs 1).
Cleveland Browns have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than San Francisco 49ers (132 vs 107).
By position, Cleveland Browns have outscored San Francisco 49ers at WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Don't worry San Francisco 49ers, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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