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| 123 | CHICAGO | 42.5 | 42 | | 124 | CLEVELAND | -3 | -4 |
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| All Games | 2-1 | +1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 20.0 | 7.0 | 357.7 | (5.7) | 2.0 | 27.0 | 22.7 | 374.0 | (5.8) | 2.0 | | Road Games | 0-1 | -1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 270.0 | (5.2) | 1.0 | 34.0 | 31.0 | 370.0 | (5.9) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 20.0 | 7.0 | 357.7 | (5.7) | 2.0 | 27.0 | 22.7 | 374.0 | (5.8) | 2.0 | | Grass Games | 2-0 | +2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 27.0 | 10.5 | 401.5 | (5.9) | 2.5 | 23.5 | 18.5 | 376.0 | (5.7) | 2.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 20.0 | 7.0 | 23.0 | 32:22 | 24-74 | (3.1) | 26-39 | 67.2% | 284 | (7.3) | 62-358 | (5.7) | (17.9) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 20.1 | 7.3 | 21.6 | 31:30 | 26-109 | (4.2) | 21-33 | 65.0% | 223 | (6.7) | 59-332 | (5.6) | (16.5) | | Offense Road Games | 6.0 | 0.0 | 16.0 | 27:57 | 13-51 | (3.9) | 25-39 | 64.1% | 219 | (5.6) | 52-270 | (5.2) | (45) | | Defense (All Games) | 27.0 | 22.7 | 22.7 | 27:38 | 26-95 | (3.7) | 25-39 | 63.2% | 279 | (7.1) | 65-374 | (5.8) | (13.9) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 25.8 | 17 | 23.7 | 29:30 | 29-119 | (4.2) | 23-34 | 67.2% | 249 | (7.4) | 62-368 | (5.9) | (14.3) | | Defense Road Games | 34.0 | 31.0 | 23.0 | 32:03 | 31-118 | (3.8) | 20-32 | 62.5% | 252 | (7.9) | 63-370 | (5.9) | (10.9) |
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| All Games | 0-3 | -3.8 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 16.3 | 5.3 | 248.7 | (4.4) | 1.7 | 23.3 | 11.0 | 399.0 | (6) | 2.3 | | Home Games | 0-1 | -1.5 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 178.0 | (3.9) | 2.0 | 33.0 | 20.0 | 472.0 | (6.5) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 0-3 | -3.8 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 16.3 | 5.3 | 248.7 | (4.4) | 1.7 | 23.3 | 11.0 | 399.0 | (6) | 2.3 | | Grass Games | 0-2 | -2.5 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 18.5 | 5.0 | 232.0 | (4.5) | 1.5 | 28.5 | 13.5 | 450.5 | (6.5) | 2.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 16.3 | 5.3 | 16.3 | 25:34 | 23-74 | (3.2) | 18-33 | 53.5% | 175 | (5.3) | 56-249 | (4.4) | (15.2) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 18.2 | 7.6 | 18.9 | 27:10 | 25-89 | (3.5) | 21-35 | 60.1% | 224 | (6.5) | 60-312 | (5.2) | (17.1) | | Offense Home Games | 14.0 | 7.0 | 13.0 | 20:33 | 15-32 | (2.1) | 20-31 | 64.5% | 146 | (4.7) | 46-178 | (3.9) | (12.7) | | Defense (All Games) | 23.3 | 11.0 | 24.3 | 34:26 | 29-112 | (3.9) | 22-38 | 57.9% | 287 | (7.6) | 67-399 | (6) | (17.1) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 20 | 10.7 | 21.4 | 33:50 | 30-117 | (4) | 20-32 | 63.7% | 227 | (7.1) | 62-344 | (5.6) | (17.2) | | Defense Home Games | 33.0 | 20.0 | 23.0 | 39:27 | 34-142 | (4.2) | 21-39 | 53.8% | 330 | (8.5) | 73-472 | (6.5) | (14.3) |
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| Average power rating of opponents played: CHICAGO 22, CLEVELAND 22 |
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| 8/8/2014 | PHILADELPHIA | 34-28 | W | -2 | W | 41 | O | 32-92 | 29-44-399 | 3 | 18-76 | 28-45-283 | 4 | | 8/14/2014 | JACKSONVILLE | 20-19 | W | -3 | L | 42 | U | 26-79 | 24-33-233 | 2 | 28-92 | 26-40-301 | 1 | | 8/22/2014 | @ SEATTLE | 6-34 | L | 7 | L | 46 | U | 13-51 | 25-39-219 | 1 | 31-118 | 20-32-252 | 1 | | 8/28/2014 | @ CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 8/9/2014 | @ DETROIT | 12-13 | L | -1.5 | L | 40.5 | U | 28-89 | 16-37-193 | 2 | 21-77 | 25-40-219 | 2 | | 8/18/2014 | @ WASHINGTON | 23-24 | L | 2 | W | 42 | O | 27-100 | 17-31-186 | 1 | 31-117 | 20-35-312 | 4 | | 8/23/2014 | ST LOUIS | 14-33 | L | -3 | L | 43.5 | O | 15-32 | 20-31-146 | 2 | 34-142 | 21-39-330 | 1 | | 8/28/2014 | CHICAGO | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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 | CHICAGO: Aaron Kromer is both the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, though head coach Marc Trestman handles the play-calling duties. This is a versatile running game that shows a lot of different looks and styles. They're at their best with fullback Tony Fiammetta leading the way for Matt Forte on inside zone runs. They'll also use some basic man concepts, with pulling guards leading the way, when they send Forte outside the tackles. It's a pass-heavy offense and will remain that way considering the lack of depth behind Forte, who will carry a huge workload with rookie Ka'Deem Carey likely to be sprinkled in.
Chicago will continue to run a pass-heavy offense under Trestman. He emphasized shorter, quicker timing routes with quarterback Jay Cutler, keeping him relatively upright and allowing his NBA-sized receivers to make plays. Cutler is able to make more pre- snap determinations, and often just puts the ball up top for either Brandon Marshall or Alshon Jeffery to bring in. The two of them work deeper downfield than most receivers. They'll use TE Martellus Bennett as a possession guy in the middle of the field once the receivers stretch out opposing defenses. They'll go three-wide sparingly. Forte will be involved heavily in the screen game and as a checkdown option.
After the Bears' horrific 2013 season of placing among the bottom-three NFL teams in sacks, points allowed and yards allowed, changes were definitely needed under defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. But new defensive ends Jared Allen and Lamarr Houston and new safeties Ryan Mundy and M.D. Jennings can only help so much. | | CLEVELAND: New head coach Mike Pettine brought in Kyle Shanahan to be his offensive coordinator. Pettine also hired former Ravens O-Line coach Andy Moeller to help operate a running game that's expected to be built around a zone-blocking scheme. Ben Tate fits the bill as a one-cut back who was used in a similar scheme in Houston. Tate is injury-prone, but he'll likely be given as much as he can handle. Rookies Terrence West and Isaiah Crowell will battle in the preseason for the role of No. 2 RB on early downs while Chris Ogbonnaya is expected to begin the year as the main back on obvious passing downs. Shanahan oversaw some zone-read option stuff in Washington. It could be sprinkled in with Johnny Manziel, but considering Robert Griffin III's injuries, they figure to go light.
Shanahan ran a fairly traditional West Coast passing game and should do so with Manziel under center. Miles Austin seems to have a good a chance as any of Cleveland's receivers to fill in for Josh Gordon as Manziel's top downfield target. If Austin does win the role, he would likely line up at split end and be used on a lot of hard play-action. They'll likely use three-wide often, utilizing Andrew Hawkins out of the slot as a catch-and-run and either Nate Burleson or Earl Bennett as the No. 3 WR. TE Jordan Cameron should be neck-and-neck with Hawkins for the most receptions, working more crossing routes this year, and he'll be the clear-cut top receiving option in the red zone.
The Browns have a solid defense that added heady veteran starters SS Donte Whitner and ILB Karlos Dansby this offseason. But the anemic offense will likely put them in many short fields again, and new defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil will have to figure why the team was tied for 29th in red-zone defense last season. |
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| Last Updated: 4/26/2024 5:28:29 AM EST. |
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