The Numbers Behind Cleveland’s Decisive Win Over Arizona
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) celebrate during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Browns got back on track with a decisive win against a lowly and undermanned Arizona Cardinals team. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting numbers behind the victory.
16 – Years since the Browns beat the Cardinals, however the Browns hold the margin all-time record by a wide margin, being 34-16-3 against them.
16 again – Years since the last Cleveland Browns shutout victory. In 2007, the Browns beat the Buffalo Bills 8-0.
3rd – The Browns defense allowed the third fewest yards in franchise history
58 – The total yards of offense the Browns defense allowed
68 – Years since the Cardinals’ offense has gained fewer yards than they did Sunday against the Browns
.720 – Kevin Stefanski’s win percentage following a loss, the third highest in NFL history since 1970, behind John Madden and George Allen.
4th – Consecutive week where Kareem Hunt found the endzone, one of the highest active strea
107.5 – DeShaun Watson’s passer rating against the Cardinals defense. Watson completed 63% of his passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns.
108 – Yards gained on Watson’s two deep balls to Amari Cooper. Not only is the Watson to Cooper connection starting the meld, but Watson’s deep ball is starting to come back.
7 – Amount of times rookie QB Clayton Tune was sacked, for a total of loss of 41 yards
3 – Turnovers the Browns defense forced, two interceptions and one QB fumble recovery. The Browns defense is really starting to flip the turnover margin.
9 – Punts the Arizona Cardinals’ special teams had to make for an average of 51.1 yards per punt
8% – The Cardinals’ third down conversion rate against the Cleveland defense, going 1-12.
1.2 – Average yards gained per play by the Arizona offense.
7 – First downs allowed by the Browns defense.
58.6 – Average yards per punt by Corey Bojorquez, with a long of
-25 – Rushing yards before contact allowed by the Browns defense (This stat gets more and more outlandish the more you think about it).
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