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Since 2023, the Browns defense has allowed the fewest first downs in the NFL, and it's not even close.

1. Browns: 611
2. Chiefs: 703

Every week when I check the numbers in the game notes, it still blows my mind.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 14d

For the first time I'm in my life, I'm rooting for the Red Sox tonight.

I'm still trying to reconcile my emotions.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 14d

Kevin Stefanski says the league office agreed that Javon Bullard's low block, outside the tackle box, that injured Dawand Jones, deserved a flag:

"That should have been a penalty, which we all thought in the moment."

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

VERY small sample size (6 starts)...

But, the Falcons are 0-4 with Michael Penix as the starting QB when the opponent scores 8+ points.

(via NFL Research)

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

Jayden Daniels: "Up to the doctors. Not my decision."

"I feel good."

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

Brian Schottenheimer: "We have not been playing to the standard that would we want to play to, but if we had Micah you can't predict we'd be playing any better."

"Are you 3-0? Are you 0-3? You don't know, man. Those are projections."

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

Through 3 games, 50.3% of the Browns yards from scrimmage (458 of 910) have come from rookies.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

Through 3 weeks, we're averaging less than 2 kickoff touchbacks per NFL game.

48 games
84 touchbacks

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

Quinshon Judkins leads the Browns with 166 yards from scrimmage, despite missing their Week 1 game.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 16d

128 Modern-Era nominees for HOF list was just released.

13 first-year eligibles:

Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Alex Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Greg Olsen, Jason Witten, Frank Gore, LeSean McCoy, David DeCastro, Maurkice Pouncey, Geno Atkins, Jurrell Casey, Thomas Davis

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 17d

Infield single, infield single, error when pitcher snaps the ball between his legs like a center, swinging strike hits batter in the face, wild pitch, balk, infield single.

3 runs.
Ball never leaves infield.

Craziest inning ever?

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 17d

Mike Tomlin describes Vikings QB Carson Wentz as a "grizzly veteran."

I assume he meant "grizzly" rather than "grisly", which means "causing horror or disgust".

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 18d

Kevin Stefanski on Myles Garrett:

"He's the Defensive Player of the Year for perpetuity in my opinion."

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 18d

Browns defense has allowed 172 yards rushing through 3 games.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 19d

Week 3

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 22d

No 0-3 team has gone on to advance to the @NFL Playoffs since the field expanded to 14 in 2020.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 22d

A 6:29 TD drive is a good way to start on the road.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 23d

Kyle Shanahan says Brock Purdy "has a chance" this week.

Purdy will be limited today.

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 23d

Bears HC Ben Johnson, asked about his production meeting this week with Tom Brady:

"I've been careful with everything I've said since the season started. I've been in pure 'coach-speak mode'." (laughter from the room)

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Andrew Siciliano @andrewsiciliano.bsky.social · 23d

Browns lead the NFL in total defense, but are the first team to start 0-2 despite allowing fewer than 400 yards since Buddy Ryan's 1994 Cardinals.

(via NFL Research)

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