The most important numbers are 32 and 28, the points scored by the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns in Sunday’s game at FirstEnergy Stadium. The story of how the two teams got to those final numbers paints a deeper story and context of why the Browns are now 2-4 and the Seahawks are 5-1.
The game breakdown, by the numbers:
0 – sacks of Baker Mayfield, the first time this season he has not been sacked
1 – punt by Jamie Gillan, not counting his blocked attempt that was not his fault
2 – sacks by Myles Garrett, giving him a league-high nine in six games
2 – missed extra points in the Dawg Pound end zone, one by each team
3 – straight touchdown drives to start the game by the Browns offense
3 – interceptions thrown by Mayfield
3 – 3-and-outs forced by the Browns defense
6 – receptions by Odell Beckham Jr. in the game, five of which came in the first half
9 – Browns penalties, costing the team 83 yards
10 – Seahawks penalties, costing Seattle just 65 yards
21 – Browns first downs on offense
29 – Seattle first downs
54.9 – Mayfield’s QB Rating
117.6 – Russell Wilson’s QB Rating
122 – rushing yards by Nick Chubb, on 20 carries
124 – rushing yards by Seattle’s Chris Carson, on 24 carries
