The numbers that matter most are the 35 points for the Cleveland Browns and the 30 for the Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s how the two teams got to that final score in Cleveland on Thursday night … by the numbers.
0 – Number of sacks the Browns allowed despite starting backup Chris Hubbard at right tackle. The initial NFL game book does not show a single QB hit by the Bengals defense.
0 – Field goal attempts by new Browns kicker Cody Parkey
1 – 3-and-out possession between the two teams, the Browns’ third overall drive that was held back by an intentional grounding penalty
1 – Punt by the “Scottish Hammer” Jamie Gillan
3 – Sacks by the Browns defense
4.5 – Yards per attempt by Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow
5 – Third-down conversions for the Browns, on eight attempts
5 – Fourth-down conversions by the Bengals, successful on all their attempts
5 – Number of receivers who caught Baker Mayfield’s first five passes
8 – Penalties enforced against the Browns
9.5 – Yards per attempt by Mayfield
23 – Yards, the longest gain by the Bengals offense on 88 plays
37 – Completions by Burrow, the most for a rookie in NFL history
74 – Receiving yards for Odell Beckham Jr. to lead the Browns
86 – Rushing yards for Kareem Hunt, on 10 carries. Hunt rambled for 76 of those yards in the fourth quarter.
90.6 – Burrow’s QB Rating
110.6 – Mayfield’s QB Rating
124 – Rushing yards for Nick Chubb, on 24 carries
353 – Total Bengals yards, on 88 plays
454 – Total Browns yards, on 58 plays
