TD Machine Nick Chubb Could Prove to Be a Decisive Factor for Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs
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The Cleveland Browns will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at the Arrowhead for their first Divisional Round tie in over 25 years. And to make it to the Conference Championship, they’ll rely heavily on running back Nick Chubb.
The Pro-Bowl running back has been the key driver for the Browns offense. With his speed and strength, Chubb has made the Browns run game one of the best in the league.
And luckily for the Browns, their 2018 2nd Round draft pick is entering the tie in red-hot form.
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Nick Chubb has the longest Browns scoring streak in decades
A franchise that has suffered terrible misfortunes with draft picks seems to have unearthed a gem. The running back in 2020 registered over a 1,000 rushing yards. Which also included 12 touchdowns. He also scored a receiving touchdown in the playoff game against the Steelers.
But more interestingly so, his last 8 scores came in 7 games. According to ESPN, his scoring streak is the longest by a Browns player since 1970. The last Cleveland Browns player to score in 7 straight games was Bo Scott. Also a running back.
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If the Browns managed to do the unthinkable and make it all the way to the Super Bowl, then Chubb can even equal the all-time franchise record.
Taking into consideration that Chubb scores in all 3 remaining games, then he’ll equal the 10-game-streak achieved in 1968 by Leroy Kelly.
Running game, the Chiefs defense’s kryptonite
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The Kansas City Chiefs have been struggling to deal with rushing plays all season. Allowing 4.5 yards per carry, which ranks them 17th in the league, the Chiefs have given up plenty of yardage to running backs.
Their 122.1 rushing yards allowed also ranks them a lowly 21st in the league. And with the Cleveland Browns possessing one of the best rushing attacks in the league with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, the Chiefs will surely have a lot on their plate.
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With the Chiefs looking to defend their Super Bowl title, Mahomes and the offense will have to put in a little extra to counter the points they’re likely to concede against the Browns rushing attack.
History Pegs the Cleveland Browns to Make a Super Bowl Run if they Can Beat the Chiefs