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Deshaun Watson is second league wide in QBR when he's blitzed. It's 95 when he's not blitzed. He has a QBR of 24. Thirty nine percent of Cleveland's receiving yards have come after contact, which leads the NFL by a significant margin.
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Watson thrives vs. blitz (95 QBR) but struggles without it (24 QBR)

Deshaun Watson is second in the NFL in QBR when blitzed (95) but drops to 24 QBR when not blitzed—a massive 71-point swing. This reflects the Browns' offensive design built around yards after the catch; 39% of Cleveland's receiving yards come after contact, leading the NFL by a significant margin. The Jets, who blitz at a 7th-highest rate, should avoid blitzing and instead try to generate pressure with four-man fronts while emphasizing tackling, as the Browns punish missed tackles.

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