On paper, Jerry Jeudy had one of the most fitting revenge games in recent memory. The only problem: the final score.
The former 1st round receiver hauled in 9 catches for 235 yards and 1 touchdown (and 40 PPR fantasy points). It was emphatically his best performance as a Cleveland Brown since being traded from the Denver Broncos earlier this year for a paltry 5th and 6th round pick in next year’s draft.
Jerry Jeudy Delivers Big Time In “Revenge” Game
Jerry Jeudy made no secret of his desire to go back to the team that he felt wasted much of his talent, between poor quarterback play and “ineptitude” in offensive coaching.
And he very much got his wish in emphatic fashion, declaring pre game to Tony Grossi: “I just want to go back up there and whip their ass”.
Which he just did, encapsulated best in his 70 yard, play-of-the-game touchdown, per ESPN (via The Athletic).
Jerry Jeudy Passed Over For AFC Offensive Player Of The Week
Despite these borderline historic numbers (and fantasy points) – only Ja’Marr Chase‘s 264 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10 surpassed Jeudy’s receiving yards in a single game this season – the NFL decided that it was not quite good enough for one of its more prestigious prizes.
Although Josh Allen‘s impressive display – in a snowstorm, moreover – is undoubtedly deserving of credit, it is easy to see why, side by side, Jeudy has a clear case to be disappointed in not receiving the award.
Josh Allen: 13/17, 148 yards passing, 2 passing touchdowns, 141.3 passer rating; 3 carries for 18 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Jerry Jeudy: 9/13, 235 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
Although the last thing one wants to be known for is as a box score watcher, it can be hard to dispute that something may be off when a quarterback is selected over a receiver, despite managing 40% fewer total yards. Especially considering the difficulty of going up against a secondary lead by All-Pro cornerback, Pat Surtain II.
Fans Bewildered By Jeudy’s Exclusion From Award
Many fans online felt surprised by the former Alabama star’s lack of acknowledgement after a career game, and certainly one of the more impressive games for any wideout in Browns history.
The fans certainly have a good point, and there is certainly an excellent case as to whether Allen is getting “quarterback preferential treatment”, in being selected over Jeudy.
