It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cleveland had no problem doing just that on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 21-3 victory over the Ashley Screaming Eagle. The Rams' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Cleveland's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jackson Byrd, who threw for 191 yards and a touchdown on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 77 yards.
Cleveland's defense stepped up as well, laying out Jackson Eller. nine times. Daniel Lugo and Jaylen King were the leaders of the group effort as each produced three apiece. King is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played. Cameron Melvin was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing two fumbles, and making 12 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Cleveland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Cleveland pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Ashley, they moved to 9-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Cleveland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-28 victory against Jordan on the 29th. Ashley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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