This Sunday, the Cleveland Browns take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. Underneath, we analyze many focal points, impediments, and common contemplations approximately the two groups some time recently getting to our expectations for the diversion.
The Browns are 4-2 and are on a two-game winning streak for the primary time this season, essentially having done so with P.J. Walker at quarterback. The triumphs came against the previously-undefeated San Francisco 49ers, and a extreme Indianapolis Colts group on the street. In spite of that, there appears to be a sense of fans bracing themselves for a loss this week.
After you see at who the DBN staff picked, it’s almost all Seahawks. In any case, in that same article, you’ll see that three of the four national media individuals are still taking the Browns. Hell, indeed our Seahawks associate, who didn’t indicate a win/loss, at least thinks that Cleveland will cover in this diversion.
Why are we so critical? This is often a diversion that seem play to numerous of the Browns’ qualities. Seattle’s hostile line is beautiful youthful and inexperienced, and in spite of the fact that they have not been a prepare wreck, they do deliver up a part of weights that Geno Smith must avoid. Furthermore, Seattle has been destitute at changing over within the ruddy zone, and their defense has had trouble in ceasing groups on third down. Three of Seattle’s wins have come against the most exceedingly bad groups in football (Carolina, NYG, Arizona), so it’s intense to tell how true blue they are.
I go back, at that point, to inquiring, why the negativity? I think it fair goes back to the group being stuck with P.J. Walker as our quarterback. Walker has conveyed a few end-of-half drives out of no where over the past two recreations, but other than that, it hasn’t been lovely for he or the offense. The recipients aren’t getting the ball frequently, there isn’t sufficient arm quality to thrust the ball down the field, and groups are taking chances to stuff the run, which frequently puts the offense in 3rd-and-long circumstances. The Browns have won the final two weeks, but it took a combination of missed field objectives, a few wtf punishment calls that went in Cleveland’s favor, Dustin Hopkins going God-mode for two weeks in a push, and indeed with all of that, the Browns still required all four downs from the 1 yard line final week to induce the game-winning landing. Playing on the street, against a quality group, I think fans are considering, “Ok, our defense is still awesome, but one of these weeks, Walker beneath center is driving to a loss.”
On the Shinning Side of Things…
Aside from quarterback, the Browns have a few positives to think approximately this week. Protectively, they gotten away the genuine harm bug, as Denzel Ward is fine and will play, and the group may be getting Sione Takitaki back after lost final week. To a degree, it’s not terrible when the defense gets lowered at times by the likes of the Ravens and the Colts, since. It makes instructing points for the defense, but the one thing it’ll not do is let them halt their forceful and badassery mentality, as Jim Schwartz put it. On the open to instruction minutes, in spite of the fact that, able to see at the two plays when Myles Garrett stood still after bouncing offsides final week:
Jim Schwartz said the message on offsides plays isn’t to bounce back, or maybe to fair keep going and halt the play.
Said it fetched them when Myles Garrett attempted to hop back and the defense halted as the play proceeded. #Browns
— Hayden Forest (@H_Grove) October 26, 2023
On the hostile side of the ball, the running back circumstance will be the greatest thing to observe this week. We thought Jerome Portage would be out this week, as Cleveland included three running backs to the hone squad with Kareem Hunt also slammed up. But at that point Portage practiced on Friday, and Chase practiced on Thursday. Will both backs be ready-to-go?
The offense should discover a way to halt the enormous negative plays on running downs. Final week, Portage had runs of -4, -3, and -6 yards (to be reasonable, that final one was the pitch that he missed the capture on). Pierre Solid had runs that went for -1, -3, and -3 yards. Allowed, runs will fall flat for misfortunes at times, but frequently with Cleveland, those negative runs come on moment down. Which means the group goes from attempting to make a 3rd-and-3 sort of circumstance, to being stuck in a 3rd-and-11.
The Seahawks are 2nd within the NFL in run defense, permitting 87.2 surging yards per amusement. Within the ruddy zone, they permit touchdowns 82% of the time, and they appear to permit the brief passing amusement to have a few victory. It’ll be curiously to see what sort of hostile gameplan Kevin Stefanski comes up with for this one. Possibly we’ll see him attempt to sling it with Walker, inside his restrictions.
Fast Hitters
Dustin Hopkins has been the Extraordinary Groups Player of the Week for the AFC for two straight weeks, hitting 50+ yard field objectives with ease. You can’t check on a fellow to continuously be cash, but the expansion of Hopkins seem authentically be the contrast between the group being 4-2 right presently vs. conceivable being 2-4 or 1-5, which is beautiful insane to think almost. Or possibly it’s fair been so long since we’ve had a dependable kicker that I am over-rated his commitment, which can be the standard for other groups.
Concurring to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Browns are 3.5 point underdogs against the Seahawks.
Expectations
Here are forecasts from different staff individuals at DBN.
Chris Pokorny: “I need to conversation myself into a Browns win, but I think the hostile battles come back to nibble Cleveland this week.” Seahawks 23, Browns 17
Thomas Moore: “It isn’t reaching to be simple for the Browns on Sunday against the Seahawks. The offense can’t discover the conclusion zone with P.J. Walker at quarterback (three touchdowns in 25 hostile drives) and as much fun as Dustin Hopkins has been, living on 50-yard-plus field objectives isn’t great for anyone’s wellbeing. The defense had a few issues final week against the Colts but still carried sufficient of the water for the Browns to win. The circumstance ought to be the same on Sunday. The Seahawks are nothing uncommon on offense (but not one or the other were the Colts) so in the event that Walker can dispense with the turnovers and the defense plays the way it can, Cleveland can choose up its third successive triumph. Anticipate the stretch level to be tall once more for everybody included, but the Browns will discover a way to drag this one out.” Browns 13, Seahawks 10.
Barry Shuck: “Seattle has the 12th man (which by the way they rent from Texas A&M) while the Browns have their own 12th men who wears zebra stripes in that final diversion. Ideally, Deshaun Watson will play since CLE is the worst-ranked passing assault within the association. All this getting ability and can’t get the ball to them, eh? What was gathered to be this modern “Air Raid” offense is presently the “Air Masquerade” assault instep. Browns can still run the ball and will require Kareem Chase to appear why this front office chose him rather than the other choices they had when Scratch Chubb went to IR.
Defense is still kicking ass in spite of the fact that permitting the Colts to score nearly 40 was concerning. Myles Garrett for President! Browns have allowed the least passing yards much obliged to an extremely great security bunch who doesn’t get close the acknowledgment they ought to. The 4-2-0 Seahawks are great against the pass as well and usually where I think the amusement will be won. Cleveland is terrible at making to begin with downs onkey third-down plays and will have a drawer full that are of long remove where they are fair appalling at change. Like Cleveland, this can be a program that doesn’t know in case they are great or not yet.” Seahawks 27, Browns 19
Jared Mueller: “Keeping it basic this week, I don’t think the Seahawks are that great and I think the Browns fair have as well much show encompassing them as a street group on the West Coast. The thing that appears most certain is simply ought to wagered the beneath this week. After that, which defense can make a enormous play and which QB can maintain a strategic distance from the huge botch? I’ll take that group and, for this week, that group is Seattle.” Seahawks 20, Browns 16
Curtiss Brown: “As somebody who could be a fan of both groups (to be fair I back both groups so don’t judge me there are others who have two groups to root), this amusement has me conflicted. It’s such a disgrace that this amusement wasn’t flexed to Sunday night since typically a enormous diversion. Cleveland is 4-2 but you couldn’t tell by the way everybody is acting. It’s rationally depleting managing with the negative vitality but it’s Cleveland the group can be undefeated and individuals would discover ways to complain. Quarterback PJ Walker will begin after Watson was ruled out due to his bear bothering him, on the off chance that Watson played I don’t think he would wrap up the diversion against Seattle. Cleveland’s offense is more conflicting than terrible, one drive they score then the another drive the punt group is coming out. Seattle’s defense (like Cleveland’s) is progressed this season but it’s not close Cleveland’s level. But this defense could be a parcel way better than what individuals think. Security Jamal Adams looks solid and he’s making an affect, exterior linebacker Boye Mafe is climbing and cornerback Devon Witherspoon is making his case for Cautious Rookie of the Year. Linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Bobby Wagner are playing remarkable and the defense contains a diverse vibe to them. In the event that Cleveland needs to take off with a name, they ought to start out quick and take the swarm out of it since once the crowd gets into it, it’s difficult to contain them. Too Seattle tends to form reinforcement QB’s see like all-world but I don’t anticipate that to happen.
As for the defense, Seattle’s offense is still beautiful great in spite of their issues within the ruddy zone and on third down. The hostile line primarily on the proper side of the ball may be a bit questionable in terms of wellbeing but they have been holding up as of late. I anticipate Cleveland’s defense to challenge them but be arranged for Seattle’s offense to move the ball, they have the ability and they can discover ways to score. In the event that there’s one title to see out for is WR Jake Bobo, he can discover ways to form an affect. Cleveland’s defense will come out looking to shake off a unpleasant execution final week but Seattle’s offense will be a challenge. Seattle may be a great group. Cleveland could be a great group. This amusement should’ve been flexed into Sunday night. This diversion will be closer than what individuals think and thisamusement will come down to who executes and doesn’t make botches. In the event that this amusement goes to additional time, don’t be astounded Seahawks recreations tend to be peculiar. Donate me Seattle to win a near game.” Seahawks 27, Browns 24
Matt Wood: “Even without Watson the Browns are progressing to be affirm. Why? Recognizable story for the Browns this season, the defense. Yes the Browns’ offense has been conflicting (that’s a pleasant way of saying awful at times), but the Seahawks have struggled on offense in two regions: third downs and ruddy zone.
Indeed with the out of character execution on Sunday against Indy, the Browns are still truly great on 3rd downs and haven’t permitted numerous groups to reach the ruddy zone. I expect that to proceed come Sunday. Possibly not a rehash execution for Myles, but he is planning to be great and the defense will do the overwhelming lifting whereas the offense does fair enough.” Browns 24, Seahawks 11
Ezweav: “Not happening y’all. And it’s alright since I’d or maybe drop one like this against an NFC group instead of to have misplaced that shootout final week to the Colts. I accept in Peej and we may see him putting up a few numbers this week, but there’s fair something almost this matchup, particularly being in Seattle. that gives me the sense we’re not aiming to have sufficient.
One thing to keep an eye on be that as it may is that Geno Smith features a inclination to put the ball in harm’s way within the ruddy zone. It didn’t harmed him much final year but it’s beginning to catch up with him. Hence on the off chance that we may pop a couple of turnovers and play defense as we have all year up to final week, able to completely hang.
It’s fair Seattle in spite of the fact that. I feel like each time we’ve ever played out there, odd stuff has happened. We are throwing PJ Walker at them in this one. Fair can’t feel like we’ll come out on beat.
Yell out to NTN:” Seahawks 11, Browns 5
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