{"id":63182,"date":"2025-10-24T05:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=63182"},"modified":"2025-10-24T02:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T06:08:54","slug":"morse-cleveland-browns-preview-and-patriots-game-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2025\/10\/24\/morse-cleveland-browns-preview-and-patriots-game-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"MORSE: Cleveland Browns Preview and Patriots Game Prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2025 NFL season with anticipation and renewed optimism. After years of ups and downs, the team is looking to build on recent successes and address lingering challenges. This preview examines the Browns\u2019 coaching staff and roster.<\/p>\n

Coaching Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Head coach Kevin Stefanski returns, bringing stability and a disciplined approach. The coaching staff has been revamped in key areas, including offensive coordination and defensive strategy, to maximize the roster\u2019s potential.\u00a0 Patriots favorite Ross Ventrone has been elevated to Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator.\u00a0 Tommy Rees is the Offensive Coordinator and long time respected Defensive Coordinator is Jim Schwartz.<\/p>\n

Patriots Coaches with Links to Cleveland<\/h3>\n
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  • Cornerbacks Justin Hamilton (2006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Tight Ends\/Pass Game Coord. Thomas Brown (2009-10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • EVP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf (2018-19)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Quarterbacks Ashton Grant (2020-24)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Head Coach Mike Vrabel (2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Vrabel has very good insight into how Head Coach Kevin Stepanski operates as he was on their staff last season as a consultant.\u00a0 QB Coach Ashton Grant has spent his entire 4 year NFL coaching career with Cleveland.<\/p>\n

            Roster Overview<\/h3>\n

            It\u2019s hard to win games when you have bad quarterbacks, but it\u2019s even harder to win games when your cap is being held hostage by a bad quarterback (Deshaun Watson) who is not playing for you. Watson has a $36 million cap hit this year, which is only $36 million because the Browns restructured his deal and converted $45 million of his salary into a signing bonus. Next year\u2019s cap hit is now $81 million with a dead cap of $131 million, so the Browns will likely restructure the contract once again.\u00a0 Watson is out again with a torn Achilles.\u00a0 They are hamstrung by the ridiculous contract they signed with Watson.\u00a0 In 2025 they were ranked #32 in Draft Capital and couldn\u2019t make any splashes.\u00a0 They did make a smart trade with Jacksonville by trading the #2 pick for Jacksonville\u2019s #5 pick this year and their 2026 1st<\/sup> round pick.<\/p>\n

            Offense: 3WR 1TE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            <\/td>\nStarter<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n4th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            QB<\/td>\nDillon Gabriel<\/td>\nShedeur Sanders<\/td>\nDeshaun Watson O<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            RB<\/td>\nQuinshon Judkins<\/td>\nJerome Ford<\/td>\nDylan Sampson<\/td>\nRaheim Sanders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            WR<\/td>\nJerry Jeudy<\/td>\nMalachi Corley<\/td>\nDeAndre Carter IR<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            WR<\/td>\nIsaiah Bond<\/td>\nGage Larvadain<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            WR<\/td>\nJamari Thrash<\/td>\nCedric Tillman IR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            TE<\/td>\nDavid Njoku Q<\/td>\nHarold Fannin<\/td>\nBlake Whiteheart<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            LT<\/td>\nCam\u00a0Robinson<\/td>\nKT Leveston<\/td>\nDawand\u00a0Jones IR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            LG<\/td>\nJoel Bitonio<\/td>\nTeven\u00a0Jenkins<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            C<\/td>\nEthan Pocic<\/td>\nLuke Wypler<\/td>\nJustin Osborne\u00a0IR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            RG<\/td>\nWyatt Teller<\/td>\nZak Zinter<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            RT<\/td>\nJack\u00a0Conklin Q<\/td>\nCornelius Lucas<\/td>\nKT Leveston<\/td>\nDawand\u00a0Jones IR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n

            The Browns offense doesn\u2019t scare me. They are 30th<\/sup> overall at 256.1 per game, 30th<\/sup> in Pass Offense 178.1 per game, and 28th<\/sup> in Run Offense at 92.6 per game. \u00a0\u00a0If the Patriots run defense plays as they have shown in all 7 games this season, they should put the clamps on the Browns run game and force rookie Dillon Gabriel to prove he is a passer.\u00a0 The Browns traded starting QB Joe Flacco after he was benched in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel.\u00a0 The 5\u201911\u201d, 205-pound QB out of Oregon played for Oklahoma and UCF in his 6-year college career.\u00a0 Gabriel is actually older than Drake Maye.\u00a0 He was drafted by Cleveland in the 3rd<\/sup> round (94).\u00a0 So far this year he has started 3 games with 3 TDs, 546 yards passing, 59.8%, and an 82.5 QB Rating.\u00a0 In those three games he rushed 6 times for 17 yards and has been sacked 10 times.\u00a0 His backup is the enigmatic rookie Shedeur Sanders.<\/p>\n

            In the running game Quinshon Judkins has assumed the lead back role.\u00a0 The rookie from Ohio State was the other half of the running tandem with Pats Treyveon Henderson who was selected ahead of him.\u00a0 The 6\u2019, 225-pound back has rushed for 467 yards, 4.3 YPC and 5 TDs.\u00a0 He also caught 9 passes for 62 yards, 6.9 YPC and 0 TDs.\u00a0 Judkins played at Mississippi for 2 years before Ohio State and was selected 1st<\/sup> Team All-SEC both of those years.<\/p>\n

            Backup Jerome Ford is a very good back and one the Patriots should look at acquiring at the trade deadline.\u00a0 \u00a0The 5\u201910\u201d, 210-pound back played at Cincinnati and Alabama.\u00a0 In the 2022 draft he was selected by Cleveland in the 5th<\/sup> round (156).\u00a0 This season he has only rushed 21 times for 73 yards, 3.8 YPC and 0 TDs.\u00a0 He is a very reliable receiver out of the backfield with 20 receptions on 23 targets for 77 yards, 3.8 YPC and 0 TDs. \u00a0Ford has a 4.48 40-yard dash time.<\/p>\n

            Dylan Sampson, a speedy back out of Tennessee, is the third string back.\u00a0 The diminutive 5\u20198\u201d, 200-pound back was selected in the 4th<\/sup> round (126) this year.\u00a0 He runs a 4.46 40-yard dash and was selected as a 2nd<\/sup> Team All-American and SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.\u00a0 He was a player I had my eye on for the Patriots, had they not taken Treyveon Henderson in the 2nd<\/sup> round. He has rushed for 51 yards, 2.0 YPC and 0 TDs and caught 15 of 17 targets for 104 yards, 6.9 YPC and 1 TD.<\/p>\n

            The Wide Receiver room is led by Jerry Jeudy the 6\u20191\u201d 195-pound wideout.\u00a0 Last season he was selected to the pro Bowl. In college at Alabama, he was 2x All-American, 2x All-SEC, and the Biletnikoff winner.\u00a0 Cleveland acquired Jeudy from Denver at the start of last season.\u00a0 In 2020 he was Denver\u2019s 1st<\/sup> round (15) selection.\u00a0 On the season he has 22 catches on 52 targets. Just 42% catch rate when targeted.\u00a0 Poor QB play is a big part of this problem.<\/p>\n

            The number 2 receiver is Isaiah Bond a speedy (4.35) UDFA out of Texas and Alabama.\u00a0 The 5\u201911\u201d, 180-pound receiver has 11 catches on 26 targets (another receiver under 50%) and 0 TDs.\u00a0 The dropoff is significant after the top two.\u00a0 With Cedric Tillman on IR, Jamari Thrash is the 3rd<\/sup> receiver.\u00a0 The 6\u2019190-pound receiver out of Louisville and Georgia State has 8 catches on 11 targets for 76 yards and 9.5 YPC, and 0 TDs. \u00a0Thrash a 2024 5th<\/sup> round (156) pick by Cleveland.\u00a0 \u00a0Malachi Corley rounds out the receiving corps and has just 2 catches on the season.<\/p>\n

            The Cleveland TEs can hurt you.\u00a0 David Njoku is an established pass catcher.\u00a0 The 6\u20194\u201d 246-pound TE was drafted by Cleveland in the 2017 1st<\/sup> round (29) out of Miami.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0In his career, he has 351 receptions, 3,769 yards, 10.7 YPC, and 30 TDs.\u00a0 This year, he has 23 catches on 36 targets, 223 yards, 9.7 YPC and 1 TD.\u00a0 Njoku was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to play in Sunday\u2019s game.\u00a0 Rookie TE Harold Fannin is more a big WR than an inline TE.\u00a0 He is a matchup nightmare, especially for the Patriots who have a hard time covering TEs.\u00a0 The 6\u20193\u201d 241-pound TE was selected by Cleveland this year in the 3rd<\/sup> Round (67).\u00a0 The Bowling Green product leads the Browns in receptions with 32 catches on 43 targets, for 290 yards, 9.1 YPC, and 1 TD.<\/p>\n

            According to Pro Football Focus (PFF) the Browns have the worst Offensive line in the NFL.\u00a0 LG Joel Bitonio is still one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL. \u00a0\u00a0The 34-year-old, 11-year veteran was the 2nd<\/sup> Round (35) pick of Cleveland in 2014. Bitonio, has been selected as a 1st<\/sup> Team All Pro twice, 2nd<\/sup> Team All Pro 3 times, Pro Bowl 7 x in his career. \u00a0His PFF Grade is 76.3, 3rd<\/sup> amongst all Guards.\u00a0 On the year he has given up 0 Sacks, 1 QB Hit, 9 Hurries and 10 Pressures.\u00a0 How the mighty have fallen.<\/p>\n

            Cam Robinson, the 6\u20196\u201d320-pound Tackle from Alabama was selected by Jacksonville in the 2017 Draft 2nd<\/sup> round (34).\u00a0 He has disappointed at every stop with 4 Teams. \u00a0\u00a0On September 29th<\/sup> this year, Robinson was traded by Houston with a 7th<\/sup> Round pick to Cleveland for a 6th<\/sup> Round pick.\u00a0 His PFF grade is 45.9, 99th<\/sup> amongst tackles.\u00a0 So far this season he has given up 2 Sacks, 2 QB Hits, 2Hurries and 7 Pressures. At Center is Ethan Pocic, the 6\u20196\u201d, 320-pound Center played at LSU where he earned 1st<\/sup> Team All SEC and 1st<\/sup> Team All-American honors.\u00a0 The 2017 2nd<\/sup> round (58) selection by Seattle has a PFF Grade of 59.4. 37th<\/sup> amongst Centers.\u00a0 On the season he has 2 Sacks, 2 QB Hits, 7 Hurries and 11 Pressures.\u00a0 Pocic was sick and did not practice on Thursday.\u00a0 This should be monitored to see if he travels with the team on Saturday.<\/p>\n

            Wyatt Teller is the Right Guard.\u00a0 The 30-year-old was drafted by Buffalo in the 2018 draft 5th<\/sup> Round (166).\u00a0 The 6\u20194\u201d, 315-pound Guard was selected 2nd Team All-Pro 2 x and 3x Pro Bowl.\u00a0 His PFF Grade is 63.5 good for 78th<\/sup> amongst all guards.\u00a0 For the season he has given up 2 Sacks, 1 QB Hit, 13 Hurries and 16 Pressures. \u00a0Right Tackle has been a huge problem for Cleveland.\u00a0 Starter Dawand Jones has been on season-long Injured Reserve after suffering a LCL knee injury in the 3rd<\/sup> game of the season.<\/p>\n

            Jack Conklin was the original replacement, but he has played only one full game.\u00a0 Conklin missed last week\u2019s game versus Miami with a Concussion.\u00a0 He has cleared Concussion Protocol and practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to play on Sunday.\u00a0 The 6\u20196\u201d, 308-pound Tackle out of Michigan State was selected by Tennessee in the 2016 Draft 1st<\/sup> Round (18). \u00a0\u00a0His PFF Grade is 58.1 good for 72nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 On the season he has given up 1 Sack, 1, QB Hit, 4 Hurries and 6 Pressures in just 129 snaps in 3 games.<\/p>\n

            Backup Tackles KT Levenson and Cornelius Lucas have been turnstiles at RT.\u00a0 They have given up 5 and 3 sacks apiece.\u00a0 Levenson PFF Grade is 44.3 (101) and Lucas 42.9 (105) out of 116 graded players.\u00a0 Leveston has generally struggled in pass protection this season. His 16.7% pressure rate allowed ranks last among all offensive linemen.<\/p>\n

            Defense: 3-4<\/h3>\n

            The defense remains a strength under Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz.\u00a0 \u00a0Anchored by a formidable defensive line and talented secondary. The addition of new linebackers and safeties is expected to improve run defense and coverage schemes, making the unit more versatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            <\/td>\nStarter<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            LDE<\/td>\nMyles Garrett<\/td>\nJoe Tryon-Shoyinka<\/td>\nCameron\u00a0Thomas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            NT<\/td>\nMaliek\u00a0Collins<\/td>\nShelby\u00a0Harris<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            RDE<\/td>\nMason \u00a0Graham<\/td>\nMike\u00a0Hall Q<\/td>\nAdin Huntington\u00a0Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            WLB<\/td>\nIsaiah McGuire<\/td>\nAlex\u00a0Wright<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            LILB<\/td>\nMohamoud Diabate<\/td>\nJerome\u00a0Baker<\/td>\nJeremiah Owusu-Koramoah\u00a0O<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            RILB<\/td>\nCarson Schwesinger<\/td>\nNathaniel\u00a0Watson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            SLB<\/td>\nDevin Bush<\/td>\nEaston Mascarenas-Arnold<\/td>\nWinston \u00a0Reid\u00a0IR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            LCB<\/td>\nDenzel\u00a0Ward<\/td>\nJarrick Bernard-Converse<\/td>\nAnthony Kendall\u00a0IR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            SS<\/td>\nGrant Delpit<\/td>\nRayshawn\u00a0Jenkins<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            FS<\/td>\nRonnie Hickman<\/td>\nDonovan McMillon<\/td>\nDamontae Kazee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            RCB<\/td>\nTyson\u00a0Campbell<\/td>\nDom\u00a0Jones<\/td>\nTre Avery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            NB<\/td>\nMyles Harden<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            This may be the best Defense the Patriots have faced since the Minnesota Vikings in the pre-season. \u00a0They are ranked #1 overall, giving up 256.1 Yard per game.\u00a0 Their Pass Defense is 3rd<\/sup> at 173,1 per game and the Run Defense is stout is #4 at 82.4 per game just behind the Patriots.\u00a0 It all starts with Myles Garrett.\u00a0 The Browns ranked first in pressure rate last season but lagged behind a bit with 41 sacks. The biggest offseason move was the long term extension for Myles Garrett, who at one point appeared destined to leave via trade. Last season, Garrett led all qualified pass rushers with an 18.4% pressure rate and finished second with 14 sacks. He has recorded at least 10 sacks in seven straight seasons.\u00a0 Garrett was the #1 overall pick by Cleveland in the 2017 draft.\u00a0 At Texas A&M, he was selected to the 1st<\/sup> Team All-SEC twice and 2nd<\/sup> Team once.\u00a0 4x All-Pro 1st<\/sup> team, 2x All-Pro 2nd<\/sup> team, 6x Pro Bowl and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. \u00a0His PFF Grade is 91.6 good for 3rd <\/sup>amongst Edge players.\u00a0 For the season he has 27 Tackles, 6 Sacks, 4 QB Hits, 17 Hurries, and 10 TFLs.\u00a0 The 30-year-old Maliek Collins is having a career year.\u00a0 The Free Agent acquisition this off season stands 6\u20192\u201d, 310-pounds and has played for 4 other teams in the league.\u00a0 In 2016 he was selected by Dallas in the 3rd<\/sup> round (67) of the draft out of Nebraska.\u00a0 His PFF Grade is 89.8 #1 amongst all DTs.\u00a0 For the season he has 15 Tackles, 4 Sacks, 3 QB Hits, and 11 Hurries.\u00a0 Mason Graham was their 1st<\/sup> round pick #5 overall this year.\u00a0 The 6\u20193\u201d, 320-pound DT out of Michigan was a 2nd<\/sup> Team All-American and 2x 1st<\/sup> Team All-Big 10 selection.\u00a0 \u00a0His PFF grade is 62.8 good for 52nd<\/sup> amongst D-linemen.\u00a0 For the season he has 17 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 QB Hit, and 10 Hurries.\u00a0 Backup D-linemen – Mike Hall was a Full Participant in practice and Adin Huntington Did Not Practice.<\/p>\n

            Rookie Carson Schwesinger has been outstanding.\u00a0 The UCLA product is a 6\u20192\u201d, 242 \u2013 pound linebacker.\u00a0 He was selected in the 2nd<\/sup> Round (33) of this year\u2019s draft.\u00a0 In 2023 he was selected as an All-American and 1st<\/sup> Team All-Big Ten.\u00a0 His PFF grade is 72.2, 19th<\/sup> amongst linebackers. For the season he has 39 Tackes, 1 Sack, 2 QB Hits, and 0 Hurries.\u00a0 Isaiah McGuire is listed as an Edge player in the 3-4 alignment.\u00a0 The 6\u20194\u201d, 271-pound Edge played at Missouri.\u00a0 In the 2023 Draft he was selected in the 4th<\/sup> round (126) after being selected 1st<\/sup> Team All-SEC.\u00a0 His PFF Grade is 74.6 good for 27th<\/sup> amongst Edge players.\u00a0 For the season he has 9 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 QB Hits, and 9 Hurries.\u00a0 Mahamoud Diabate is the other inside Linebacker.\u00a0 The 6\u20194\u201d 225-pound Backer played at Utah and Florida.\u00a0 He went Undrafted in 2023 draft.\u00a0 In limited playing time he has a PFF grade of 58.5 good for 95th<\/sup>.\u00a0 On the season in just 79 snaps he has accumulated 10 Tackles, 0 Sacks, 0 QB Hits, 0 Hurries. \u00a0Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah\u00a0has been lost for the year after sustaining a neck injury versus the Ravens.\u00a0 Devin Bush is having a fine season.\u00a0 The 5\u201911\u201d 234-pound Linebacker from Michigan was selected in the 1st<\/sup> Round (10) by Pittsburgh in the 2019 Draft.\u00a0 The 27-year-old is coming into his own with a PFF Grade of 86.7 good for 6th<\/sup> amongst Linebackers. On the year he has 36 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 QB Hit, and 1 Hurry.<\/p>\n

            In the secondary Denzel Ward the 5\u201911\u201d, 190-pound veteran played at Ohio State.\u00a0 He was drafted in the 1st<\/sup> round (4) of the 2018 Draft by the Browns.\u00a0 He is a 4 x Pro Bowl selection.\u00a0 His PFF grade is 53.5 good for 86th<\/sup> amongst CBs.\u00a0 On the season he has 20 Tackles, 0 sacks, 0 QB hits and 1 Hurry.\u00a0 The Safety tandem in Cleveland may be the best in the league.\u00a0 Grant Delpit, the 6\u20193\u201d 208-pound Strong Safety was a 2020 draft choice of Clevland in the 2nd<\/sup> round (44).\u00a0 The former LSU player was 2x All-SEC 1st<\/sup> team.\u00a0 His PFF grade is 78.6, 5th<\/sup> in the league among all Safeties.\u00a0 For the season he has 37 Tackles, 1 sack, 1 QB Hit and 1 Hurry.\u00a0 Ronnie Hickman is the Free Safety out of Ohio State.\u00a0 The 6\u2019, 209-pound Safety was an Undrafted Free Agent find by Cleveland.\u00a0 His PFF grade is 79, good for 3rd<\/sup> amongst all Safeties.\u00a0 He leads the secondary with 42 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 QB Hits and 0 Hurries.\u00a0 Both safeties are sure tacklers in the open field and are quick to come up and support the run.\u00a0 Tyson Campbell is the RCB.\u00a0 The Georgia product stands 6\u20191\u201d, 195-pounds and was drafted by Jacksonville in 2020 2nd<\/sup> round (44).\u00a0 His PFF grade is 60, good for 58th<\/sup> amongst CBs.\u00a0 On the year he has 7 Tackles and no Sacks, QB Hits and 12 Hurry.\u00a0 The Nickel back is Myles Harden.\u00a0 The 6\u2019, 200-pound DB out of South Dakota will have big responsibilities trying to cover Stefon Diggs and Pop Douglas in the slot.\u00a0 Harden was a 2024 find in the 7th<\/sup> round (227).\u00a0 His PFF grade is 63.6 good for 46th<\/sup>. \u00a0\u00a0So far this season he has 20 Tackles with no Sacks or QB Hits, and 1 Hurry.<\/p>\n

            Special Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            <\/td>\nStarter<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n4th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            PK<\/td>\nAndre Szmyt<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            P<\/td>\nCorey Bojorquez<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            H<\/td>\nCorey Bojorquez<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            PR<\/td>\nGage Larvadain<\/td>\nIsaiah Bond<\/td>\n<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            KR<\/td>\nDylan Sampson<\/td>\nJerome Ford<\/td>\nMalachi Corley<\/td>\nJamari Thrash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            LS<\/td>\nRex Sunahara<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Special Teams will be crucial in what I believe will be a close game.\u00a0 The loss of DeAndre Carter has really crippled the Kickoff and Punt Returns.\u00a0 Jerome Ford is now the principal Kickoff returner and ranks 50th<\/sup> amongst all returners in the league.\u00a0 Punt returns are pretty bad as well with Gage Larvadain averaging just 7.6 yard per return on his 5 Punt Returns.\u00a0 He doesn\u2019t qualify for a ranking.\u00a0 Andre Szmyt the kicker out of Syracuse, handles the Field Goal duties.\u00a0 He is ranked 21st<\/sup> in the kicker rankings making 10 of 12 FG attempts and all 16 of his Extra Points.\u00a0 Beyond 50 yards he is 2 of 3.\u00a0 Former Patriot Corey Bojorquez is their Punter.\u00a0 He leads the league with 38 punts but his Net Yards per Punt is 37.3, 30th<\/sup> in the league.<\/p>\n

            Game Prediction<\/h3>\n

            I expect this to be close low scoring affair.\u00a0 The Over\/Under betting line as of Thursday is 40.5.\u00a0 The Cleveland Offense should be held in check by the Patriots defense playing at home.\u00a0 They cannot come out of the gate slow.\u00a0 The Browns defense is the real deal and should give Drake Maye fits by disguising coverages and blitzes.<\/p>\n

            Jim Schwartz is a master at deception.\u00a0 The key matchup is rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson against Myles Garrett who will line up all over the Defensive Line.\u00a0 He might even take a crack at Garrett Bradbury too.\u00a0 It will be interesting if they play two high safeties or bring up one in the box to stop the run.\u00a0 Maye will not have the time to throw that he has enjoyed the last few games.\u00a0 Turnovers and Special Teams will play a huge role in this game.\u00a0 I am picking the Patriots to win 17-13 in a low-scoring affair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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