posted by friendfromlowryESPN predictor bullshit thing had the Browns at 51% chance to win which I thought was low.
I could see it being a boring, low scoring game. Cleveland’s defense never really lets them get going and Flacco doesn’t look great but plays well enough to win a close game.
I keep having this fear that Flacco's going to have a really bad game, at the wrong time, and the defense isn't going to be able to save them.
posted by BR1986FB
It’s really a tremendous picture.
What years were they coaching with Cleveland? Early 90’s or very late 80’s?
Those crew necks feel like 1992
posted by Ironman92It’s really a tremendous picture.
What years were they coaching with Cleveland? Early 90’s or very late 80’s?
Belichick was the coach from 91 to 95. Had a ridiculous staff with Saban (obviously), Kirk Ferentz, Eric Mangini, Phil Savage, and I thought, Jim Schwartz, on his staff.
This is crazy...
15 of the 50 scoring drives allowed (30%) started inside our 40 yd line.
— CLEology (@_CLEology) January 11, 2024
7 of those drives (14%) started inside the redzone.
The #Browns have only allowed 35 scoring drives when the ball is at the 50 or further). That is 17% of our 210 total drives. 28 were TDs (4 @ CIN, Wk 18) https://t.co/BNPzXLYOuA
Ward hurts himself in practice (shocker) and is questionable for Saturday. Some media saying he should be OK.
Delpit, Hopkins, and Tillman out.
Ward is a great player but dude's made of glass.
No surprise but I'm pretty nervous about this game tomorrow. Seems like the Texans haven't been getting a lot of respect nationally and it's a foregone conclusion that the Browns are going to win this one. I have a feeling this is going to be a dogfight and I don't have a good feeling about the Browns winning this.
Myles needs a huge game to keep Stroud off his game. Hopefully Schwartz will continue to put the DB's in man coverage as Stroud is not strong against man but feasts on zone. Also move Myles around like he did against Cincy.
92.3 was talking about Myles needing a huge playoff game for his HOF resume. Also mentioned something that I wouldn't have guessed. They asked "who has more playoff wins, TJ Watt or Myles Garrett?" With the Steelers consistent success, most would've guessed Watt. Nah, nah, it's Garrett.
It also sounds like the Texans should be close to full strength.. Besides Nico Collins, it sounds like Noah Brown and Robert Woods could both play. They should also have both of their fantastic edge rushers.
Having seen Red Right 88, The Drive, The Fumble, in my lifetime THIS is the Browns team that has the best chance to get a Lombardi. Long story short, I just really don't want to see this Magic Flacco ride come to an end. I just hope this game doesn't come down to the replacement kicker trying to hit a game winner because I have no confidence in that dude.
I think I'd take the new substitute over York for sure.
O-line must protect Flacco.
Defense needs to create a score.
23-20 Browns.
posted by QuakerOatsI think I'd take the new substitute over York for sure.
O-line must protect Flacco.
Defense needs to create a score.
23-20 Browns.
You forgot "offense can't gift Houston with short fields/points due to a turnover(s)." It was glaring the percentage of TD's they gave up on their own side of the 50 yard line versus their overall TD's surrendered.
Flacco is throwing picks at a 4.1% clip. Which is horrible. Hes gonna turn it over, we have to build that into the game script.
Team that gets the most consistent pressure on the QB will win
I will say Houston has impressed me much of the year with their play calls keeping the pass rush from being successful.
Cleveland is the best I’ve watched this year with consistently making the QB rush a bit
I hope this to be a very good game. I feel it could go either way but edge goes to Flacco’s experience and Browns defensive backfield
posted by Ironman92Team that gets the most consistent pressure on the QB will win
I will say Houston has impressed me much of the year with their play calls keeping the pass rush from being successful.
Cleveland is the best I’ve watched this year with consistently making the QB rush a bit
I hope this to be a very good game. I feel it could go either way but edge goes to Flacco’s experience and Browns defensive backfield
Texans will have both of their really good edge rushers back but the X Factor will be that Stroud holds the ball longer than Keenum did so the Browns pass rush might be able to rattle him a little. Texans are very stingy turning the ball over too. If the Browns can get 1-2, I like their chances.
There has been a very low key buildup to this game. I think the Browns are focused/ready and have seen that the mantra, behind the scenes, has been a "win this for Chubb" mentality.
I like that Stroud tries to avoid running. That SHOULD play into the pass rush, and minimal gains on the ground vs our man coverage. But, hes also just better than the crop of QBs Cleveland has faced recently. Get pressure early, get him rattled and hearing footsteps, and methodically march down for a few scores.
This is an ass whipping of the first degree. Browns weak in every facet.
posted by friendfromlowryESPN predictor bullshit thing had the Browns at 51% chance to win which I thought was low.
I could see it being a boring, low scoring game. Cleveland’s defense never really lets them get going and Flacco doesn’t look great but plays well enough to win a close game.
100% wrong
I’ve said it since early season…I love how the Texans OC calls plays. Houston’s o-line is solid
It’s not like they are the most loaded offensive weapons
Well that was awful
Defense was shit far too often to be considered elite. They owned so much, but man when they got out of position it was TD parade.
And Flacco was Flacco. Finally bit them. This team is set up to do damage next season, if healthy. Have a great offseason and let’s roll.
