Browns Beat Buccaneers In Home Win Preview
Browns host Tampa Bay at FirstEnergy Stadium in a 1 p.m. kickoff. Cleveland carries a 4-3 mark while the Buccaneers stand 1-6 as Lovie Smith seeks improvement in his first season. Browns analysts predict a 23-16 victory.
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Rainey Leads Buccaneers in Cleveland Visit
Tampa Bay running back Bobby Rainey, former Browns castoff, emerged as the team's top rusher last season and starts today against Cleveland. Browns end Billy Winn praises Rainey as a dynamic back, while Rainey seeks to repeat his 100 yard efforts and avoid the waiver wire after past stints with Ravens and Browns.
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Tall Buccaneers receivers test Browns height defense
Tampa Bay quarterback Mike Glennon and receivers Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans pose matchup challenges for Cleveland secondary with Jackson and Evans towering over many corners. Browns hope to start fast at home as turnovers and pressure from Gerald McCoy and Lavonte David shape the game.
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Browns Defense Holds Steady Despite Offense Slump
Second-half points allowed by the Browns equal one more than league leading Kansas City, highlighting a stout defensive effort amid offensive struggles.
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Taylor Gabriel posts 19.8 YPC and 317 receiving yards
Receiver Taylor Gabriel averages 19.8 yards per catch and has 16 receptions for 317 yards, ranking second in the league. His big play ability drives the offense as the season progresses.
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Browns poised for historic 200 yard streak by Hoyer
Brian Hoyer could become the first Cleveland Browns quarterback since Brian Sipe in 1983 to throw for 200 yards in each of eight straight games. If he repeats this feat, he would set a franchise record and extend a rare passing stretch.
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Browns focus on run game as path to win over Bengals
Browns coach Mike Pettine emphasizes collective responsibility for blocking gaps and run schemes while Cleveland analyzes gaps in run defense. QB Brian Hoyer notes play action opens the passing game, with a pivotal AFC North clash vs Cincinnati looming and weather turning.
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