The Browns are an enormous 7.5-point favorite in this week’s contest, likely leading to an extreme rushing game script.
The Cleveland Browns have called the 5th-most plays in the NFL this year, averaging a colossal 62.1 plays per game.
The Cleveland Browns O-line profiles as the 8th-best in the league this year in pass protection, which has a strong effect on all pass attack stats across the board.
The Cleveland Browns O-line has afforded their QB 2.54 seconds before getting pressured (8th-best in the NFL since the start of last season), which has a positive effect on all passing game metrics across the board.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense has gotten pressure on opposing QBs 2.58 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 2nd-slowest in the NFL since the start of last season.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Cleveland Browns as the 6th-least pass-heavy team among all teams this week with a 52.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Browns to run the 7th-least total plays among all teams this week with 63.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Deshaun Watson to attempt 30.4 passes in this week’s game, on average: the 3rd-least of all quarterbacks.
The Cincinnati Bengals linebackers grade out as the 5th-best unit in the NFL this year in pass coverage.