Cleveland Browns vs. St. Louis Rams: 3 match-ups to watch

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Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) looks on prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Browns travel to St. Louis on Sunday to face the Rams for the first time on the road since 2007.

Both teams enter the game with just two wins on the season. The Rams have been inconsistent, just like the Browns, but do have victories over the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals, two talented teams.

The Rams are built around a strong front seven on defense that features five first-round draft picks. The St. Louis defense enters the game ranked 10th in yards allowed, once again providing  a challenge for the Browns offense. Expect the Rams to aggressively attack and try to rattle quarterback Josh McCown early.

Offensively, the Rams are led by quarterback Nick Foles, who was acquired in the offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles and currently has six touchdowns to five interceptions on the season. Foles will manage the game, but the big star of the Rams offense is rookie running back Todd Gurley. Look for the Rams to try to establish the run early in an attempt to run all over the Browns defense.

For the Browns to win here are the key match-ups that will help dictate the outcome of the game.

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