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Browns: Keys to victory vs. Tennessee Titans

By Jonathan Goehring

Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt (4) holds as kicker Patrick Murray (2) kicks a field goal Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt (4) holds as kicker Patrick Murray (2) kicks a field goal Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Both the turnover battle and the field position battle are critical elements in every football game. However, turnovers have not been a major issue for the Browns this year, as they are only -2 in turnover ratio. Also, since this game is expected to be on the lower scoring end, field position will be more critical, as points will be difficult to come by.

As for how the Browns can be successful in the area of field position, it has to be a team effort. It’s not just punter Britton Colquitt making booming punts and the special teams doing their job. Field position has to do with both the offense and defense making the most of their drives, even when the offense has to punt.

Another key to success that impacts field position is penalties. The Browns only committed five last week, but have had troubles in general with penalties thus far this season. In each of the first five contests, they have committed a special teams penalty. This area must be cleaned up if the Browns are to win.

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In the end, it may come down to a fluke play even if the Browns have played a reasonably clean game. This is why the Browns must make sure they pay attention to every little detail, because in a game like this, it could make all the difference.

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