Cleveland Browns: Week 1 score predictions vs. Tennessee Titans
By Randy Gurzi
Writer: Joel Cade
Game: Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns
Summary: The Browns open the season against an underrated, dare I say underestimated, Tennessee Titans football team. On paper, the Browns should roll this team. However, when matchups are examined, it may be a longer day than expected.
On defense, the Browns should roll. The defensive line will be key in stopping the run. The Titans are built to run the ball. Should they put up some long drives, the defense may wear out toward the end of the game. The Titans will be without Taylor Lewan which will hurt severely in the passing game. The key will be to stop the run to force passing situations.
Offense is where the Browns may struggle. The offensive line is a question mark coming into the season and will be tested week one. It will be imperative to establish the run to slow down the Titans pass rush. Guard will be a concern as Jurrell Casey might make Eric Kush wish he was still a back up. If the Titans defensive line can create havoc, the deep passing game Baker loves so much may not be open. This combination could make for a long day. Pray that Nick Chubb has a monster day.
In the end, the Browns defense will carry the day as the offense shakes off the rust from not playing in the preseason.
Prediction: Cleveland 24, Tennessee 17