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Cleveland Browns vs. Seahawks: 5 matchups to decide outcome

Oct 10, 2019

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns delivers a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 07: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns stands on the sidelines rubbing his forehead against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers won the game 31-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 07: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns stands on the sidelines rubbing his forehead against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers won the game 31-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

5. Tre Flowers vs. Odell Beckham

Odell Beckham Jr. is going through one of, if not the toughest stretch of his NFL career. The Browns are struggling to find ways to get him involved in the passing game. They’ve gotten gimmicky with double reverse passes, running back type runs, and a forward pass triple option to get Beckham the ball, and it hasn’t worked very well.

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The Browns traded their 2019 first-round pick for Beckham and know they need him to thrive at some point this season to play their best brand of football. Growing pains were expected, but four receptions and 47-yards over the last two weeks seems more troublesome than growing pains.

The 49ers were down a cornerback and started an undrafted free agent alongside Richard Sherman, and the Browns couldn’t capitalize on that. Baker had his worse game as a pro going 8 for 22 for 100 yards and two interceptions.

The Seahawks will probably employ the same game plan as everyone else and bracket cover Odell. But if there is a bright side for the Browns, it is that Tre Flowers has been targeted in coverage 30 times and allowed 21 receptions (70 percent). If Mayfield and Beckham are going to find a grove, now is an excellent time to start.