3 Keys to a Cleveland Browns win vs. Indianapolis Colts
By Clay Goodwin
2. Win the turnover battle
The Browns have surrendered the eighth-most yards and the fifth most points per game defensively, yet are still 3-1. The reason is, outside of a productive offense, the Browns lead the league in takeaways and also turnover margin at 10 and plus-6, respectively. If the Browns want to win this game against the Colts, they will again rely on takeaways from their defense.
Defensive end Myles Garrett leads the league with three forced fumbles, all of which have come on strip-sacks. The defense also has four interceptions from four different players. They can continue this trend against Philip Rivers who has thrown three interceptions in four games.
On the opposite side of the ball, the Browns have to continue to be strong with the football. Baker Mayfield has now gone two consecutive games without an interception. The team only has two fumbles and one came on a fake punt from punter Jamie Gillan. The offense has been good so far, and is expected to continue that this week.
If Mayfield and the offense can keep the turnovers to a minimum, look for the defense to come away with another strip-sack and another interception from Rivers to win the turnover battle and ultimately sway the momentum of the game to the Browns.