4 Cleveland Browns who will be key to beating Arizona Cardinals
By Greg Newland
With a record of 3-2, the Cleveland Browns have a huge game at home vs. the 5-0 Arizona Cardinals. These four players must step up for the team to win.
The loss the Cleveland Browns took last weekend was heartbreaking, but it’s now time to move on to the Arizona Cardinals. At 3-2, the Browns can’t afford to lose another game, risking falling even further behind the division-leading Ravens who are currently 4-1.
Arizona comes to town as one of the hottest teams in the NFL. They are 5-0 and have impressive wins over the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers the last two weeks. Their defense does a good job at creating quarterback pressure, and Kyler Murray has become a nightmare duel threat to stop. Remember, he has DeAndre Hopkins and A.J. Green to throw the ball to this season.
There’s some hope for the Browns here. The Cardinals are another team that has struggled to stop the run, and they are coming off two emotional wins along with a brutal plane ride east and time zone adjustment.
I’m convinced at this point the Browns can beat anyone, but they must learn to finish games. Below are four players that will be key to getting a victory on Sunday.
Cleveland Browns key to winning No. 4: Troy Hill
One of the biggest singings this offseason was nickel cornerback, Troy Hill. So far, he has done nothing to disappoint. He has taken on the role of shutting down the interior receiver, which can sometimes be the toughest job on the field with that receiver having a two-way go.
Rondale Moore will be a huge challenge on Sunday, and it will be extremely important for Hill to continue his dominance. Moore, who is a rookie out of Purdue, has shown early in his career he can hit you for the big play.
The Cardinals have plenty of offensive weapons, and Moore is just one big-play piece the Browns can’t let get loose on Sunday.