3 big storylines to watch when the Browns play the Dolphins
The Cleveland Browns are not out of the playoff running just yet and in Week 10 they face a tough Miami Dolphins team. Here are the three big storylines.
Just when we all thought the season was completely over, the Cleveland Browns sucked us all right back into playoff talk after an impressive 32-13 victory over the reigning, defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football to get to 3-5.
In Week 10, the Browns travel to Miami for a showdown with the 6-3 Dolphins, who are led by the three-headed monster of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle. Not only can Clevland get one game closer to .500, but they will also be one game closer to having Deshaun Watson under center. If this team can somehow go 2-1 or 3-0 over the next three weeks, anything can happen after that and maybe the AFC North would be within reach as well.
Regardless, the goal is to go 1-0 this week against a tough AFC opponent. Here are the three big storylines to watch when the Browns play the Dolphins in Week 10.
3 big storylines to watch when the Browns play the Dolphins
3: How many carries will Nick Chubb get?
This has been a major talking point throughout the 2022 season and it really comes down to nuance and tendency. Nick Chubb is arguably the best running back in football, but that doesn’t always equate to 20-plus carries per game.
Some will point to the fact that the Browns are 3-0 when Chubb touches the ball at least 20 times per game, but it’s not as simple as that. Situational football is key in the NFL and if that stat even began to tell the full story, then Cleveland would simply hand it to him on the first 20 offensive plays of the game.
Chubb’s touches will be determined by two key factors against the Dolphins; whether or not the Miami offense can be held in check and if the Browns have a lead late in the game. If these two things come to fruition, then Chubb will likely be toting the rock more than 20 times.
If Jacoby Brissett can play as he did against the Bengals and others this season, the passing game will open up the running game. Should Brissett struggle and Miami hones in on the running game, the touches will not be what most fans want to see. Chubb does not need to rush 40 times per game in order for the Browns to win.