Browns vs. Bills 5 bold predictions: Ground game goes wild in Week 11

Sep 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. There will be 400 total yards on the ground

As mentioned earlier, this game is expected to be played in a practical blizzard. Forecasters are calling for as much as six feet of snow and that could have quite an impact on the game.

For Cleveland, it could actually be a huge benefit. The frigid weather should lead to the game being fought on the ground, which might be the only thing that can truly neutralize Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, and Gabe Davis. The only problem is, Allen can still do damage even when he’s not dropping back to pass.

Allen, who is one of the best quarterbacks in the business when it comes to pushing the ball downfield is also a powerful runner. He’s first on the team with 476 yards and four touchdowns on the ground as he averages 7.0 yards per attempt.

With the field potentially blanketed in snow, Buffalo is likely to lean on his legs a bit more. Cleveland will do the same with their ground game — as mentioned when discussing Kareem Hint and his chances to shine in Western New York.

That means Nick Chubb and Hunt will likely get a combined 30-plus rushing attempts and the Bills will probably have a similar number of rushes when all is said and done. This final prediction is that the weather and this dedication to the run leads to a total of at least 400 yards rushing between the two teams.

It might not be a high-scoring affair but it could still be a lot of fun to watch, especially for those who love old-school football.