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Lions-Browns Preview: What Can Detroit, Cleveland Learn From Common Opponents?
Cleveland aims to build on an upset win despite quarterback struggles and injuries while facing a Detroit Lions team with the third-best offensive line, experts say.
- On Sunday, September 28, the Cleveland Browns visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, with USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts previewing the Week 4 matchup.
- Cleveland arrives after shocking the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 with a 13-10 upset fueled by defense, while Detroit Lions ride momentum from a statement win over the Baltimore Ravens.
- Joe Flacco's early-season numbers paint a troubling picture, as he has 631 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions on 61.1% completion while Cleveland's patched-together offensive line struggles with injuries to Dawand Jones and Jack Conklin.
- The Week 4 injury report tightened focus on availability, with several Lions listed as No Practice, while Al-Quadin Muhammad manages a knee injury but expects to play.
- Coaching adjustments could determine the outcome, as Cleveland's thin margin for error and Flacco's turnover risks put pressure on the coaching staff of Cleveland Browns, with Mary Kay Cabot warning, 'the bar should be set at clean football with no giveaways.
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Browns Get Bad Injury News on Star Defensive Player Ahead of Week 4
The Cleveland Browns could be without a star defensive player in Week 4 when they go on the road to play the Detroit Lions.On Sept. 24, Browns coach star veteran cornerback Denzel Ward was added to the injury report with a shoulder injury. Ward didn’t practice putting his status for Week 4’s game against the Lions in doubt.However, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says they are taking it day by day with Ward and his injured shoulder.“Take him day-by…
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Marietta Daily JournalStrength vs. strength as Lions offense prepares for Browns defense
The Detroit Lions racked up 90 points and 937 yards over the past two weeks while appearing to be an unstoppable offensive unit.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Center
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