Our Offense vs. Their Defense: Cleveland Browns

The New Orleans Saints return from their bye week to face the Cleveland Browns in a matchup that will test adjustments made by the coaching staff. Anthony Parker of Canal Street Chronicles argues that the game hinges on whether the Saints' struggling rushing offense, which averages just 86 yards per game, can exploit a Browns run defense allowing 126.9 yards per contest. With C.J. Donaldson injured, the recently claimed Audric Estime is expected to assist the ground game.

Parker stresses that establishing the run is crucial to protecting quarterback Tyler Shough, who is dealing with broken bones in his non-throwing hand, from Cleveland's potent pass rush led by Mason Graham and Maliek Collins. The article notes that Cleveland ranks sixth against the pass, requiring offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to find creative ways to free top receiver Chris Olave against physical cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell.