The Cleveland Browns have bigger fish to fry beyond this Monday Night showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers as they have lost their All-Pro running back Nick Chubb to a knee injury. However, making the most of the situation, backup running back Jerome Ford scored a touchdown to put the Browns on top in his first play in relief.
The Browns will need to ask much more of Ford after the injury to Chubb, one that looks serious on first look. This is a great start, but with 15 games to go, the second-year back will now be asked to carry the bulk of the workload.
Luckily, the Browns traded for Pierre Strong Jr. during cutdowns as well to address the running back position. Look for him to get some looks for the Browns moving forward as well.
It is a terrible situation for the Browns to be in, but hopefully, Ford is up for the challenge.
3-yard TD to Jerome Ford puts the @Browns ahead
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