Browns rookie Dawand Jones proving to be the steal of the 2023 NFL Draft

Dawand Jones is proving that he clearly should not have fallen all the way into the fourth round

It’s not everyday you see a rookie offensive lineman come in out of the fourth round of a draft and completely dominate. Yet, that is exactly what the rookie for the Cleveland Browns, Dawand Jones, has been able to do.

We have seen multiple elite performances out of Jones, locking down some of the best pass rushers in the entire league such as Nick Bosa and T.J. Watt. In his first 11 games of his career, Jones has given up just three quarterback hits and three sacks on the season for a variety of different signal callers. He is also part of one of the most stable running attacks in the league, one which he is a clear anchor for on the right side of that Cleveland attack.

It’s hard to be successful in the league as a rookie, especially one drafted in the later rounds. It’s even tougher when you are thrown the adversity of blocking for multiple different quarterbacks and losing your top running back. Dawand Jones is proving that he clearly should not have fallen all the way into the fourth round, and is solidifying himself not only as the best rookie offensive lineman from this class, but one of the best tackles in the league.

Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson thrown into the fire again

Thompson-Robinson made his 1st start in Week 4 against the Ravens and lost 28-3

Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson is Cleveland’s new starter. The fifth-rounder from UCLA has taken over for the injured Deshaun Watson. He will be under center when the Browns host the rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11.

Thompson-Robinson and the Browns are hoping that his second career start goes better than his first. That came back in Week 4, when Thompson-Robinson had an emergency start due to Watson missing for a different injury. His first action did not go well.

The Ravens dogged Thompson-Robinson into three interceptions in a 28-3 Baltimore win in FirstEnergy Stadium. “DTR” was sacked three times and under constant pressure. It does not figure to be much easier against Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and the Steelers defensive front.

The Cleveland Browns might have a Dorian Thompson-Robinson problem

Cleveland Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson could start hearing fan calls to start if Deshaun Watson struggles again

It’s not exactly a secret that current Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson had a mixed reception among his own fans given his dubious off-the-field activities. This was made none the better by his frankly abysmal outing in his first year as a starter for the Browns. The excuses about how he was away from football for over a year can work temporarily, but if this stretch of play continues, there is little to stop new fan-favorite quarterback and freshly minted backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson from receiving chants from fans and media alike to be slid in for starting snaps.

While it may come off as a bit of an overreaction to a stellar preseason performance, Thompson-Robinson really did look like the real deal. Combine that with his gritty story of having to grind through multiple college teams, and his most recent blindside block and Cleveland could certainly hear calls for the rookie should the season not kick off as expected.

Thompson-Robinson boasted a 105.5 average quarterback rating, 64% completion percentage, over 400 yards passing, and a pair of touchdowns in his first set of preseason games. Looking prepared, snappy, and with a live arm, Thompson-Robinson could be a diamond in the rough for a Cleveland team that wasn’t even necessarily digging to find it.

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Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns How To Watch

Date: Saturday, December 17
Game Time: 4:30 ET
Venue: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
How To Watch: CBS
Record: Baltimore Ravens (9-4), Cleveland Browns (5-8)
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Why Baltimore Ravens Will Win

Cleveland has to run to win, but it’s about to hit a brick wall.

It was able to come up with 113 yards on the ground in the first meeting – a 23-20 loss back in Week 7 – but it has to do a whole to more.

The team is 0-5 when coming up with fewer than 171 rushing yards and 5-3 when getting that many or more. The No. 2 run defense in the NFL hasn’t allowed more than 145 in any game and only gave up more than 100 four times.

This is going to be a low scoring battle – it’s almost certainly not going to hit 43 points like the first meeting – and that fits the Ravens just fine. Their last three games have been decided by a total of four points – they won two of them and lost in the final moments against Jacksonville.

This is a battle-tested team that’s pushed through a slew of issues to be 6-1 in the last seven, but …

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Why Cleveland Browns Will Win

The Raven offense is struggling without Lamar Jackson.

With Jackson still out with a knee injury, it’s been a grind. Tyler Huntley will go after suffering a concussion, but the offense has to start doing more after failing to get to 17 points in three of the last four games.

The Cleveland offense hasn’t exactly been rolling since Deshaun Watson took over – just one touchdown in two weeks for the O – but the passing game started to click a wee bit in the loss to Cincinnati.

In the first meeting, the Brown defense was able to hold up in the first game, but turnovers proved costly.

What’s Going To Happen

It’s going to be cold, both offenses are going to struggle a bit, and it’s going to come down to mistakes.

Deshaun Watson will have one of his best performances yet – it’s his first home game for the Browns – the pass rush will rise up, and Baltimore will be taken a bit out of its offensive comfort zone.

It’ll be close, both kickers will play a big role, and when it absolutely needs to work, the Brown running game will come through.

Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Prediction, Line

CFN Prediction: Cleveland 20, Baltimore 17
Line: Cleveland -2.5, o/u: 38
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Must See Rating: 3.5

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NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 14 of the 2022 season

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Results So Far
SU: 65-36-1, ATS: 53-46-3, Point Total: 63-38-1

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams

Prediction: Los Angeles 24, Las Vegas 23
Line: Raiders -6.5, o/u: 42.5
Final Score: Los Angeles Rams 17, Las Vegas 16

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Saturday, December 11, 2022

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills

Prediction: Buffalo 24, New York Jets 17
Line: Buffalo -10, o/u: 43.5
Final Score: Buffalo 20, New York Jets 12

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals

Prediction: Cincinnati 26, Cleveland 20
Line: Cincinnati -5.5, o/u: 46.5
Final Score: Cincinnati 23, Cleveland 10

Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys

Prediction: Dallas 30, Houston 16
Line: Dallas -17, o/u: 44
Final Score: Dallas 27, Houston 23

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

Prediction: Minnesota 27, Detroit 24
Line: Detroit -2, o/u: 51.5
Final Score: Detroit 43, Minnesota 23

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans

Prediction: Tennessee 24, Jacksonville 17
Line: Tennessee -3.5, o/u: 41
Final Score: Jacksonville 36, Tennessee 22

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

Prediction: Philadelphia 26, New York Giants 20
Line: Philadelphia -7, o/u: 45
Final Score: Philadelphia 48, New York Giants 22

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers

Prediction: Baltimore 16, Pittsburgh 13
Line: Pittsburgh -1.5, o/u: 36.5
Final Score: Baltimore 16, Pittsburgh 14

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos

Prediction: Kansas City 27, Denver 16
Line: Kansas City -9.5, o/u: 43.5
Final Score: Kansas City 34, Denver 28

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers

Prediction: San Francisco 23, Tampa Bay 16
Line: San Francisco -3.5, o/u: 37
Final Score: San Francisco 35, Tampa Bay 7

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks

Prediction: Seattle 26, Carolina 20
Line: Seattle -3.5, o/u: 44.5
Final Score: Carolina 30, Seattle 24

Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers

Prediction: Miami 30, Los Angeles 27
Line: Miami -3.5, o/u: 53.5
Final Score: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Miami 17

Monday, December 12, 2022

New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals

8:15 ESPN
Line: New England -1.5, o/u: 43.5
Final Score: COMING

NFL Teams on Bye: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Washington

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Date: Sunday, December 11
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
How To Watch: CBS
Record: Cleveland Browns (5-7), Cincinnati Bengals (8-4)
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Why Cleveland Browns Will Win

That didn’t exactly go according to plan.

The Browns were able to beat Houston 27-14, but Deshaun Watson played like he hadn’t seen the field in a few years, the passing game was spotty, and …

The defense came up large with four takeaways.

It’s not a D that forces a ton of mistakes, but the only other time it came up with multiple turnovers was in the 32-13 win over Cincinnati back in Week 8.

As long as Nick Chubb and the running game take the pressure off, Watson should start to ease back into the offense against a Bengal pass defense that’s fine, but allowed 200 yards or more in four of the last five games.

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Why Cincinnati Bengals Will Win

The loss to the Browns was the only big over the last seven games.

The Cincinnati offense has found its groove with a great balance – Samaje Perine has brought the power with Joe Mixon in the concussion protocol – and now all of the skill parts are back for Joe Burrow to work with.

All of the running is fine, but when Burrow is on, the Bengals win. They’re 8-1 when he throws for 200 yards or more, but …

What’s Going To Happen

The run defense is Cleveland’s biggest problem. It’s 0-5 when allowing 160 yards or more. Cincinnati might not do that, but there will be enough offensive balance to go along with the explosion.

It’ll be a fun back and forth fight – the Bengals won’t be held to under 20 points again.

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals Prediction, Line

Cincinnati 26, Cleveland 20
Line: Cincinnati -5.5, o/u: 46.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals Must See Rating: 3.5

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Results So Far
SU: 64-36-1, ATS: 52-46-3, Point Total: 62-38-1

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers

8:15 Prime Video
Prediction: COMING
Line: Atlanta -3, o/u: 42.5

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9:30 NFL Network
Prediction: COMING
Line: Tampa Bay -3, o/u: 44.5

Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Buffalo -3.5, o/u: 43.5

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Chicago -3, o/u: 48.5

Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Tennessee -2.5, o/u: 38

Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Kansas City -9.5, o/u: 50.5

Cleveland Browns at Miami Dolphins

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Miami -3.5, o/u: 48.5

Houston Texans at New York Giants

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: New York Giants -5, o/u: 40.5

New Orleans at Pittsburgh Steelers

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: New Orleans -2.5, o/u: 40

Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders

4:05 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Las Vegas -6, o/u: 42.5

Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers

4:25 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Dallas -4.5, o/u: 43

Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams

4:25 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Los Angeles Rams -3, o/u: 43.5

Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers

8:20 NBC
Prediction: COMING
Line: San Francisco -7, o/u: 45.5

Monday, November 14, 2022

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

8:15 ESPN
Prediction: COMING
Line: Philadelphia -11, o/u: 44

Bye Week: Baltimore, Cincinnati, New England, New York Jets

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NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 9 of the 2022 season

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Results So Far
SU: 63-36-1, ATS: 51-46-3, Point Total: 61-38-1

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Philadelphia at Houston

8:15 Prime Video
Line: Philadelphia -13, o/u: 44

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta

1:00 FOX
Line: Los Angeles -3, o/u: 49

Miami at Chicago

1:00 CBS
Line: Miami -4.5, o/u: 44

Green Bay at Detroit

1:00 FOX
Line: Green Bay -3, o/u: 49

Indianapolis at New England

1:00 CBS
Line: New England -5.5, o/u: 39.5

Buffalo at New York Jets

1:00 CBS
Line: Buffalo -13, o/u: 47.5

Minnesota at Washington

1:00 FOX
Line: Minnesota -3.5, o/u: 43.5

Las Vegas at Jacksonville

1:00 CBS
Line: Las Vegas -1, o/u: 48

Seattle at Arizona

4:05 FOX
Line: Arizona -1.5, o/u: 50

Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay

4:25 CBS
Line: Tampa Bay -3, o/u: 42.5

Tennessee at Kansas City

8:20 NBC
Line: Kansas City -12.5, o/u: 46.5

Monday, November 7, 2022

Baltimore at New Orleans

8:15 ESPN
Line: Baltimore -3, o/u: 48

NFL Teams on Bye: Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, New York Giants, Pittsburgh, San Francisco

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NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 8 of the 2022 season

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Results So Far
SU: 54-30-1, ATS: 43-39-3, Point Total: 53-31-1

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8:15 Prime Video
Prediction: Baltimore 23, Tampa Bay 20
Line: Baltimore -1, o/u: 43.5
Final Score: Baltimore 27, Tampa Bay 22

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars

9:30 am ESPN+
Prediction: Jacksonville 19, Denver 17
Line: Jacksonville -4, o/u: 40
Final Score: COMING

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

1:00 FOX
Prediction: Atlanta 26, Carolina 20
Line: Atlanta -6.5, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

1:00 FOX
Prediction: Dallas 24, Chicago 13
Line: Dallas -10, o/u: 43
Final Score: COMING

Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions

1:00 CBS
Prediction: Miami 24, Detroit 20
Line: Miami -3.5, o/u: 50
Final Score: COMING

Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings

1:00 FOX
Prediction: Minnesota 27, Arizona 24
Line: Minnesota -4, o/u: 48
Final Score: COMING

Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints

1:00 CBS
Prediction: Las Vegas 30, New Orleans 27
Line: Las Vegas -2, o/u: 47.5
Final Score: COMING

New England Patriots at New York Jets

1:00 CBS
Prediction: New York Jets 24, New England 20
Line: New England -1.5, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles

1:00 CBS
Prediction: Philadelphia 27, Pittsburgh 13
Line: Philadelphia -10.5, o/u: 44
Final Score: COMING

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans

4:05 CBS
Prediction: Tennessee 23, Houston 17
Line: Tennessee -4, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts

4:25 CBS
Prediction: Washington 20, Indianapolis 17
Line: Indianapolis -4, o/u: 41.5
Final Score: COMING

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

4:25 FOX
Prediction: Los Angeles Rams 24, San Francisco 20
Line: San Francisco -2, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks

4:25 FOX
Prediction: New York Giants 27, Seattle 24
Line: Seattle -2.5, o/u: 46.5
Final Score: COMING

Green Bay Packers at Buffalo Bills

8:20 NBC
Prediction: Buffalo 31, Green Bay 20
Line: Buffalo -10.5, o/u: 47.5
Final Score: COMING

Monday, October 31, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

8:15 ESPN
Prediction: Cincinnati 26, Cleveland 20
Line: Cincinnati -3, o/u: 47
Final Score: COMING

NFL Teams on Bye:
Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers

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NFL Predictions, Picks, Quick Previews For Every Game: Week 7

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NFL Predictions, Picks, Quick Previews For Every Game for Week 7 of the 2022 season highlighted by Kansas City at San Francisco, Atlanta at Cincinnati


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Results So Far
SU: 44-27-1, ATS: 35-34-3, Point Total: 43-28-1

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