3 rookie matchups to watch as the Browns battle the Commanders

The Browns play the Commanders in the first week of the preseason. Rookie matchups between the teams are examined.

The Cleveland Browns host the Washington Commanders for their second preseason game Friday.

The game should feature several intriguing rookie matchups. It is important to note, that due to the nature of preseason football games and rookie development, these matchups may not happen during the game.

With that said, here’s a look at three rookie matchups to watch between the Browns and Commanders.

4 Downs: Browns end painful season on a low-note vs. Steelers

And for the last 4 Downs of the 2022 season.

The 2022 season has come to an end for the Cleveland Browns. And with an ugly finish as well as they lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 28-14 to drop to 7-9 on the year. To add insult to injury, the Browns saw three starters leave the game with an injury in cornerback Denzel Ward, left tackle Jedrick Wills, and linebacker Reggie Ragland.

What stood out the most from this disappointing finale as the Browns finished the season 4-3 down the stretch? Here is your last 4 Downs of the 2022 season as we now enter yet another uncertain January in Berea, Ohio.

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Browns vs. Steelers: 3 matchups to watch in Week 18 divisional bout

Here are three matchups that could define the game tomorrow.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to end the season on a 5-2 run, and with back-to-back wins for the second time this season. They also have the opportunity to spoil the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers, just as they did to the Washington Commanders a week ago.

Divisional matchups are always tougher, so the Browns will have their work cut out for them. Jadeveon Clowney has already been ruled out after his tantrum this week, so the Browns will be down a defensive starter as well.

As the Browns travel to Pittsburgh, what three matchups could define this Week 18 showdown between division rivals?

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Upon Further Review: What stood out from the all-22 vs. Commanders?

What stood out from the all-22 as the Browns defeated the Commanders on Sunday?

It is always more fun to write about these all-22 breakdowns after the Cleveland Browns come away with a win. And they did just that in a 24-10 victory over the Washington Commanders that featured a second half beatdown on both sides of the football for the Browns.

Much of the finer details of the game do not show up on the broadcast. What coverage defenses are in, what schemes the offenses are running, and more are not evident until the all-22 comes out. After peeking at the all-22, here are a few things that stood out from a second watch of this game.

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Browns Stock Watch: Studs and duds from Week 17 win over Commanders

Who stood out in either direction for the Browns against the Commanders?

As the Cleveland Browns advanced to 7-9 on the season against the Washington Commanders, they got plenty of output from their usual contributors. Winning by a score of 24-10 on the day, the Browns found a load of offensive success after making halftime adjustments to comebacks and dismantle the Commanders in the second half. They now look to close the season on a 5-2 run as the Pittsburgh Steelers are last on their list.

Who stood out the most in this game against the Commanders? Here we present those who stood out in both a positive and negative way for the Browns as they play out the home stretch of their 2022 season.

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4 Downs: Deshaun Watson finally clicks, Grant Delpit has career day vs. Commanders

What stood out from this Week 17 win?

The Cleveland Browns have racked up their seventh win on the season as they defeat the Washington Commanders by a score of 24-10. After trailing 7-3 heading into halftime, the Browns outscored Washington by a score of 21-3 on their own turf. Finally finding success from their quarterback Deshaun Watson, and getting a big day from safety Grant Delpit, the now 7-9 Browns look to close the season with another win next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Browns will still wait to hear about the injury to right tackle Jack Conklin but otherwise left healthy against the Commanders. Taking a look at this game for another edition of 4 Downs, what stood out the most in this Week 17 victory over the Commanders?

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Browns vs. Commanders by the numbers: Can Deshaun Watson finally break out?

How do the Browns stack up against the Commanders this weekend?

The Cleveland Browns can quiet a ton of outside noise by stacking two straight performances down the stretch against the Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers. With highs around 60 in the nation’s capital this weekend the Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have an opportunity to finally break out offensively since his return from suspension.

Here we will take a look at the numbers on paper to see how this matchup of the Browns vs. Commanders stacks up. The two metrics used here are DVOA from Football Outsiders and EPA metrics. Can the Browns get back in the win column and stack a couple of games down the stretch of the season? Here is how they stack up against the Commanders as they travel to D.C.

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4 Downs: Icy home-field advantage makes no impact on dome-ridden Saints

That was one of the more forgettable games to have ever been played.

No dome, no problem for the New Orleans Saints who came into the supposedly advantaged Cleveland Browns in icy, outdoor conditions. In the coldest game in Cleveland since 1981, the Saints beat the Browns by a score of 17-10 despite their natural habitat being in a roofed facility in Louisiana. The only scoring play for Cleveland came on a 12-yard run by Deshaun Watson.

Falling to 6-9 on the season, the Browns have sealed back-to-back losing seasons under head coach Kevin Stefanski. The Saints advance to 6-9 on the season as well. With two weeks to go, the Browns look to pick up the pieces against the Washington Commanders next week.

For another edition of 4 Downs, what stood out from this largely unforgettable game between the Browns and Saints?

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Browns snap count observations vs. Ravens: Deion Jones and Jordan Kunaszyk get auditions before free agency

We get snap counts after every game, so what stood from this game against the Ravens?

The Cleveland Browns got to watch football all day on Sunday without any anxiety after defeating the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday evening. Despite gobs of injuries, the Browns found success in all three phases of the game and found a way to advance to 6-8 on the season.

Like we do every week, we take a look at the snap count numbers to see what stands out.

As always, thanks to our friends over at The OBR for providing excellent visuals to accompany the snap count numbers. As the Browns get ready to take on the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve, what stood out from Saturday’s snap count numbers, and what may translate over the next three games?

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Stock up, stock down following the Browns’ win over the Ravens

Who stood out in both good and bad ways against the Ravens after the Browns came away victorious?

Now sitting at 6-8 after a win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Cleveland Browns have the slightest of playoff hopes. Regardless of making the postseason, however, the Browns have won three of their last four, with the ability to stack three more wins down the stretch.

For the first time all season, the Browns played 60 minutes of complimentary football, getting contributions from all three phases of the game.

Who stood out in this game in both good and bad ways? Here we take a look at whose stock is on the rise, and whose needs a rebound as the Browns take on the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve.

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