The conclusion of the seventh week of the NFL schedule brings about an influx of data-driven analysis about the sport. The season is 1/3rd of the way over, and trends are becoming more pronounced as the sample size grows. As trends are further exposed, the predictive performance of models becomes more and more accurate. Teams are revealing how good they are, and the tiers across the league are beginning to solidify. With the trade deadline a week away, it’s not too late for a team to make drastic improvements.
Last season the San Francisco 49ers made their blockbuster move for Christian McCaffrey at the deadline, who elevated a good offense to an elite one. The Browns should also take a big swing on offense, as we’ll see, the numbers are not kind to them. The Browns have proven that their defense can win them games, but that is not a winning strategy long-term.
The Browns need to do anything to help the defensive unit out. The team cannot rely on Myles Garrett to net them 20 points in a game. If they think they can, they should try him at tight end. I’m not sure there’s anything that man can’t succeed at.
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