Jerome Ford the Cleveland Browns’ starting running back suffered a hamstring injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ford was tripped from behind during his rush for 11 yards. Ford went to the medical tent immediately after the run. He was escorted to the locker room immediately after. He is questionable to return.
Running back Pierre Strong and D’Onta Foreman have replaced Ford in the lineup. Strong and Foreman should have productive games against the Eagles. They are two adequate running backs who have familiarity with the offense.
The Browns must run the ball against the Eagles. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is struggling to move the ball through the air. The team’s passing offense struggled to start the game. The Browns scored zero points during the first quarter. The team is moving the ball well on the ground. They are averaging nearly five yards per carry against them. The Browns must produce on offense to beat the Eagles. They are losing to the Eagles 3-0 at the start of the second quarter.