NFL · 1 year ago

How the Browns Can Beat the Texans: 5 Keys to Wild Card Victory

Sammy Jacobs

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5. Don’t Change Who You Are
The Browns have been aggressive on fourth down all year, going for it 32 times and converting 18 attempts. They are comfortable pushing the envelope in those situations. The best way to get beat in the playoffs is to change who you have been all season.
1. Win the Turnover Battle
The Browns are minus-nine in turnover ratio and the quickest way to dig a hole for a team is to turn the ball over on the road in the playoffs. Joe Flacco has thrown eight interceptions in his five games as Browns quarterback.
2. Get Amari Cooper Back to Speed
Cooper led the Browns in receiving with 1,250 yards and five touchdowns but missed the season's final two games with a heel injury. The last time Cooper was on the field, he was in Houston, torching the Texans for 265 yards and two touchdowns.
3. What Happens if Dustin Hopkins is Out Again?
Hopkins has missed the last two games and is likely out on Saturday at Houston. Cleveland's kicker was 33 of 36 on field goals this season, and his absence should be felt. Riley Patterson has been the Browns other place kicker and has plenty of kicks this season. He has made 16 of 18 field goals and 41 of 44 extra points.
4. Pressure C.J. Stroud
Cleveland’s Myles Garrett is a menace to quarterbacks, with 14 sacks on the season. He has also forced four fumbles. Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud will be making his first career playoff start, and there will surely be nerves.
5. Don’t Change Who You Are
The Browns have been aggressive on fourth down all year, going for it 32 times and converting 18 attempts. They are comfortable pushing the envelope in those situations. The best way to get beat in the playoffs is to change who you have been all season.
1. Win the Turnover Battle
The Browns are minus-nine in turnover ratio and the quickest way to dig a hole for a team is to turn the ball over on the road in the playoffs. Joe Flacco has thrown eight interceptions in his five games as Browns quarterback.

How the Browns Can Beat the Texans: 5 Keys to Wild Card Victory

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