4 reasons Cleveland Browns will end road losing streak vs Bengals

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Four reasons the Cleveland Browns will get their second win in the AFC North with a big road win in southern Ohio against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals meet for the first time this season. It’s taken awhile, as the Browns are already done playing the Steelers, and just one contest awaits against the Ravens.

With Gregg Williams appearing to stabilize the team following the firing of Hue Jackson, there’s confidence among the fan base that this team will give them reason to watch the rest of the season, even though their record isn’t indicative of a playoff berth.

A win for the Browns in Cincinnati would Cleveland two wins over a divisional opponent, something that hasn’t happened since 2014.

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That famous “Brian Hoyer Thursday night game” marked the second victory against AFC North competition. Since then, the Browns are 1-20-1 in divisional play, with the win and tie coming this season against the Ravens, and Steelers, respectively.

So why might the tide be turning for Cleveland?

Jackson and Haley out and Mayfield is looking better. The Browns boast two elite defenders on defense in Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward.

On the offensive side of the ball, Nick Chubb is an emerging star who is facing the 32nd ranked defense in the NFL.

The Browns have more than a punchers chance in this one, and here’s four reasons why.