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Browns: 3 keys to victory against the Houston Texans

By Chad Porto

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) forces Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) to fumble and the ball was recovered by the Texans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.Gw46835
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) forces Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) to fumble and the ball was recovered by the Texans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.Gw46835 /
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Oct 25, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) and linebacker Kamal Martin (54) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) and linebacker Kamal Martin (54) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Contain DeShaun Watson

They have no true number one receiver, and no real rushing game. Their offensive line is in shambles and the team generally has no talent around him, but that doesn’t mean that DeShaun Watson isn’t still crazy dangerous.

Watson is coming into the game with some nice numbers, all things considered. He’s completed 68.6% of his passes while throwing for 2,736, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He’s not going to the Pro Bowl at this rate but he’s having a nice little season regardless. He’s not rushing the ball as he used to, down nearly 14 yards-per-game since his rookie season; his career-high. He only has one touchdown through eight games, while he had seven in all of last year. The opportunities to make plays haven’t been there.

Does that mean they won’t be there when they come to Cleveland? No, it does not. Watson can always break loose and gash a defense if they fail to contain it. While guys like Myles Garrett are known for their sacks, Garrett and the Browns should re-think that strategy for Sunday’s game. The Browns will need a “spy” to cover Watson, ideally, you’d want a linebacker who can maybe keep up with him, but since the Browns linebackers aren’t even good enough to light a fake campfire, you’re not going to ask them to watch contain on Watson.

Instead, the Browns should consider having Garrett be the guy who keeps tabs, that means however having him stay at the line of scrimmage from time to time in order to keep Watson from getting past the line of scrimmage.

Or just blits all 11 guys at once and have them feed on Watson. Either or.

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