3 reasons why the Cleveland Browns can win and lose the game against the New England Patriots

Three reasons the Cleveland Browns lose

The Cleveland Browns can’t stop the run

While you’re less likely to give up big plays against the run, compared to the pass (think 20+ yards or more), that doesn’t mean the Patriots can’t be dangerous. The Browns’ best shot is to score constantly, take up big chunks of time and let the clock beat the Patriots. The only problem is the Browns have to be perfect on offense for that method to ever work. Considering how bad the defense is, and how the Browns have struggled in recent weeks offensively at times, the Browns not being able to stop the run may be their biggest downfall.

The Browns’ offense isn’t very impactful without the big play

If Nick Chubb doesn’t break one, or Amari Cooper can’t get the first on third and long, then this Browns team really isn’t that high-powered. They’re consistent yes, but if they have to punt even once this team falls apart. The Browns have proven that chewing up short yardage isn’t a great way to win games. Eventually, the minor issues in your team become exposed, and you become hyper-reliant on other positions. Like a kicker who can drill a kick from 50+ but has missed two extra points and a chip shot already. If the Browns can’t ride Chubb to several runs of 20+ or more, the Browns aren’t likely to win. Seeing how that’s not exactly a common thing, the Browns’ offense may need to throw more, and man, this Patriots’ defense is really good at stopping that.

Can’t get to the quarterback

Even if the Browns somehow slow down or dare I say, stop the running attack, the Browns can’t get to the quarterback. The defense is just bad at applying pressure and even Myles Garrett isn’t exactly putting in the work, no matter what PFF says. The lack of a pass rush will give whoever the Patriots quarterback time to pick apart our busted secondary.