Dawgs By Nature
Cleveland looks to salvage its season in a road tilt against Washington. Here is everything you need to know about the game.
The Cleveland Browns are back on the road Sunday as they take on the Washington Commanders.
This is a matchup of teams trending in opposite directions as the Browns have lost two consecutive games while dealing with injuries, a defense that has not lived up to expectations, and an offense that can’t find any rhythm after the opening series of a game.
The Commanders are riding the high of a three-game winning streak with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the controls of an offense that has scored more points in the past two games than the Browns have all season.
While there are still 13 games remaining on the schedule, this is as close to a “must-win game” for the Browns as can be found on the first Sunday of October. No one is running away with the AFC North at the moment, but the schedule is about to get more difficult for Cleveland, and using this game as a way to correct the situation before they hit divisional play in a few weeks would be a good idea.
It’s Browns vs. Commanders from Northwest Stadium and here is everything you need to know about the game.
Records: Cleveland is 1-3. Washington is 3-1.
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Stadium: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Md.
TV: FOX
Announcers: Jason Benetti, Greg Olsen, and Pam Oliver (sideline reporter)
Radio: 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, 89.1 FM La Mega (Español)
Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura, and Je’Rod Cherry (sideline reporter)
Last meeting: The Browns won the last meeting, 24-10, in Week 17 of the 2022 season.
First meeting: The Browns won the first meeting, 20-14, on November 19, 1950.
All-time series: Cleveland leads the all-time regular-season series 35-12-1, and is 17-5-1 as the road team against Washington.
Weather: 73 degrees and sunny, with no chance of rain. Winds from the south/southwest at 5 mph. (weather.com)
Uniform: The Browns will go with their standard all-white uniform:
Injury report: Browns - Out: Offensive tackle James Hudson III (shoulder), linebacker Jordan Hicks (elbow, rib, triceps), running back Nick Chubb (knee), and running back Nyheim Hines (knee). Questionable: Tight end David Njoku (ankle), offensive tackle Jack Conklin (hamstring), offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee), offensive guard Michael Dunn (illness), and running back Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring). Commanders - Out: Defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee), and wide receiver Noah Brown (groin). Doubtful: Defensive end Efe Obada (leg), and linebacker Jordan Magee (knee). Questionable: Running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee), guard Nick Allegreitt (ankle), safety Percy Butler (groin), quarterback Marcus Mariota (pectoral), and safety Tyler Owens (shin).
The line: Browns are +3 to +3.5 on the various betting apps.
