Dawgs By Nature
The Cleveland Browns will face their second consecutive NFC North Division opponent on Sunday when they take on the Detroit Lions.
The Lions are coming off an impressive road win over the Baltimore Ravens that saw Detroit roll off 224 rushing yards. The Browns come in off their own impressive victory after beating the Green Bay Packers by scoring 13 points in the game’s final four minutes.
Cleveland has only one road victory against the Lions in 13 tries, so the Browns will be battling history along with a talented Detroit team that has Super Bowl aspirations.
It’s the Browns vs. the Lions from Ford Field, and here is everything to know about the game.
Records: Cleveland is 1-2. Detroit is 2-1.
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Stadium: Ford Field, Detroit
TV: FOX
Announcers: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Megan Olivi (sideline reporter)
Radio: 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, 1300 AM La Mega (Español)
Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura, and Jerod Cherry (sidelines)
Last meeting: The Browns won the last meeting, 13-10, in Week 11 of the 2021 season.
First meeting: The Lions won the first meeting, 17-6, on November 2, 1952.
All-time series: The Lions lead the all-time series, 19-6, which includes playoff games. The Browns are 1-12 all-time against the Lions as the road team.
Weather: Ford Field is a domed stadium, so weather will not be a factor.
Uniform: The Browns will be rolling with the all-white uniform combo on Sunday.
Injury report: Browns – Out: Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (knee). Questionable: Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (elbow). Lions – Out: Linebacker Zach Cunningham (hamstring), safety Daniel Thomas (forearm), and running back Sione Vaki (groin). Questionable: Offensive tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (knee).
The line: Browns +9.5 according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Detroit running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have combined for 137.7 rushing yards per game this season.
In 29 career games together, Montgomery and Gibbs have combined for 4,887 yards from scrimmage and 52 touchdowns.
Cleveland’s defense is allowing just 57.3 rushing yards per game, which is tops in the NFL.
The Lions are averaging 34.3 points per game, while Cleveland is allowing 22.7 points per game, although they held the Cincinnati Bengals to 17 points and the Green Bay Packers to 13 points.
Cleveland’s defense has forced a three-and-out on 50 percent of offensive drives, which ranks No. 1 in the NFL.
That may not stall the Lions, however, as Detroit is seven-of-eight on fourth-down conversions through three games.
Detroit also has a league-best 11 touchdowns in the red zone.
The Browns have gone 31 consecutive games without allowing a 300-yard passing day, the longest current streak in the NFL.
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