Know Your Eagles enemy: The Cleveland Browns

NFL: DEC 08 Bengals at Browns
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 08: Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) on the field during the fourth quarter of the National Football League game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on December 8, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire)
History

The Eagles and Browns have met 49 times. The Browns lead the series 31-17-1. However, the Browns have not beaten the Eagles since 1994. The Eagles won their last matchup in 2016 29-10, the first game of Carson Wentz’s career.

Predictions

The Eagles need this game badly. Hitting a stretch of games that include three MVP candidates (Rodgers, Wilson, Murray), this is a must-win. However, seeing how they played against Daniel Jones’ legs and Wayne Gallman’s bowling ball of a running style, I don’t see a way they can stop Chubb and Hunt. Even without Garrett playing (COVID), I don’t see the Eagles defense stopping the Browns running game enough. Browns win 30-17.

Stat Predictions
  • Wentz: 19/31 210 yards 2 TD
  • Sanders: 12 rushes 80 yards
  • Fulgham: 5 rec 70 yards 1 TD
  • Jeffery: 6 rec 50 yards 1 TD
  • Slay: INT
  • Offensive line: 7 sacks allowed
  • Graham: 1.5 sacks

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire