The Cleveland Browns defense did more than stop the offensive line of the animus Philadelphia Eagles, ensuring a 3–3 lead in the season, the franchise’s best start since winning eight of their first 10 games in 1994. Sion Takitaki had a 50-yard touchdown return for a touchdown and Oliver Verno recorded safety as the Brows gave up nine points in a 22-26 guarantee in Cleveland’s defense.
Nick Chubb finished with another 100-yard rushing game and Cream Hunt scored a rushing touchdown despite no positive rushing yards until the fourth quarter. The Browns entered the race with a line-of-chub 209.8 rushing yard game average – but nevertheless, they finished with 138, despite an average of 3.5g per carry. After a rainy and windy afternoon, the Browns kept the ball on the ground and wore down the Eagles defense, which paid with 10 points in the final frame in the fourth quarter. Baker Mayfield was efficient, finishing 12 of 22 for 204 yards without a touchdown and no interruptions, although he recorded a lost fumble. Cleveland maintains momentum for the final AFC playoff spot as the Browns advance to 7-7 of the year.
The Eagles offense struggled again in the loss, finishing 2 out of 12 at number three and committing two first-half turnovers (three of three). Carson Wentz continued his season-long slump when he finished with 21 pieces down and two interceptions in 21 of 35 for 235 yards – and the league-leading 14 interceptions are on the year. Wentz was also fired four times. Even at -6–6-201 at, the Eagles are still NFC. East will sit in first place with a loss, as all the other teams in the division have seven losses.
Why the Browns won
The Brows tried to run the football running and wear the Eagles defense and continued the true motto, which they could attribute to the defense by recording their nine points to take a 12-7 lead in the second half. Sion Takitaki’s y0-yard interception for the touchdown to give Brown a 0-0 lead was a return – one that he would not resign. Oliver Verno also fired Wentz in the final zone for safety to keep Cleveland at 12-7. This was high enough for the Browns to stick to the run, which was highlighted by a y y-yard run from Nick Chubb and an impressive 5-yard touchdown run by Cream Hunt on the Browns’ second touchdown drive put them 19-10. 9:13 to play – which sealed the end victory. Taking the lead throughout the contest, the Brows had to stick to their game plan and rely on Chub and Hunt for their safety. Brown also won his first game where he gave up more than eight points.
Why the Eagles lost
The Eagles died due to turnover in the first half. Wentz’s league-leading 13th season put the Eagles in the second half hole, as Takitaki’s 50-yard comeback was the second big mistake of their full season. Richard Rogers missed the barrier on the play, but opened the way for Eagles quarterback Jalen Regor and was reluctant to throw the ball before he hit – which is why he picks up. Philadelphia also had a chance to take the lead in its early possession, but Miles Sanders went on to snatch points on a board trapped on the Bronze’s 4-yard line. The Eagles finished the day with three turnovers, continuing to build rankings among league leaders in the Gives (leading the league-leading 23-week 11-game game) – which did not include safety in the third quarter.
Turn
Wentz stopped Takitaki was not the first incomplete score of the score. – And that was crucial. The Eagles quarterback conceded that Takitaki had a good play, but was aided by a missed block from Richard Rogers, who hit Wentz when he tried to throw the ball over Miles Sanders. Ventez also kept Jillian Rigor open on the play and looked in his direction, but did not throw the ball.
The result gave the Brows a 7-0 lead, one they won’t give up. Just a weak play from the Eagles’ offense.
Play the game
Nick Chubb does this for the defenders every week, but he welcomed O Ostman into the NFL on this 54-yard run. First Staman, playing in his first NFL game, was destroyed by Chub trying to face him – Chub gave him a hard hand on the back.
A basic four-yard run where Chubb followed his blocker from the B-gap to the second level, Chubb finished 54 yards. Should stman be solved? Presumably, but Chubby also played a huge role in getting as much of that yard as possible on that play. Chub broke four tackles for the second longest run of his season. The Brows made touchdowns two plays later to take a 19-10 fourth quarter lead.
Price
“I Didn’t Consider That” – Ped Pederson pulling Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurtz.
Wentz has thrown the NFL leading the way with 14 interceptions this season. He is the first quarterback since Jay Fielder in 2003 to hit two interceptions, one slip, one pick-six, safety and five kicks in the game.
On the deck
The Eagles (3-6-1) will host the Seahawks (7-3) on “Monday Night Football” at Week 12. The Browns (7-3) will play the Jaguars (1-9) on the road next Sunday.