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NFL Game Preview: Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans

By Sam Beckenstein

Sep 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets the ball knocked loose while attempting a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets the ball knocked loose while attempting a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Demarco Murray, RB: Demarco Murray has experienced a year of resurgence thus far following a massive bust of a season in Philadelphia. So far he has 461 rushing yards and three scores on the ground, and 172 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air. Murray can exploit a weak Cleveland defense on Sunday, and have himself a day unless they come ready to stop the run.

Marcus Mariota, QB: Last year the Browns got after Mariota at home, tallying seven sacks and forcing three fumbles on him, recovering two of them. Mariota has shown signs of improvement this year, and could be primed to light up this weaker defense. His ability to run will be a problem for a young Browns D, and if the Titans can get the run game going to open up the passing game it could be a long day for Cleveland.

Brian Orakpo, OLB: Cleveland’s offensive line has struggled to protect their quarterback all year long resulting in four injured signal callers. Now they get Cam Erving back at center, but they are also down Joel Bitonio who was placed on IR with a foot injury. This is a game where edge rushers like Orakpo can run wild, especially if he’s not on Joe Thomas. Expect a big day from Orakpo, especially if he lines up across from Austin Pasztor.

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