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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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Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) gets tackled by Tennessee Titans linebacker Kevin Dodd (behind) and inside linebacker Avery Williamson (behind 21) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Titans win 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) gets tackled by Tennessee Titans linebacker Kevin Dodd (behind) and inside linebacker Avery Williamson (behind 21) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Titans win 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Stop Crowell: The Browns offense was very ineffective last week after they had to abandon the run. They need to be in a position where they can run the ball to even come close, and if the Titans defense can step up and stop the run then they’ll be able to force Cleveland into some uncomfortable spots.

Gash the defense: Demarco Murray and Derrick Henry will have a day where they can both feast on a weaker defense. Cleveland has the 22nd ranked run defense in the NFL, and the Titans have the second ranked rushing offense. That’s a mismatch they can expose all day long if they choose to.

Force 3rd and Longs: Cody Kessler’s arm strength isn’t top-notch, and the Browns receivers aren’t either. If the Titans can force 3rd and longs then they can force them into throws they don’t want to make. It also gives the Titans a chance to hit Kessler and rattle him more, especially with a shorthanded offensive line.

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