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Game Preview: New York Jets at Cleveland Browns

By Sam Beckenstein

Sep 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 7, 2016; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running backs Isaiah Crowell (34) and Duke Johnson Jr, (29) run a drill during minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running backs Isaiah Crowell (34) and Duke Johnson Jr, (29) run a drill during minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t Abandon the Run: Isaiah Crowell is in the midst of a career year, he has 495 yards, an average of 5.2 ypc, and four touchdowns, he only had four all of last year. Duke Johnson’s also enjoying a nice season running and catching out of the backfield. Since they’re down early weekly, they have to abandon the run, which doesn’t always work, they can’t afford to abandon the run this week, especially with as well a they’re playing.

Get to Fitzpatrick: Ryan Fitzpatrick leads the league in interceptions, and has struggled all year. If the Browns young pass rushers can get in his face and make it difficult for him they can force him into some mistakes. He earned the lowest PFF QB grade ever against the Chiefs by throwing six picks when pressured on only 10 out of 46 drop backs. The Browns need to hope he reverts and turns the ball over.

Stay Healthy: Terrelle Pryor, Josh McCown, and several other players are all playing with or just coming off of injuries, The Browns need to stay healthy and gain experience given their overwhelming youth all across the board. If their starters can stay healthy, and most importantly avoid turnovers, they could spring the upset.

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