The Cleveland Browns defense did more than enough to close out the anime Philadelphia Eagles’ offense with a convincing victory to go 3-3 in the season, the franchise’s best start since winning eight of their first 10 games in 1994. Sion Takitki had a 50-yard touchdown return for a touchdown and Olivier Verno recorded a 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 despite no positive rushing yard until the fourth quarter, Cream Hunt scored a quick touchdown. The Browns entered the race with a line-of-chub 209.8 rushing yard game average – but still finished with 138 despite an average of 3.5 yards 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, completing 12 of 22 for 204 yards without any touchdowns and no interruptions, although he set a record for lost volatility. Cleveland maintains momentum for the final AFC playoff spot as the Browns lead 7-7 on the year.
The Eagles offense struggled again in the loss, finishing 2 out of 12 at number three and making two first-half turnovers (three overall). Carson Wentz continued his season-long slump as he finished 21 of 35 for 235 yards with 21 touchdowns and two interceptions – 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 had a y0-yard interception return for a touchdown to give Brown a 0-0 lead – which he will 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-yard touchdown run by Karim 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 in the first half due to turnover. Wentz’s league-leading 13th season put the Eagles in the second half hole as the return of Takitaki’s 50-yard hurdle 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 their early possession, but Miles Sanders fell on the Bronze-yard line and was able to remove points on the board. The Eagles finished the day with three turnovers, continuing to build rankings among league leaders in the Giveaways (the league-leading 23-week 11-game advance) – which did not include safety in the third quarter.
Turn
It wasn’t the first incomplete score in the score to stop Wentz’s takitaki. – And that was crucial. The Eagles quarterback conceded that Takitaki had a good play, but was helped by a missed block from Richard Rogers when Wentz was hit when he tried to throw the ball over Miles Sanders. Ventez also opened Jalen Rigor on the play and looked in his direction, but did not throw the ball.
The result gave Browse a 7-0 lead, one he would not 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 Stamen, 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 St Stman be solved? Possibly, but Chubby also played a huge role in getting as much of that yard as possible on that play. Chub broke four long-running tackles in his second longest season. The Brows made touchdowns two plays later to take a 19-10 fourth quarter lead.
Price
“I didn’t take that into account” – 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 have two interceptions in the game, a fumble, a pick-six, a safety and a five-kick from the game.
On the deck
The Eagles (3-6-1) host the Seahawks (7-3) on “Monday Night Football” L in Week 12. The Browns (7-3) play the Jaguars (1-9) on the road next Sunday.
