By Lawrence Lang
The Green Bay Packers will hit the road for the first time this season as they head to Cleveland to face the Cleveland Browns. The Packers are coming off a Thursday Night Football win after beating the Washington Commanders 27-18.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love led the commanding victory by going 19/31 on passing attempts, 292 passing yards, and two touchdowns. Tight End Tucker Kraft and Wide Receiver Romeo Doubs were the recipients of those touchdowns.
The main star was once again the Packers’ defence, which got four sacks on Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels and held him to only 200 yards passing. In the run game, they held the Commanders to just 51 yards rushing and did not allow a rushing touchdown.
Deference End Micha Parson made his presence known again, a half of sack in the game getting to one and a half sacks on the season. Parson’s presence on the Packers has lit a fire on the defence in two games; they have held opponents.
- Zero points in the first quarter
- Six points in the 2nd quarter ( one field goal each by the Commanders and the Detroit Lions)
- Three third-quarter points
- 22 fourth-quarter points
The Packers also rank 2nd in sacks with eight only the New England Patriots have more with nine through two games.
The Browns are seeking their first win of the season. They are coming off a blowout loss on the road to the Baltimore Ravens, a 41-17 loss. Quarterback Joe Flacco was 25/45 with 199 yards passing, one touchdown, and one interception, and Rookie quarterback out of Oregon Dillon Gabriel saw a little play time, going three of three for 19 yards and getting his first career touchdown pass to running back Dylan Sampson. The Browns seem to get anything going, they have only been able to put up 33 points through two games, to allowing 58 points thru two games.
A major question for the Browns heading into this game is whether it’s time to let the rookie Sampson and let Flacco take the backup role? If things get out of hand quick, especially the way the Packers have been putting up points, we could see the change real quick.
Heading into Sunday’s game, here are three key factors for the Packers and Browns.
The Packers
- Can the Packers keep the first half shut down going?
- Will Jordan Love continue putting up points and get the offense going?
- Will Micah Parsons get his first Interception as a Packer?
The Browns
- How do the Browns get it going early against the Packers?
- Is this Flacco’s last chance at a starting role in the NFL?
- Who will be the one to step up for the Browns?
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