But Washington’s draft history suggests that their pass rushers are, at least, a talented group. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. We agree, and we're here to recap those six plays that changed the outcome of the Browns' 30-10 win over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. Through two weeks, the Bengals have recorded just two sacks, and only the Lions (19 percent) have won a smaller portion of their pass-rushing matchups than Cincinnati (30 percent). Sprinkle tied his season-high with 28 offensive snaps, and he finally made his first catch of the year. Green with Ward in coverage, Burrow only completed two-of-seven passes for 14 yards. Powered by. The 24-year-old safety played 11 games for Washington over the previous two seasons, recording 15 tackles and a pass breakup. In Week 2, the Cardinals humbled Washington 30-15 while the Browns showed signs of an explosive offense against the Bengals. "I thought it was a good drive. We did not have a third down. The Cleveland Browns play at home on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. With little wind to speak of and all of the pressure provided by a camp-long kicking battle, Joseph calmly drilled the 43-yarder as if he'd been kicking in the NFL for a decade or longer. The last time these two teams met was October 2, 2016, when the Redskins defeated … Kitchens elected to test his offense's mettle, going for it instead of settling for a field goal attempt. Sheehy-Guiseppi fielded the punt and sprinted through the coverage, weaving in and out of defenders before cutting around his last blocker and outrunning the remaining opponents for an 86-yard punt return that was so shocking and exhilarating, his entire team ran on the field to celebrate with him. Where: FirstEnergy Stadium. Some of it factors into who is available.”, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo sent out a tweet saying that his understanding is “most, if not all (starters) will be a go.”, Freddie Kitchens has been noncommittal on whether the starters would play tonight but my understanding is most, if not all, will be a go. He didn't advance the ball further, but he'd made his statement in his first game in FirstEnergy Stadium. The play finished off a drive with a pace that was reminiscent of the University of Oregon's glory days and was difficult for those with a little offseason rust to keep up with. — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) July 25, 2019, “He can do things I’ve never seen before,” Mayfield said in a recent Sports Illustrated interview. Curl will start at strong safety following news that Landon Collins (torn Achilles) is done for the season, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. That level of usage is bound to regress eventually, and with a Week 8 bye on tap, it's possible this was just a one-week surge. In what had become a sleepy fourth quarter, little-known returner Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi -- a diminutive speedster who fibbed his way into a tryout and slept on a patch of grass outside a Miami gym for nearly a week before earning a contract with the Browns -- trotted back to field a punt from Washington's Tress Way. The Browns have an 33-12-1 all-time record against Washington. Allen completed 15 of 25 pass attempts for 194 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 25-3 win over the Cowboys. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the Cleveland Browns and Washington Football Team. Opponents have converted 48 percent of third downs against the Browns this season, and that does not include the five fourth downs the Bengals converted last week. Washington signed Reaves to the active roster Tuesday, Kyle Stackpole of the team's official site reports. Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield. With a Week 8 bye on tap, it wouldn't be surprising if Washington tried out another kicker, but if Hopkins holds onto the starting job, the Week 9 matchup against the Giants should be favorable for fantasy purposes. He's in the second season of a six-year, $84 million contract, and it would cost Washington $13.8 million in dead cap space if the Football Team released him this offseason. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Wilson raced past the Washington offense toward the end zone, stiff-arming Haskins as he fell over the goal line in a heap for the pick-six, less than a week after he made a similarly stunning play in practice. “When you have a guy like that, you never want to let him down,” Beckham said when asked about his quarterback. Why Didn’t the Browns Run Outside Zone More Against the Steelers? Our practices are pretty physical from that standpoint. The Redskins again made the playoffs in 1973, 1974, and 1976, only to lose all three times in the first round. On fourth-and-goal from the Washington 1, late in the first quarter, the Browns had a chance to regain the lead and also earn a mental victory. “Once we get on the same page, I just feel like it’s gonna be scary.”. For the first time in 2019, we rolled out the red carpet along Lake Erie. "He is in better positions, his eyes are in better places and spots and he is getting other guys lined up. Baker Mayfield played exactly one series, and it didn't last longer than two and a half minutes. The Browns defeated the Bengals 35-30. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images), EY & Citi On The Importance Of Resilience And Innovation, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change. Ironically, Cleveland also ranks 22nd in third-down defense. Redskins running back Larry Brown would be named the 1972 NFL's Most Valuable Player. There's still no confirmation from the team about the nature of his injury, but Collins will be shut down for the rest of the season once the diagnosis is confirmed. The Browns and the Football Team have inversely reflected each other’s results through two weeks. When we hand the ball off, we are supposed to block for (Running back) Nick (Chubb). Eight of them came during Week 1 against a banged-up Eagles offensive line, but the three they managed against Kyler Murray was still the 10th most in the league during Week 2 — impressive considering Murray is a difficult scrambler to contain. Washington recovered, earning a turnover on downs and keeping the score at 7-7. San Francisco 49ers trade LB Kwon Alexander to New Orleans Saints. As we grow chemistry together, it can be pretty special. The Browns defeated the Bengals 35-30. It also gave Joseph a bit of in-game evidence to back his case for the starting kicker job. Hopkins made one of two field goals and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Cowboys. He wasn't especially productive the rest of the way, but he didn't need to do much as the Dallas offense struggled both before and after Andy Dalton (concussion) left the game. Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Football Team Results. Kickoff from FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland is scheduled for 7:36 p.m. READ NEXT: Browns Running Back Depth Chart Following Duke Johnson Trade, Status Revealed For Browns Starters Against Redskins, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow. If Barber loses his red-zone opportunities, he essentially loses all fantasy value because he's averaging 2.1 yards per carry and has caught just one pass this season. GettyCleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. compared his quarterback Baker Mayfield to Brett Favre. The Redskins will then travel to face the Cleveland Browns to close out a two-game road stand on Sept. 27 at 1:00 p.m. on FOX. A lot of things factor into those questions. Meanwhile, the Browns secondary can’t seem to stay healthy. Kamren Curl is expected to start at strong safety moving forward. Myles Garrett to have MRI on injured knee. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the Cleveland Browns and Washington Football Team. He makes my job easy. When Higgins scored and trotted to the back of the end zone to celebrate, Mayfield sprinted down to play photographer. In the past, I’ve worked for The Athletic and clevelandbrowns.com. The turnover didn't produce points, but it stopped a Washington drive in its tracks and further boosted Wilson's mounting momentum. Collins likely tore his Achilles during Sunday's win over Dallas, and he'll have an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. The capper: a beautiful, 24-yard touchdown pass down the seam, over the hands of an outstretched defender and into the grasp of Rashard Higgins, who caught the ball and bounced off another defender in the end zone. This is a significant loss for a Washington defense that has been a bright spot of an otherwise turbulent season. As more than 80 fellow Browns sprinted out to the end zone in front of the Dawg Pound, Sheehy-Guiseppi pumped his fist in jubilation before he was nearly clotheslined by a teammate. It was only three points, but it pushed Cleveland's lead to 10 and helped create a decent cushion heading into halftime. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images). To.The.House. The Titans made a move to shore up their secondary, acquiring cornerback Desmond King in a trade with the Chargers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi takes it to the house!#WASvsCLE pic.twitter.com/iEbWQk0fHR. I’m happy to be able to be at camp with him and get better every day.”. Conversely, the Browns rank seventh in team pass block win rate, ESPN’s pass-blocking metric that determines how often players and teams prevent a defender from beating his blocker in less than 2.5 seconds. We agree, and we're here to recap those six plays that changed the outcome of the Browns' 30-10 win over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Saints acquired LB Kwon Alexander from the 49ers in exchange for LB Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft pick. The two teams have met each other 47 times, with the Cleveland Browns winning 34 games and the Washington Football Team winning 12 games. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. In the past, I’ve worked for The Athletic and clevelandbrowns.com. “We are just trying to get through tomorrow.”. “Everything great comes with patience and takes time. Collins underwent season-ending surgery Monday after an MRI confirmed he tore his left Achilles' tendon in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. The Redskins will face the Browns and Ravens in consecutive games again in 2020 after Washington swept Baltimore and Cleveland in back-to-back weeks in 2012 and 2016. The Browns are now 5-3 heading to the bye. The last time these two teams met was October 2, 2016, when the Redskins defeated the Browns 31-20 in Washington. -- The Cleveland Browns continue the preseason tonight against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Cleveland vs. Washington is, strangely, one of four matchups this week between teams that rank in the bottom 11 in third-down conversion percentage. I am not trying to dismiss it. I write about Cleveland sports, specializing in Browns coverage. The feeling has been mutual from Mayfield, who has seen his wide receiver pull off some amazing catches already. Dalton had given himself up and was sliding to the ground when Bostic lowered his shoulder and administered a violent hit on the quarterback's head, forcing him to leave the game and enter concussion protocol.