Walk-Through Notes: The Things The Browns Need To Do In Indianapolis To Win

It’s the start of another NFL football weekend. The Cleveland Browns have a lot of storylines for Week 7, but one in particular stands out: they need to begin a winning streak.

The Cleveland Browns, led by Kevin Stefanski, are 3-13 following a victory since 2021. They have seldom been able to build up wins and go on a winning streak. Indianapolis on a Sunday is a great place to rewrite that story.

GET THE OFFENSE GOING

The Browns offense has shown itself to be extremely inconsistent after five games this season. A significant portion of that has been caused by players coming in and out of the lineup and injuries. It’s time to stop making excuses and to begin assuming proper form.

Deshaun Watson, the quarterback, worked on Thursday and Friday after taking the practice field on Thursday. Everything suggests that he will be there on Sunday afternoon.

In terms of yards per game, the Colts Defense is rated 26th in the NFL. On Sunday, they will start two rookie cornerbacks selected in the seventh round. This passing attack needs to blow up.

STOP THE RUN

Leading the Colts’ strong rushing attack is third-year NFL player Zach Moss, with 466 yards. Only Christian McCaffery and Travis Etienne lag behind him.

This strengthens one of the Browns’ advantages. It should be easy for them to stop the run against this injured offensive line if their defensive tackles can put up another strong performance.

MAKE GARDNER MINSHEW HOLD THE BALL

Other than Michael Pittman Jr., the Colts lack any deep vertical threats. Gardner Minshew releases the ball from his grasp very rapidly as a result. Among all quarterbacks in the league with at least one completion, his average of 3.5 air yards per attempt ranks 11th.

The defensive line will be able to get home and put pressure on him if you can get him off his first read. He will put the ball in danger when he is under pressure, giving you an opportunity to turn him over.

On Sunday, the Browns have a fantastic chance to build on this momentum and begin a much-needed winning run. In case you missed it, on Sunday afternoon, the Browns might be in first place. Taking care of the Colts is the first step.