The return of Jedrick Wills along the offensive line was supposed to be a boost for the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. It wound up being quite the opposite.
A fierce New York Giants pass rush – led by Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux – embarrassed Cleveland’s o-line on Sunday, to the beat of eight sacks and 17 QB hits – the second time this season Deshaun Watson has been hit 17 times in a game. The constant pressure left Watson feeling pressure even when it wasn’t there, as he made the most of the situation to throw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, running for an additional 26.
It was very reminiscent of the Browns Week 1 performance against the Dallas Cowboys, that ended in similar fashion, with a lopsided score in favor of America’s team. There were notable strides taken in Week 2 as the Browns offense was far from perfect but operated more smoothly throughout an 18-13 win over Jacksonville…