| Green Bay Packers (2-0) at Cleveland Browns (0-2) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, September 21, 1 p.m EST | |||
| Location: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | |||
| Where to Watch: Fox |
The Green Bay Packers (2-0) head to Cleveland this Sunday riding high after a dominant defensive performance against Washington, while the Cleveland Browns (0-2) desperately search for answers following a humbling loss to Baltimore.
Green Bay’s defense has been the story early this season, allowing just 97 rushing yards through two games – the second-best mark since the 1970 merger. After throttling the Commanders 27-18 on Thursday Night Football, the Packers look to maintain their perfect start on the road.
Cleveland, meanwhile, faces mounting pressure after consecutive losses, including a brutal 41-17 defeat to the Ravens that exposed serious flaws on both sides of the ball.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | -8.5 | -420 | Over 42.5 |
| Cleveland Browns | +8.5 | +330 | Under 42.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Green Bay Packers | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Points Per Game | 16.5 |
| 228.5 | Passing Yards Per Game | 242.5 |
| 106.5 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 82 |
| 15.5 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 29 |
| 189.5 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 146 |
| 48.5 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 45.5 |
Key Details
Green Bay Packers
The Packers’ defense has been nothing short of spectacular through two weeks. Beyond limiting rushing attacks, they’ve generated consistent pressure and forced turnovers at crucial moments. Cornerback Keisean Nixon recorded a career-high five passes defensed against Washington, earning praise from LaFleur: “Keisean Nixon was playing his butt off out there.”
The unit has shown remarkable depth, with multiple players contributing to their early success. Gary’s pass rush has been complemented by strong secondary play, while the run defense has stifled opposing ground games.
LaFleur praised his team’s complementary football: “Our players are doing a great job feeding off one another, and it’s definitely exciting to watch our defense go out there and perform, because they allow us to get up on somebody.”
Cleveland Browns
While Cleveland leads the NFL in total yards allowed defensively, they’re minus-4 in turnover margin through two games – a telling statistic that reflects their inability to create game-changing plays.
Running back Quinshon Judkins provided a rare bright spot against the Ravens, rushing for 61 yards on 10 carries including a 31-yard burst in his NFL debut. However, the offensive line’s struggles have limited the ground game’s overall effectiveness.
Cleveland’s season began with heartbreak, as rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missed both an extra point and field goal in a 17-16 loss to Cincinnati. The missed opportunities have become a theme for a team desperate to find ways to win close games.
Prediction
We may pick the Packers to win every game this year. They are that good. It will come down to agreeing with the spread. This week, the spread looks reasonable.
