The Browns are a 3.5-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Browns to call the least plays on offense on the slate this week with 63.2 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.THE BLITZ projects Kareem Hunt to be a less important option in his offense's running game near the goal line this week (27.6% projected Red Zone Carry Share) than he has been this year (38.6% in games he has played).Opposing squads have rushed for the 3rd-least touchdowns in football (0.43 per game) vs. the Cincinnati Bengals defense this year.The Cleveland Browns have gone up against a stacked the box on 21.4% of their plays since the start of last season, most in the league. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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