Opposing teams teams have been wary to rely on the passing game too much against the Browns, averaging the fewest attempts in the NFL (a measly 28.2 per game) this year.Travis Etienne has totaled a mere -5.0 air yards per game this year: a lowly 7th percentile among RBs.This year, the stout Browns defense has yielded a feeble 24.0 adjusted receiving yards per game vs. opposing running backs: the 4th-best in the NFL.The Browns pass defense has performed very well when opposing running backs have gotten into space, yielding an average of 4.79 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year: the fewest in the league.As it relates to defensive ends rushing the passer, Cleveland's collection of DEs has been fantastic this year, ranking as the best in football.
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