Despite a Vegas line that’s pushing 10 points, the 1-2 Cleveland Browns will be no pushover for the 2-1 Detroit Lions. The Browns have arguably the best defense in the league, and the Lions know they will have to bring their best on Sunday to avoid an upset.
“They can really cut it loose, and with that front four, they play fast, penetrating-style defense,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Friday. “So, they know first down’s big for them, they’re looking for second-and-longs and that’s when they really have a lot of success. So yes, first down’s going to be big for us. We cannot get behind the sticks. We’ve got to stay in the green because if not, it’ll be a long day.”
In order to contend with that defense—and find success against the Browns offense—the Lions will need some big performan