Washington Commanders (8-8-1 Last season) vs Cleveland Browns (7-10 Last year)
Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns 8/11/2023 – The starters for Washington’s skill positions, including wide receivers Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, and Jahan Dotson, were already determined. However, the backups will have plenty of time beginning on Friday to compete for a spot as the second or third backup for each position. Chase Young is back to anchor the defense, but he won’t play much, if at all, on Friday. The secondary and linebackers for the first team are also determined. For valuable insights, check out free NFL expert picks.
Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith will be the front-line leaders for Cleveland’s first-team defense, while Anthony Walker Jr. and Sione Takitaki will be the linebacker core’s leaders, and safety Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill will be the secondary’s captains. However, some of the second and third-team berths in the various defensive positions are being contested, which will contribute to a very competitive environment on the field.
Commanders vs. Browns Game Info
| When: | August 11, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Cleveland Browns Stadium, OH |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | N/A |
Washington QB Howell and Cleveland QB Watson
Sam Howell completed 11/19 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown. He finished the game with one pick and an 83 QB rate. For the Commanders’ rushing offense, Jaret Patterson had a team-high 17 attempts for 78 yards (averaging 4.6 yards per attempt). Terry McLaurin earned 74 yards on three catches for an average catch yardage of 24.7. The Washington Commanders carried the ball 151 yards in 41 attempts for an average of 3.7 yards per attempt. They completed 63 plays for a total of 309 yards on the day. Washington’s completion rate was 36.8% as they allowed 14 pass completions on 38 attempts for 118 yards.
The last time the Browns played on the field, they were defeated by the Steelers 28-14. Deshaun Watson (2 touchdowns) completed the game with 230 yards on 19 of 29 passes, enough for an 84 quarterback rating. He had a Y/A of 7.9 yards and threw two interceptions. For Cleveland, Nick Chubb ran the ball 12 times for 77 yards, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. Amari Cooper, who caught 2 passes for 51 yards (25.5 yards per catch), was one of the prominent targets for the Browns. With 22 carries for 134 yards, Cleveland averaged 6.1 yards per attempt.
Odds/Point Spread: Washington Commanders +3, Total Odds: 38
The total went UNDER in 9 of Washington’s last 10 matches against an opponent in the American Football Conference. The total went UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 matches against an American Football Conference North opponent. The Washington Commanders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 matches played in August. The Washington Commanders are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches played on a Friday. The total went OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 matches played in August. The Cleveland Browns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 matches played on a Friday. The Cleveland Browns are 6-12 SU in their last 18 matches when playing as the underdog.
Washington Commanders Betting Trends
The Washington Commanders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches. The total went UNDER in 11 of Washington’s last 15 matches. The Washington Commanders are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 matches against Cleveland. The Washington Commanders are 9-4 SU in their last 13 matches against Cleveland. The Washington Commanders are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches on the road.
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 matches. The total went OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 matches against Washington. The Cleveland Browns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches at home. The total went UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 matches against an opponent in the National Football Conference. The Cleveland Browns are 10-1 SU in their last 11 matches against an opponent in the NFC East.
Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns 8/11/2023 Betting Picks
The quarterback competition for the Washington Commanders pits veteran Jacoby Brissett, who started and was a backup throughout his career, against freshman Sam Howell, a former outstanding quarterback at the University of North Carolina. As a result, Washington will have the competitive advantage in this clash as the two will want to make an impression during their limited playing time, which could only be a few series, but it could be sufficient to give Washington a lead that it would not surrender. For potential insights, consider checking out winning sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Washington will win 21-19.