Predictions for the Bears vs. Browns game: Can Justin Fields surpass Joe Flacco
Predictions for the Bears vs. Browns game: Can Justin Fields surpass Joe Flacco? first broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears, riding their first winning streak since Matt Eberflus took over, travel to Cleveland. Will they win again on Sunday to continue the winning streak? There have been moments when the Browns appear to be among the NFL’s top teams. Not so much other times. However, Joe Flacco has recently entered the game and played well, and Myles Garrett is still a threat every snap.
The Under Center Podcast crew sees things playing out as follows.
The Bears head to Cleveland to play the Browns, a struggling team. The Brown offensive line has been severely hampered by injuries. Even with Yannick Ngakoue sidelined for the remainder of the season, that ought to give the Bears D-line an advantage. Montez Sweat, the recently acquired force multiplier, is ready to go, and his play has made it easier for the rest of the D-line. Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward have both suffered setbacks. The Browns defense hasn’t played like the overwhelming force it did at the start of the season. If Justin Fields plays against that team, he ought to perform well. Joe Flacco has helped the Brown offense by saving the quarterback position after leaving the streets. I’m
The Bears have triumphed in three of their previous four games going into Sunday’s match. After recovering from his thumb injury, quarterback Justin Fields has played effectively, and the defense has forced 11 errors in the previous three games.
On the other side, the Browns will be without several important defensive starters, including defensive tackles Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Maurice Hurst, safety Grant Delpit, and three of their starting offensive linemen.
The Bears are a real road dog in Cleveland on Sunday, based on all the signs.
However, Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith are still with the Browns, and star cornerback Denzel Ward is expected to return after missing several games. Ward has a questionable rating.
This season, the Browns’ defense has improved significantly at home. Even though they are missing a number of key starters, I think Cleveland will give Fields and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy a difficult time.
The word “SLOG” is all over this game.
Although the Bears won’t make it easy, Joe Flacco makes enough throws to move Cleveland one step closer to the postseason.
