Week 6 Result: Won vs. Baltimore 13-10
The Cleveland Browns have developed a formula, leading to the team’s unexpected yet AFC North-leading 4-2 record. Really, it’s rather simple. Cleveland needs to play top-notch defense for three-plus quarters before the team can hand the ball to Deshaun Watson and let the quarterback create a play when it’s absolutely needed.
Watson hasn’t played particularly well this season. However, he’s done enough, specifically in crunch time, to help his team establish a winning record. Despite the early success, this approach doesn’t seem sustainable when the Browns eventually face the better teams. For example, Lamar Jackson wasn’t in the Baltimore Ravens’ lineup during Sunday’s matchup. Fortunately, Cleveland’s remaining docket looks rather manageable. In fact, the Browns face only one team with a winning record between now and the start of December. — Sobleski