Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans Prediction & Picks - NFL
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The Browns will play the first of a four-game homestand; they are undefeated at home so far but are coming off a dramatic 22-23 overtime loss to the Saints in New Orleans. They are desperate to get back on the winning track on Sunday when they host the Texans. This means Watson will face his former team after missing the Saints game due to a concussion.
While the Browns boast a 5-4 record, the Texans arrive at Huntington Bank Field with a 3-5-0 record after a resounding 44-22 victory against the Chargers, where Stroud threw for five touchdowns, including two 63-yard plays connecting with Dell and Boutte. Stroud finished the game with 384 yards, but he will face a Cleveland defense that survived an impressive 54-man stretch; they didn't allow any quarterback to throw for 300 yards or more.
Despite the Browns' lackluster performance in November, where they lost to the Browns and Saints, they'll try to get their offense back on track to victory. Perhaps the man to do that is rookie Denzel Boston, who would lead the entire NFL in receiving yards for a rookie.
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Cleveland Browns - Houston Texans Key Points
- Stroud has thrown 16 touchdowns and 2 interceptions this season
- The Browns' Watson completed 163 of 249 passes this season
- The Browns are fourth-worst in the NFL in points per game with 17.9
- Wide receiver Harold Fannin has caught 4 touchdowns this season
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Our Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans Prediction
The Texans' offense looked good in their win against the Chargers, and QB Stroud is having the best start to his season, leading the AFC in passer rating on third down. On special teams, Fairbairn has made 11 field goals, including five from over 50 yards.
It doesn't look like it will be an easy game for Cleveland, especially considering the Texans' defense has recorded 29 sacks and Watson has had poor pocket protection, being sacked 33 times this season.
Our prediction for Browns vs Texans is: Texans -4.5.
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