The Browns could use their opponent on Sunday to accomplish some items on their to-do list on offense.
Sundays in the NFL are about one thing and one thing only: winning. That being said, the Cleveland Browns could utilize the upcoming matchup against the visiting New York Giants to accomplish some objectives that will benefit the team moving forward.
The Giants come to Cleveland 0-2 and have been particularly bad on the defensive side of the ball. They are currently ranked 26th overall and 24th in defending the pass.
The Browns are still very much a work in progress on the offensive side of the ball, with the strength of their team being the defense. It could be the perfect opportunity to work out the kinks and build confidence for that unit.
If offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and head coach Kevin Stefanski could put together a to-do list, I’d imagine it would look like the following.
- Clean Operation
To significantly reduce the number of penalties that plague the offense during the first two weeks of the season.
- Watson to build on last week’s performance
Quarterback Deshaun Watson should attack the secondary of the Giants through the air. Completing a few explosive plays in the pass game, along with multiple touchdown passes could have his confidence at an all-time high as a Brown.
- Conklin and or Wills to get some live reps at tackle
Jack Conklin should be ready to go this week after being listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. Jed Wills may also have an outside shot at returning but is more likely to be ready for Week 4.
Conklin may not get the start, but even having him rotate in on a pitch count will go a long way to easing him back into the fold.
- Cooper back on track
Wide receiver Amari Cooper has had a rough start to the season and it would be beneficial to get his production and confidence up. The Giants secondary may be exactly what the doctor ordered to do just that.
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