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This season, the Cleveland Browns have established their defensive dominance over the league with a play calling scheme that has analysts taking notice. It’s their propensity for man coverage, which they have used more frequently than any other team in the NFL. But when they play this weekend, quarterback Geno Smith might have some difficulties because of this.
The performance metrics of Smith reveal a notable discrepancy in his gameplay. Smith is the fourth-best quarterback in the NFL in this particular aspect, averaging an impressive 8.4 yards per attempt against defenses that use zone coverage. On the other hand, he has tremendous difficulties when facing man coverage. When faced with man schemes, his average drops to a pitiful 3.6 yards per attempt, placing him last out of 36 qualified quarterbacks.
With Smith’s difficulties against man coverage, it’s likely that the team will switch to a ground game, with running back Kenneth Walker playing a major role. Against the Browns, Walker is expected to leave his mark with at least one run of more than 17 yards. The Browns’ defense has been adept at stopping most rush attempts, but there has been a small chink in their armor.
.. The Browns have given up a run of more than 17 yards to every opposing running back with at least 11 carries, with the exception of their matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Robust names like Najee Harris, Joe Mixon, Melvin Gordon, Christian McCaffrey, and Jonathan Taylor are on this list of running backs.
All eyes will be on Kenneth Walker for the forthcoming game to see if he can take advantage of this apparent weakness in the Browns’ defense. Walker could be the wild card that tips the odds in what looks to be a tactical showdown on Sunday.