Date: October 29, 2023 

Time:  4:05 PM ET

Location: Lumen Stadium 

Television: NFL+ 

Cleveland Browns Take on Seattle Seahawks 

The Cleveland Browns will travel to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 8 matchup of two evenly matched teams. The Browns are coming off a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Indianapolis Colts. On the other hand, the Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals to improve to 4-2 on the season.

Both teams have high-powered offenses, but the Browns have struggled on defense this season. The Seahawks have a solid defense, but they have been susceptible to the big play. All in all, this game should be a high-scoring affair, and it could come down to which team makes fewer mistakes.

Browns Offense

The Browns have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, led by Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson is still getting up to speed after missing the entire 2021 season, but he has shown flashes of his former brilliance this season. He has thrown for 1,250 yards and eight touchdowns in six games.

Additionally, the Browns also have a dynamic running game, led by Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb. Hunt is coming off a career-high 150 yards rushing against the Colts, and Chubb is one of the most powerful runners in the league.

Furthermore, the Browns have a number of talented receivers, including Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and David Njoku. Cooper is the Browns’ No. 1 receiver, and he is one of the most difficult receivers in the NFL to cover. Peoples-Jones and Njoku are both big-play threats, and they can make Watson look like a superstar.

Seahawks Offense

The Seahawks offense has been led by Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, who has been a pleasant surprise this season. Smith has thrown for 1,400 yards and 10 touchdowns in six games, and he has only turned the ball over twice.

The Seahawks also have a good running game, led by rookie Kenneth Walker III. Walker is coming off a 108-yard rushing performance against the Cardinals, and he is averaging 5.1 yards per carry on the season.

The Seahawks have a number of talented receivers, including DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Noah Fant. Metcalf is one of the most physically gifted receivers in the NFL, and he is a deep threat on every play. Lockett is a shifty slot receiver who is always dangerous after the catch. Fant is a big tight end who is a good red zone target.

Browns Defense

The Browns defense has struggled this season, especially against the pass. Meanwhile, the Browns have allowed an average of 28.2 points per game this season, which is 28th in the NFL.

The Browns have a talented pass rush, led by Myles Garrett. Garrett is one of the best defensive players in the NFL, and he has 10 sacks this season. However, the Browns have struggled to cover receivers, and they have allowed a lot of big plays this season.

The Browns have a solid run defense, led by linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Owusu-Koramoah is a playmaker who can make tackles all over the field. However, the Browns have struggled to stop the run at times this season.

Seahawks Defense

The Seahawks defense has been solid this season, especially against the run. The Seahawks have allowed an average of 103.5 rushing yards per game this season, which is fourth in the NFL.

Additionally, the Seahawks have a good pass rush, led by linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. Nwosu has 7.5 sacks this season, and he is one of the most underrated pass rushers in the NFL. However, the Seahawks have struggled to cover receivers at times this season.

In addition, the Seahawks have a solid secondary, led by safety Jamal Adams. Adams is one of the best safeties in the NFL, and he is a playmaker who can make tackles all over the field. However, the Seahawks have lost cornerback Sidney Jones IV to a season-ending injury, which could hurt their pass defense.

Browns vs Seahawks Prediction

In summary, this game is a toss-up between two evenly matched teams. The Browns have the more explosive offense, but the Seahawks have the better defense. Futhermore, the Browns have also struggled on the road this season, while the Seahawks have been good at home. Therefore, we are going to take the Seahawks for this game. We know this is a toss up, but we feel good about our choice. Who do you think will win this matchup?

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