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Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is set to play for the first time in nearly a year.
CLEVELAND – Here we go, guys!
The Browns are set to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon for the third week of the NFL season. Expectations remain high among Cleveland fans, although some questions and concerns remain.
BROWNS vs. BEARS: overview, point spread, how to watch
Although the Browns won their first game last week, the defense left a lot to be desired, the outcome perhaps would have been very different if Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor hadn’t been injured. Speaking of injuries, Cleveland will be without Jarvis Landry for at least a few weeks after the Pro Bowl receiver sprains the MCL, and it also remains to be seen how Baker Mayfield will deal with a diseased left shoulder.
The good news? For the first time in nearly a year, Odell Beckham Jr. will take the field for the Browns. The double All-Pro only appeared in seven games last season after tearing the ACL and is expected to see plenty of action today with Landry absent.
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On the other hand, the Bears also come in with a 1-1 record after beating the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday. Chicago’s big story this week is quarterback and former Ohio State star Justin Fields, who will make his first NFL career start in place of Andy Dalton.
What follows is a full and detailed live blog of today’s action, with the most recent coins and updates closest to the top. Stay tuned for analysis throughout the day on 3News and WKYC.com.
2ND QUARTER
11:04 am: The Browns pass rush intensifies … Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Myles Garrett both found sacks to force another punt, and after a penalty, the Browns will return to work from their 23 .
More bad news for the Bears: Star linebacker Khalil Mack is questionable returning after suffering a foot injury.
12:31 – Bear 3, Browns 3: Another promising Browns stalled after a holding penalty, but this time Kevin Stefanski chooses to send Chase McLaughlin off for a 57-yard field goal attempt. Sure enough, McLaughlin nails it, and we’re all hooked.
This is Cleveland’s longest field goal since 1984, when Steve Cox scored 60 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals.
1ST TRIMESTER
2:54: Jadeveon Clowney is doing what the Browns hired him to do: blow up games. His Justin Fields sack ends the Bears’ practice before he can even begin, and after a punt from Pat O’Donnell and a return from Demetric Felton, the Browns will start on their own 23-yard line. .
4:18: The Browns go even deeper into Chicago territory, but are hit with a fourth and a 1 in 20. Once again, Baker Mayfield is sacked (this time by Khalil Mack), and the Bears get the ball back. their 31.
8:40 am – Bear 3, Brown 0: A long run from David Montgomery brought the Bears to the Cleveland side, but rookie Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah got a nice save on third down. Cairo Santos then managed a field goal of 47 yards to give Chicago the lead.
11:26 am: Odell Beckham Jr. gets his first catch and the Browns enter Bears territory, but Baker Mayfield knocks down Demetric Felton on what would have been a touchdown. On the fourth down, Mayfield was sacked by Robert Quinn and Angelo Blackson, and Chicago would take over on their own 47-yard line.
PRE-GAME
12:50 p.m .: With Justin Fields making his starting debut, fellow former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (a Cleveland native) is in attendance.
12:30 p.m .: For the first time this season, the Browns are wearing their special 75th anniversary uniforms. The drop shadow pattern on the numbers pays homage to the 1946 AAFC Championship team.
12h: As expected, Odell Beckham Jr. is active, as is left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. With Jarvis Landry and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. both in IR, the following players are inactive for the Browns:
- LB Sione Takitaki
- OT Chris Hubbard
- OG Michael Dunn
- S Richard LeCounte III
- DT Tommy Togiai
- BY Ifeadi Odenigbo
9 am: Browns fans were back in the Muni Lot in force today !!
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