{"id":188286,"date":"2024-09-04T15:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T19:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=188286"},"modified":"2024-09-04T13:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T17:32:48","slug":"three-storylines-to-watch-in-browns-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/09\/04\/three-storylines-to-watch-in-browns-season-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Storylines to Watch in Browns Season Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Browns season opener will be this Sunday against a talented Dallas Cowboys<\/a> team. Both teams have stars on both sides of the field, which makes for an entertaining game throughout the season opener for both sides. Add in Tom Brady<\/a> calling his first game and a late afternoon kickoff, and this game has a little bit of everything.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three Storylines to Watch in Browns Season Opener<\/h2>\n

Main Aspects to Focus on as the Orange and Brown Seek Another Playoff Berth<\/b><\/h3>\n

As successful a season as the Browns had last season, everyone remembers how it ended. The team went through five quarterbacks and injuries everywhere. They lost their star running back in week two, and defensive players throughout the season. They climbed their way in a tough division to 11 wins and rested starters in the final week.<\/span><\/p>\n

The postseason was short and bad in all phases, so the season opener can\u2019t come soon enough for Browns fans. Here are some of the main storylines to focus on the season opener in Cleveland.<\/span><\/p>\n

Browns Defense, Especially the Secondary<\/b><\/h4>\n

The Browns defense was as dominant as any last season. Add in playing at home, and they were virtually immovable. However, the big question is will this success continue.<\/span><\/p>\n

The defense remains almost the same as last season, with a few additions mainly at linebacker. The Browns had very few issues a season ago, but giving up big plays was certainly one of the few. The secondary returns to normal and was a group that struggled at times to stay healthy last season.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most fascinating matchups this weekend will be CeeDee Lamb<\/a>, one of the best wideouts in the league, going against one of the best secondaries. It will be interesting to see how the Browns line gets pressure, and how they cover the explosive receiver in Lamb.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Offensive Line and Running Back Combo in Season Opener<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the leaders of the team is running back Nick Chubb<\/a> suffered a gruesome injury in week two a season ago. With his return date unknown but at least weeks into the season, the running back group will need to help take some pressure off the offense.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#Browns<\/a> Nick Chubb out at LEAST the first month of the season \ud83e\udd2f <\/p>\n

Is Jerome Ford worth taking in your fantasy leagues? pic.twitter.com\/spfWCFzGaS<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bleacher Nation Fantasy (@BN_Fantasy_) August 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n