NFL Preview: 5 best WR/DB matchups in 2014

By SJ Tuohy | Jul 31, 2014

Nov 10, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) scores the winning touchdown against Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) and strong safety Major Wright (21)during the second half at Soldier Field. Detroit defeats Chicago 21-19. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 21, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive back Joe Haden (23) during organized team activities at Cleveland Browns practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

#4) Joe Haden vs. Andre Johnson. Texans @ Browns. November 16th.

Now, this is an interesting matchup because who knows where Andre Johnson will be in November. His hamstring has been bothering him, and he apparently wants out in Houston. However, if he’s around, this one will be something to see. Also, a rough three-week stretch for Joe Haden and the Browns secondary starting November 6th with the Bengals (A.J. Green), then the Texans and lastly the Atlanta Falcons (and Julio Jones) come into town the 23rd of November.

Ergo, if the Haden/Johnson matchup doesn’t matriculate, he will have two other fantastic ones for us to catch. With Johnny Football on the roster, Haden and the Browns stout defense will got more national media attention than recent years. Oh, and two weeks after Julio Jones and the Falcons, the Browns will host T.Y. Hilton and the Indianapolis Colts on December 6th before having to face Green and the Bengals again the following week. If Haden wants a chance to prove he is the best in the league, he will have the opportunities. Assuming Dee Milliner of the Jets is willing to relinquish the title…

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