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NFL Players Who Will Underperform in Week 13

By Pete Schauer

Nov 9, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 23, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (34) scores a touchdown in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Browns won 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (34) scores a touchdown in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Browns won 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Isaiah Crowell, RB, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns’ rookie running back Isaiah Crowell had himself a day last week–he scored two touchdowns and rushed for a season-high 88 yards on 12 carries–but that was against a soft Atlanta Falcons defense that ranks 24th against the rush.

Week 13 will see Crowell and the Browns travel to Ralph Wilson Stadium to play a Buffalo Bills defense that ranks No. 8 against the run.

In fact, Buffalo’s defense has surrendered a mere five scores on the ground to opposing backs this season, which is good for second-best in the NFL, along with the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals.

Also going against Crowell is that the Browns employ a running back by committee in Cleveland, so the rookie will split time with teammate Terrance West.

Next: Sammy Watkins, WR, Buffalo Bills

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