5 bold predictions for Browns against Bengals

1. Cleveland Browns defense will pick off Joe Burrow twice in tight ballgame

For the Browns to win this one over the Bengals, they are going to need to steal a possession or two out of Joe Burrow’s hands. And guess what? That is exactly what Cleveland will do on Sunday. Burrow may be coming into his own as a second-year NFL starting quarterback, but he will throw the occasional bad interception. With the way the Browns defense has played, it feels promising.

Of the two picks Burrow will throw, one will be trying to find one of his many talented wide receivers on a deep passing pattern along the end line. The pass may not be telegraphed, but look for a Browns defensive back to be in great position to ball hawk it. As for the other, it will be an especially egregious pick from Burrow. He will miss his tight end badly for a Browns linebacker.

Along with the Nick Chubb 60-yard scamper to pay dirt, this will be the other play that will keep Cleveland in this ballgame. It will set up short field and one where the Browns offense will capitalize on with another rushing touchdown. Both of these interceptions will come in the second half, as the Browns will look to do their part to pull off an incredible comeback vs. the Bengals.

Look for this game to be decided by a field goal with the loser of it feeling really bad about itself.