The Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles are all gearing up for crucial matchups this Sunday, November 26.
The Denver Broncos will host the game against the Browns in Empower Field at Mile High. The home team will aim for a fifth consecutive victory to add to their current record of 5-5. Meanwhile, the Browns, which has the league’s top defense player, Myles Garrett, stand at 7-3 despite key player setbacks.
At Lincoln Financial Field on the Eagles’ home turf, the Bills must carefully tread for their next win, with their record currently at 6-5. The Eagles, with their 9-1 record, seek to extend their dominance and solidify their league position after a recent victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Browns’ defensive prowess
The Browns previously clinched a narrow 13-10 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, demonstrating their defensive prowess. In their Sunday matchup, the Broncos also narrowly outplayed the Minnesota Vikings with a 21-20 score in their recent faceoff.
Recent matchups between the Broncos and Browns have seen the former secure four victories in their last five meetings. The Broncos accumulated 127 points compared to the Browns’ 77.
Denver’s recent success includes four consecutive wins, three of which were decided by one or two points, indicating a less dominant but effective performance. Despite this, they face a critical match, especially with their next three games on the road.
Conversely, the Browns, often underestimated, boast a formidable pass rush and quarterback DTR’s mobility adds another dimension to their game. Jerome Ford has contributed three rushing touchdowns and amassed 563 total rushing yards at an average of 56.3 per game and 4.1 per carry. Additionally, Ford has been involved in the receiving game with 149 yards on 23 receptions and two receiving touchdowns.
On defense, the Browns have Garrett, who currently leads the league with 13 sacks. His performance is also complemented by 11 tackles for loss (TFL) and 30 tackles over ten games.
Eagles as fan favorites
The Eagles triumphed over the Chiefs in their latest clash with a 21-17 score. Meanwhile, the Bills dominated the New York Jets, claiming a decisive 32-6 victory in Week 11.
In the Eagles vs Bills matchup, the former stands as fan a favorite and is expected to secure a victory by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown. Philadelphia has secured four victories against Buffalo in the two's recent five matchups. Meanwhile, the Bills have faced a deficit of 32 points against the Eagles.
Key players for the Eagles include star quarterback Jalen Hurts, ranking 10th in the NFL with 2,497 passing yards in 10 games. Hurts maintained a 68.5 percent completion rate and contributed 345 rushing yards with nine touchdowns on the ground.
Eagles’ wide receiver A.J. Brown boasts 68 receptions, ranking 10th in the NFL, for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns. On the defensive front, safety Reed Blankenship has notched 60 tackles, two TFLs and two interceptions in 2023.
For the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen ranks fourth in the NFL with 2,875 passing yards, boasting 22 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He maintains a 69.6 percent completion rate, averaging 261.4 yards per game and 7.5 per attempt. Allen also contributes seven rushing touchdowns and 261 yards on the ground.
In 2023, linebacker Terrel Bernard displayed stellar performance for the Bills, recording 99 tackles, six TFLs, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions over 11 games.