After being predicted to lose to the Bills, it will be the Buccaneers Vs Browns in week twelve. The Browns are about to have two tall tasks in a row, and it will be difficult for them to get a win.
Browns’ Offense Won’t Have an Easy Day
The Buccaneers have a pretty solid defense, with them sitting at number seven in the defensive power rankings.
They did bring in some nice talent with Logan Hall and Logan Ryan, but their defensive line will be taking a bit of a hit. Ndamukong Suh is a free agent, and even he said that his time with the Bucs is over.
#Bucs Ndamukong Suh is "unlikely" to return with the Buccaneers for the 2022 season, per #NFL insider Greg Auman of The Athletic. #NFLTwitter #GoBucs
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) May 7, 2022
But, with Suh leaving, that doesn’t mean the Bucs can’t get anyone else. In fact, they already did. The Buccaneers went ahead and secured Akiem Hicks to replace Suh, and they also have Vita Vea at that defensive tackle position. So, this can make the Browns’ run game have a difficult time. But with how good the Browns’ run game is, it may not even matter.
The Buccaneers’ pass defense is also pretty good. Last year, they had 85 passes defended. But in total, it will be difficult for the Browns to make something work, but it can be done.
Deshaun Watson will most likely be back at this point, so he should be able to put something together.
Have to Apply Pressure on Defense
If the Browns could get pressure on Tom Brady, that would be great. But, the Buccaneers’ offensive line is pretty good.
One place the Browns may be able to take advantage is with their pass defense. Obviously, Denzel Ward is very good, and Greg Newsome II has the potential to take the next step.
Just the main thing that the Browns need to do in order to pull off an upset is to keep Tom Brady in check. Based on last year in the playoffs, Tom Brady doesn’t quit. The Buccaneers almost completed a 27-3 comeback in the divisional round against the Rams last year, but the Rams made a game-winning field goal that gave them a win by the score of 30-27.
Buccaneers Vs Browns: Who Wins?
This feels like a game where the Browns can pull off an upset win. This game will definitely come down to the wire, and Cade York might step up to make a game-winning field goal in Cleveland.
Final Score Prediction: Browns 24, Buccaneers 21
Browns Record Through Eleven Games: 8-3