How will the Browns build on their successful elements in the pass game?
The Browns found success in moving the ball down the field through the air in Week 1, finishing the game with 278 net passing yards. The two longest catches of the day went to WR Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman for 25 yards each, and Jeudy led the team with 66 receiving yards. RB Dylan Sampson played an integral role in the pass game as well, leading the team with eight receptions for 64 receiving yards.
As the Browns prepare to take on a Ravens’ defense that gave up 389 net passing yards to the Bills in Week 1, they have to build on the elements that worked in the pass game. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said they were able to attack certain areas of the field well, as well as create some explosive plays and third down situations. The Browns converted 9 of 16 third down attempts and totaled 22 first downs in Week 1. He also felt that they put players in the right spots offensive to make plays based on their skillsets, which as an offense, they must continue to do so against the Ravens.
“Baltimore presents a whole different level of challenges, just not because they’re any different, but just how they approach the game is a different scheme, a different aggressiveness on defense,” Rees said. “So, we got to do a great job of understanding their coverage techniques. They have really good players in the secondary at all spots – inside, deep part of the field, outside. They have a good rush plan, which impacts the passing game more than people probably realize. So, we got to own those opportunities, own those situations. And again, we have a lot of belief in those guys to put them in the right spots to make the plays.”