The Cleveland Browns welcome the Green Bay Packers into Ohio for the Week 3 matchup between two teams going in different directions. The Browns need to figure out how to stop Micah Parsons, while the Packers will have their hands full with Myles Garrett.

Unsurprisingly, the home team is a big underdog going into Week 3, but there are a few things they can do a few things to win on Sunday. Getting their special teams fixed would be helpful, but even then, not many are expecting the upset to take place.

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We always have reasons for hope and optimism, however.

The first injury report of the week had some concerns for both teams. Thursday’s report continued that trend with Green Bay potentially being without another big weapon and Cleveland’s lines still having concerns.

Changes listed in bold below:

Browns Injury Report

OL Joel Bitonio – Back – DNP

WR DeAndre Carter – Concussion – DNP to Limited

P Corey Bojorquez – Right ankle – Limited to Full

DT Maliek Collins – Rest – Limited to Full

OL Jack Conklin – Elbow – Limited

S Grant Delpit – Back – Limited to Full

DT Mike Hall Jr. – Knee – Limited to DNP

CB Denzel Ward – Shoulder, Cramping – Full

Bitonio noted that he hoped to play, but did not present any level of certainty about that, while Hall being on the bicycle the day after practicing might indicate he’ll miss another game.

Packers Injury Report

WR Jayden Reed – Foot, Shoulder – DNP

OL Aaron Banks – Groin – Limited

CB Nate Hobbs – Knee – Limited

RB Josh Jacobs – Ankle – Limited

CB Bo Melton – Shoulder – Limited

OL Zach Tom – Oblique – Limited

QB Jordan Love – Left thumb – Full

TE Tucker Kraft – Knee – Limited

Kraft was injured during practice, with reports noting that he will need to be evaluated:

We will keep you up to date on injury news with game designations due Friday afternoon.