Film Study: How the Chiefs can beat the transitioning Browns
By Grant Tuttle
Defensively:
Stop quick passes to the flats. (Watch)
In the post-Todd Haley/Hue Jackson era, who knows what will happen? This is what the Browns ran a ton of before the firings of their coaches. Quick play-action passes to the flats. Jarvis Landry has been a recipient of many of these passes.
Limit the yards between the tackles. (Watch)
The Browns are not afraid to pound the rushing attack. Nick Chubb is a solid running back and does not shy away from contact. The Browns are not afraid to run the ball up the middle three times in a row. The Chiefs depth in the middle of the defense will certainly be tested in this matchup.
Be ready to attack screens. (Watch)
As aforementioned, the Browns love quick passes. One of their favorite things to do is run screens on any down. They will throw it to anyone: Running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. It does not matter. The Chiefs will need to be ready attack screen pass recipients like the Ravens were on this play.