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Cleveland Browns Dominate at Home Against Tennessee Titans in Week 3 Showdown

In a commanding performance at Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Cleveland Browns improved their season record to 2-1 with a decisive victory over the Tennessee Titans, who fell to 1-2. The final score read 27-3 in favor of the home team.


Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday November 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)

The Browns showcased an impressive defensive effort, racking up five sacks and eight quarterback hits while forcing four three-and-outs. The defense also managed to force a fumble, contributing to the Titans' struggles throughout the game. On offense, Cleveland's passing game was highly efficient; their quarterback completed 81 percent of his passes for two touchdowns and an overall rating of 123.4. With a total offensive yardage of 341 and an average gain of over five yards per play, the Browns maintained control throughout.


Cleveland's special teams were equally effective; they successfully made both field goal attempts with one being from beyond fifty yards. The kicking unit also ensured that four out of six kickoffs resulted in touchbacks, limiting Tennessee's return opportunities.


The rushing attack added another dimension to Cleveland's game plan with thirty-one attempts yielding seventy-eight yards and scoring once on a three-yard dash into the endzone. This balanced attack helped them achieve twenty-three first downs during the game.


Despite committing five penalties for forty-six yards, it did little to hinder their progress as they capitalized on nearly half their third-down opportunities and were perfect in red zone efficiency with two successes from two attempts.


On the other side of the ball, Tennessee struggled offensively only managing three points on the day. Their inability to convert on third down was evident as they forced only one timeout from Cleveland while using one themselves.


As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for October 1st when Cleveland will host Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch this upcoming contest live on CBS as part of Week Four action in what promises to be another exciting matchup for their team.

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