CLEVELAND, Ohio. – After escaping Jacksonville with a victory, the Cleveland Browns look to keep the ball rolling as they host the New York Giants today – Sunday, Sept. 22 – at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
The matchup will kick off at 1 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have cut the cord on cable can catch the game on FOX at no cost by utilizing free trials from Fubo (free trial and $30 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).
The Browns (1-1) did just enough to outlast the Jaguars in a rugged road matchup last week. The Giants (0-2) hunkered down defensively, but fell to the Washington Commanders via a franchise-tying seven field goals from former Browns kicker Austin Seibert, who walked off with the 30-yard game winner as time expired, capping an incredible performance.
Check out a complete rundown of NFL Week 3 action, including the schedule, predictions, previews, TV information and more.
BROWNS – GIANTS Matchup Preview
Playing on the road, Cleveland’s defense looked much more like themselves, including another sack from a hampered Myles Garrett. The Browns totaled four sacks on the afternoon. They return to Huntington Bank Field looking to replicate last year’s wrecking crew.
In a masterful play-calling display from two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, the Browns bolted out of the gate with a 16-play drive that ate up over nine minutes, culminating with a one-yard touchdown run from quarterback Deshaun Watson. That set the tone for the rest of the game.
While the numbers aren’t flashy, the Browns signal caller was a sturdier presence than in his opening debut against the Cowboys. Watson finished 22-of-34 for 186 yards, while tacking on five carries for 20 yards. He was sacked twice. After only grabbing one in their opener, the Giants had five sacks last week against the Commanders.
New York’s nasty defense was led by linebacker Micah McFadden’s 13 tackles, including eight solo tackles. His ability to get through Cleveland’s battered offensive line, which has allowed eight sacks in two games, will be a key factor in this matchup.
The Giants allowed 215 rushing yards to Washington, including 133 yards to Brian Robinson Jr. Browns running back Jerome Ford will likely be a featured weapon in their gameplan to continue that trend. The Giants will counter with running back Devin Singletary, who is coming off 16 carries for 95 yards and one touchdown.
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has two touchdowns and two interceptions with 364 yards passing in two games. As he continues to feel the heat, his top target, Malik Nabers, is coming off a breakout game with 10 receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown. Nabers against the Browns’ vaunted secondary is the juicy matchup to watch.
Cleveland nearly gave away the game in Jacksonville with a myriad of miscues in the final quarter. The Browns had 13 penalties for 100 yards on the day, helping the Jaguars stay within striking distance in a wild finish. Punter Corey Bojorquez boomed a kick that pinned the Jaguars on the 2-yard line, which led to a safety from defensive end Alex Wright.
The Jaguars got another chance with eight seconds left, but quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s pass to the end zone fell to the ground.
BROWNS – GIANTS Last Game Recap
Both teams are coming off vastly different outcomes. The Browns slugged out a victory on the road while the Giants offense was stuck in neutral and were on the wrong side of a kicking clinic.
Cleveland Browns: Won 18-13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 14
New York Giants: Lost 21-18 to the Washington Commanders on Sept. 14
BROWNS – GIANTS Injuries of Note
Cleveland continues to weather a slew of injuries, including a foot concern with star defensive end Myles Garrett. The Giants are relatively healthy for their Week 3 matchup.
Cleveland Browns: DE Myles Garrett (foot), CB Denzel Ward (shoulder), WR Jamari Thrash, DE Alex Wright (knee), LS Charlie Hughlett, DE Za’Darius Smith, RB Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring), David Njoku (ankle), OT Jedrick Wills Jr. and OT Dawand Jones are all questionable.
WR David Bell (hip), CB Myles Harden (shin), DT Maurice Hurst Jr. (ankle), LB Tony Field II (ankle), LB Mohamoud Diabate (hip) and S Juan Thornhill (calf) were all placed on injured reserve.
RB Nick Chubb (knee) is out.
New York Giants: LB Darius Muasau (knee), Nick McCloud (knee) and LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) are all questionable.
K Graham Gano (hamstring) and WR Gunner Olszewski (groin) were placed on injured reserve.
BROWNS – GIANTS Players to Watch
The Browns are trying to hold onto their star power while the Giants will lean on a rookie sensation.
Cleveland Browns: QB Deshaun Watson, DE Myles Garrett, RB Jerome Ford, LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and K Dustin Hopkins
New York Giants: WR Malik Nabers, LB Micah McFadden, RB Devin Singletary, QB Daniel Jones, DE Brian Burns
How to Watch BROWNS – GIANTS
- Who: Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants
- When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland, Ohio
- Channel: FOX
- Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial and $30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling ($10 off first month)
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About Sling
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