The Cleveland Browns have already fallen into the usual early-season storyline of being pigeon-holed. The national media is noting the credit that the defense deserves in some regards, and also pointing out how they see the potential for Jordan Love to be slowed down. However, at the end of the day, though don’t have any faith in the Browns’ offense. As Vinnie Iyer puts below, the Browns have “Flacco, a limited running game, and an aging offensive line” going up against the likes of Micah Parsons.
Here is what the national media is saying about the Week 3 game between the Browns and Packers:
CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) – Packers 23, Browns 20
The 2-0 Packers have been dominant in two games and take the best defense in the league to Cleveland to face a Browns offense that has struggled. Joe Flacco is coming off a bad game and this Green Bay defense can make it tough on him. Jordan Love will do enough to win it for the Packers, but the Browns defense will keep them in it.
CBS Sports (John Breech) – Packers 31, Browns 17
Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) – Packers 31, Browns 13
The Green Bay Packers’ defense is smashing it with a boost from the acquisition of Micah Parsons. He’s getting a lot more help than edge-rushing counterpart Myles Garrett for the 0-2 Cleveland Browns. Green Bay should not face much of a challenge from Joe Flacco and a limited running game behind an aging offensive line that should dominate up front.
Sporting News (Bill Bender) – Packers 25, Browns 18
There is premature 17-0 talk with Green Bay after two games — and that’s dangerous heading into the first road game. The Browns’ best bet? Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz needs to turn up the pressure with Myles Garrett on Jordan Love, who is 6 of 18 for 86 yards in that situation in 2025. Joe Flacco is a high-volume passer, too, and that means Micah Parsons will get some chances to force turnovers. The Browns are 3-4 ATS as a home underdog since last season.
Below are our Week 3 NFL staff picks:
