Welcome to the weekend, Dawgs By Nature nation! (Is that a thing?)
It is the proverbial calm before the storm of Sunday’s meeting between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans, a game that actually carries with it playoff implications!
Before we get to that, we have to get through today, so let’s see which college football games may be of interest, shall we?
In the early window, No. 7 Miami and quarterback Darian Mensah, who was mocked to the Browns this week, host Duke, so that may be worth a look.
In the afternoon slot, there is the choice of No. 22 Missouri vs. No. Georgia, with No. 18 USC taking on No. 9 Indiana as a backup option.
Then, in the nightcap, you can channel surf between No. 2 Utah at No. 23 Arizona, or No. 6 Texas (and Arch Manning) taking on No. 21 LSU from Baton Rouge.
All in all, not a bad slate of games.
Plenty to do before then, so let’s not waste any more time! Onward to today’s edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow.
Dawgs By Nature
5 quick hitters with Battle Red Blog: Browns facing Texans team that gives up explosive pass plays (Chris Pokorny): The Browns could certainly use some of those explosive plays again on Sunday.
Browns, Texans Week 10 injuries (Jared Mueller): There are a couple of interesting names on Houston’s injury report for Sunday.
Browns vs. Texans: Week 10 Need to Know (Thomas Moore): Here is everything to know as the Browns host the Houston Texans on Sunday.
2027 NFL draft: Top talent evaluator has 8 premium-level QB prospects (Jared Mueller): The Browns are going to be in the quarterback market again in 2027, so it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with the key names.
Browns have a penalty problem: All the stats and details- where does the blame fall? (Barry Shuck): The blame certainly can’t fall on the “hard-nosed” head coach who was brought to town to “clean up those penalties.”
Browns vs. Texans: Week 10’s matchup could decide the 2026 season’s direction (Curtiss Brown): Who would have thought the Browns would be playing meaningful games in November?
Browns roster foundation: Built for long-term success or missing too many key pieces (Abby Mueller): The roster is missing one very important piece; there is no doubt about that.
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Cleveland Browns
Browns injuries open door for Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Jerry Jeudy (Beacon Journal): Nothing better than the “next man up” making a play.
How Tytus Howard is handling first matchup with former team (Browns Zone): Hopefully Cleveland’s right tackle can put his knowledge to good use.
‘Time to shine’: Browns rookie Emmanuel McNeil-Warren set for expanded role vs. Texans (cleveland.com): Rookie safety is ready for his big moment.
Five good Texans questions with Dawgs By Nature (Battle Red Blog): Our own Chris Pokorny talks about Sunday’s game against the Texans.
NFL
Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders’ sit-and-learn plan: Is he ready to start? (ESPN): The Raiders are going to find out on Sunday when rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza takes the field against Seattle.
Ravens update QB Lamar Jackson’s status after successful thumb surgery (Baltimore Beatdown): Have we seen the last of Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: ‘I don’t think we’re far away’ from 18-game NFL schedule (The Athletic): That does not seem like a good idea.
Amon-Ra St. Brown eyes 2028 Olympics flag football run for Germany, maybe with his brother (NFL.com): That would be quite the boost for the Germans.
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