Despite losing to the Seahawks, the Browns are ahead in the most recent NFL power rankings.
Even if the Cleveland Browns’ plans for the NFL season did not work out in Week 9, they are still held in high regard.
Cleveland lost 24–20 on the road to the Seattle Seahawks despite a last-minute touchdown that proved to be the game-winning play. With P.J. Walker at the center of the offense, the Browns had the Seahawks wrapped up.
In the most recent NFL power rankings, Cleveland is still ranked No. 13 despite the setback. Not much was invested in the difficult road loss.
The Browns may eventually decide not to take advantage of the chance to advance at quarterback because their remaining opponents don’t have many dynamic offenses. However, their error margin is so tiny that it shows in games like this one and the one against the Colts last week. In all likelihood, Cleveland should be 3–4, and two horrendous officiating calls may send them into a PR nightmare from which they could never escape. – Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr
The Browns’ next game is a home game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Browns will have a chance to start winning in Week 9, maybe even with Walker starting at quarterback for at least one more game. The Cardinals’ record for the season is merely 1-7.
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Given the recent developments regarding the Arizona Cardinals, the Cleveland Browns defense is going to be eager to play.
In Week 9, there’s a good likelihood the Browns will play rookie quarterback Clayton Tune. Joshua Dobbs, who Cleveland sold to Arizona in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2024, will be replaced with the fifth-round selection.
“I spoke with every quarterback this morning. We’re going to keep pushing Kyler (Murray) and watch his development this week. Clayton Tune will start if Kyler isn’t selected, according to Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon.
With the Cardinals, Dobbs has started every game despite their 1-7 record. Dobbs completed eight touchdown passes to just five interceptions during that span. Their inability to obtain more than 196 passing yards per game was the disaster.
Tune was a successful collegiate quarterback for Houston, finishing as a senior with 4,070 passing yards and 40 touchdowns to 10 interceptions.
A defense will be prepared to face a rookie in his first career start whenever the opportunity arises. Myles Garrett, Dalvin Tomlinson, Maurice Hurst, and possibly Za’Darius Smith, if he is well enough to play, will be Tune’s opponents.
Week 9 will also see the Cardinals traveling, so it
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