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Browns look to improve offensive struggles: 'I have to coach better, we have to play better'

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The Browns offense has yet to score over 20 points in a game this season. Only the Dolphins and Patriots have scored fewer points per game than the Browns as the team's offensive woes have led it to a 1-4 record entering Week 6.

"We just haven't been good enough," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "It's very disappointing. We'll look at what we can do to score points, to stay on the field, those types of things. But the truth is, I have to coach better. We have to play better. And it's something that we'll fix together."

Throughout his 12-minute virtual press conference on Oct. 7, Stefanski emphasized that the problems on offense are indicative of the entire offensive coaching staff and players needing to prepare more effectively ahead of each game.

"It's not one player. It's not one scheme. We just got to go execute and we have to give the guys something they can execute at a high level," Stefanski said. "I'm going to work hard at that this week so those guys can play fast on Sunday."

Leading the Cleveland offense this season has been QB Deshaun Watson, who has six total touchdowns paired with four total turnovers. Watson has been sacked and pressured 26 and 89 times, respectively – both more than any quarterback in the NFL. His 60.2 completion percentage and 74.8 passer rating both rank 28th among NFL quarterbacks.

Stefanski was asked following the game on Oct. 6 and again the next afternoon if Watson would remain the team's starting quarterback, giving the head coach an opportunity to express his belief in the seven-year veteran.

"This is not a one-person type of deal," Stefanski said. "When we're playing how we're playing on offense, we need everybody to do their job and do their job better. And I look at myself and how I can do that. But I believe in Deshaun, I believe in what he brings to this offense, and I believe he will play better."

 Cavs vs Bulls: Preseason Game 1 Recap

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The Cavaliers tipped off their preseason schedule on Tuesday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – jumping out to a 16-point first-half edge before seeing the Bulls outscore them, 34-18, in the third quarter. Cleveland rallied back late, but it wasn’t enough as Chicago held on for the 116-112 win. 

Evan Mobley scored 17 of his team-high 19 points before half and was one of four Cavaliers with six rebounds. Overall, Mobley went 9-of-14 from the floor, leading three starters in double-figures and Caris LeVert led Cleveland’s second unit with 11 points. 

Coby White paced seven Bulls in double-figures with a game-high 21 points. 

Game 3: Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

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The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers meet in Game 3 of their best-of-5 ALDS Wednesday at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3:08 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Guardians vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoffs series: Tied 1-1; Guardians won regular-season series 7-6

Cleveland won Game 1 on Saturday 7-0 as the favorite (-128) cashed, while the total (7) pushed at most shops. In Game 2, Detroit returned the favor with a 3-0 win behind LHP Tarik Skubal as slight road favorites (-122) as the Under (6) again connected.

The Guardians swept a 2-game series at Comerica Park July 29-30, while the Tigers took 3 of 4 games in a set July 8-11. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 meetings at Comerica Park, while the Under has hit in 5 of the past 6 in the series, including the 1st 2 games of this playoff set.

The Tigers are hosting their 1st playoff game at Comerica Park since 2014.

It’s been longer since Guardians RHP Alex Cobb made a postseason appearance, last pitching in the playoffs for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013, including a start against Cleveland in a Wild Card win.

A torn fingernail on his right index finger and a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand limited him to just 3 regular-season starts, and he hasn’t appeared since Sept. 1. He worked his way into shape with a 4-inning simulated game.

The Tigers have not announced a pitcher as of time of publishing.

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