Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders Matchup

In this week 5 NFL regular season preview between Browns and Commanders, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

The Commanders are favored at -177 on the money line as they host the Browns at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 6th at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. The Browns are +148 on the money line and +3.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is at 44.5 points for this non-conference matchup, which is being televised on FOX.

Browns vs. Commanders Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders
Where: Landover at Northwest Stadium
Date: Sunday, October 6th
Betting Odds WAS -3.5, CLE +148 | WAS -177 O/U 44.5

Browns Preview:

The Browns are now 1-3 after losing to the Raiders by a score of 20-16. Cleveland took an early 10-0 lead, with Deshaun Watson connecting with Elijah Moore and Blake Whiteheart for first-quarter touchdowns. However, the Raiders tied it at 10 going into halftime and took the lead in the 3rd quarter, which they extended to 20-10 heading into the 4th quarter.

Cleveland made things interesting in the 4th quarter, as Zamir White scored on a 4-yard run, and the Browns added a two-point conversion to pull within 20-16. They had a chance to win it, but the Raiders held on. The Browns were -2.5 point favorites and fell to 1-3 straight-up with the 4-point loss.

Browns Offense Breakdown

The Browns' offense managed just 149 yards passing in their 20-16 loss to the Raiders, with Deshaun Watson throwing for 176 yards, completing 75% of his passes, and throwing one touchdown. Cleveland struggled on third down, converting only 30% of their chances, and Watson was sacked three times. Watson also threw one interception.

Cleveland's ground game was limited to 92 yards on 22 attempts. Jerome Ford led the team with 58 yards rushing and added 27 receiving yards. Jerry Jeudy was the top receiver with 72 yards on six catches.

Browns Team Defense

Despite giving up 152 rushing yards to the Raiders, the Browns' defense held them to just 20 points in their 20-16 loss. Las Vegas managed only 116 yards passing on 4.8 yards per attempt. Cleveland defended the pass well, allowing just 14 completions and no touchdowns through the air.

The Browns' defense also held the Raiders to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down and recorded two sacks in the game. Even though they struggled to stop the run, the Browns' defense gave their team a chance to win by limiting Las Vegas in the passing game.

Commanders Preview:

Washington is now 3-1 after a big 42-14 win over the Cardinals. They were +3.5 point underdogs on the road and easily covered the spread with their 28-point victory. The combined 56 points went over the total line of 48.5 points.

The Commanders were tied 7-7 after the 1st quarter but took control by halftime, leading 17-7. Washington added a touchdown in the 4th quarter, with Jayden Daniels connecting with Terry McLaurin and Olamide Zaccheaus for two late touchdowns to seal the win.

Commanders Offense Breakdown

Washington's offense was efficient in their 42-14 win over the Cardinals, picking up 29 first downs and racking up 216 yards on the ground on 37 attempts. Jayden Daniels, who completed 86% of his passes, threw for 233 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He was not sacked and had a passer rating of 96.

Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 101 yards to lead the team, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt and finding the end zone once. Olamide Zaccheaus had 85 yards receiving on six catches. Washington's offense was also successful on 75% of their third down attempts.

Commanders Team Defense

In their most recent game, Washington's defense gave up 181 rushing yards on 32 attempts, but they still came out with a 42-14 win over the Cardinals. The Commanders' defense was tough against the pass, allowing just 115 yards through the air on 16 completions. They also recorded four sacks and held Arizona to a 36.4% conversion rate on third down.

Despite giving up some big runs, Washington's defense made life difficult for the Cardinals in the passing game, allowing just one passing touchdown and holding them to 5.2 yards per attempt. They also pressured the quarterback, with a positive differential in both QB hits and tackles for loss.

Browns vs Commanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Browns offense has averaged 19 points per game while allowing an average of 26. Cleveland posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
Through their last ten home contests, the Commanders offense has averaged 23 points per game while allowing an average of 26. Washington posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 6-4 ATS.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Browns have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Commanders have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.