The Browns nearly had their first takeaway of the season when CB Cameron Mitchell punched the ball free from Ravens RB Derrick Henry's hands. The Ravens, however, recovered the football and scored a play later to take a 10-0 lead in Week 2.
The Packers have the sixth-highest scoring offense in the NFL, in part due to their ability to hold onto the ball during their drives, and Green Bay has yet to give the ball away through two games. If the Browns can force a fumble like they did against Baltimore, recovering the ball is imperative to potentially stop the Packers from scoring. Just as vital for Cleveland is limiting and containing Green Bay's explosive plays through the air.
When the Browns faced Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in Week 2, he attempted 14 passes that travelled 15 or more yards through the air, looking to move the ball down the field with one play. Jackson went 9-for-14 on such throws, including throwing four touchdown passes.
Against the Commanders in Week 2, Love attempted eight passes of 15 or more yards through the air. The Commanders held Love to three completions on such throws, sticking to the wide receivers to prevent them from completing the catch. Following a game in which Jackson connected with his receivers down the field, the Browns will have another tailored game plan for Love's skillset, who employs a similar philosophy.
"It's a tremendous offensive attack that Coach (Matt) LaFleur has going," Stefanski said. "Like we talked about the quarterback making great decisions, but they have the ability to throw it to all their guys – whether it's the receivers, the tight ends or the running backs. And it comes in a variety of scheme. It can be hard play action shots down the field. They can spread you out very quickly with some of the things they do. They're an excellent motion team. So, it's a great, great challenge. But there's certainly a number of guys on their offense that they try to get the ball to."