Cleveland Browns 2020 Win Total- NFL Picks and Predictions

Defense

As a team, the defense collected 38 sacks and 14 interceptions.  The Buccaneers were guided on offense by linebacker Joe Schobert.  He totaled 133 tackles, but left for the Jaguars in the offseason. Defensive end Myles Garrett registered 10 sacks, while playing just 10 games.  Defensive back Denzel Ward paced the secondary with 2 interceptions and 11 passes defended. The Browns did sign former Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo during the offseason.  This was a big addition for Cleveland, after the secondary personnel in Eric Murray and Damarious Randall will not return. Another area where the Browns bolstered their defense was on the defensive line.  The Browns struggled to stop the run, ranking 30th, but did bring in former Bengal Andrew Billings. Billings has done a nice job in his career clogging the running lanes. The Browns also signed former Raider safety Karl Joseph.        

Overview

Looking at the Browns schedule for the 2020 season, Cleveland doesn’t have the toughest of schedules.  The Browns have home games outside of the division against: Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Washington.  The Browns hit the road for games against: Jacksonville, New York Giants, New York Jets, and Tennessee.  

The projected win total is set at 5.5 wins for the Browns during the 2020 season.  It’s no secret the Browns management was not satisfied with how the Browns under performed last year.  Cleveland made more than a few moves trying to bring in better players at certain positions. Cleveland has a lot of talent on the offensive side and if Mayfield can get them the ball and he can limit the interceptions, Cleveland could have a solid offense. The Browns should not regress in the win column from a year ago, therefore I’m going to take the over.  The Browns have more than 5 very winnable games.  I’m going to side with the over as Cleveland should get at least 7 wins.