The Arizona Cardinals face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 9 and will have fifth-round rookie quarterback Clayton Tune in the starting lineup. Making his first NFL start, he will be immediately tested.
Cleveland’s defense is impressive.
They are No. 1 in total defense, allowing only 260.0 yards per game. They rank No. 1 in pass defense, allowing only 163.3 yards per game and seventh in rushing defense, giving up 96.7 yards per game.
They allow 19.9 points per game, 12th in the league.
They have 20 sacks as a team, led by Myles Garrett’s 8.5, which is fourth in the NFL and 1.5 behind the NFL leader, Minnesota’s Danielle Hunter.
Their passer rating allowed is 78.9, fifth-lowest in the league.
Their rush defense is not elite. They allow 4.0 yards per carry and have allowed seven rushing touchdowns this season.
The Cardinals will need a great showing by Keaontay Ingram and Tony Jones at running back.
Tune will have his work cut out for him.
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