The new-look Browns will get tested early and often by the NFC South, which might be one of the league's strongest divisions. We're breaking down matchups against the Saints, Buccaneers, Falcons and Panthers.
Week 2: New Orleans Saints
Sept. 16 (1 p.m) @Mercedes-Benz Superdome
2017 record: 11-5
The skinny: A week after hosting the Steelers in the season opener, the Browns travel to New Orleans to face one of the best teams in the NFC. The Saints were dominant down the stretch in 2017 and lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Vikings in the conference semifinals.