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Browns’ Week 4 path to victory runs through these critical matchups

Related Topics: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery

Heading into Week 4, the Browns are 10-point underdogs on the road against the Lions, trailing only the Saints against the Bills for the biggest underdog of the week. Here are three key matchups that will play a role in determining the Browns versus the Lions in Week 4.

3 key matchups for Browns vs Lions in Week 4

Browns d-line vs Lions run game

Without a doubt, the headline matchup of this game is the Browns' run defense versus the Lions' rushing attack led by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Detroit averages 149 rushing yards per game this year (fourth best in the NFL), while the Browns only allow 57.