NFL Preseason Week 1: Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesThe Washington Commanders (-6)

open up their first preseason under new owner Josh Harris with a road game against the Cleveland Browns (+2). Sam Howell will get the start tonight, and will likely get a quarter to give coaches and fans a preview of the season. Washington and Cleveland played in Week 17 last year in a critical game for their playoff hopes. Carson Wentz got the start that day and failed to win as expected. Washington’s elimination gave Howell his first chance to start a game, and he lead the team to victory over the Dallas Cowboys (+4). HC Ron Rivera and new OC Eric Bieniemy want to see Howell have that same success, while improving his game…