This is a 9* ASSASSIN on the Cleveland Browns.

New York has played a lot better of late, but I think this Browns team is by far the superior team in this fight. Cleveland is getting steady and focussed play from QB Baker Mayfield, who benefits from one of the best run games in the league.

The Browns have also been stout defensively. New York has been more "miss" than "hit" this year. This is an important game for both teams, but the Browns will look to take advantage, as they play the Giants this weekend and the Jets here next weekend, before a final home matchup against the Steelers.

IF the Browns had won their game at home vs. Baltimore last weekend, THEN I'd love the Giants here. But that's not the case, the Browns lost 47-42 and they're in bounce back mode here where they'll be determined to set the early tone and never look back.

Cleveland's the better team through all three phases and I expect that depth and consistency to be the difference today.

Lay the points!

Good luck, NP