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Both the and entered 2021 with high expectations. Cleveland finally returned to the playoffs in 2020 and added to an already-balanced roster. Minnesota, meanwhile, seemingly bolstered its traditionally stout defense to pair with an up-and-coming offense headlined by stars like and . Only one of the two teams has cruised through the first three weeks, with the Browns starting 2-1 and barely falling to the reigning AFC champion . But the Vikings have quietly been just as Prince Amukamara Jersey explosive, losing close ones to the and before routing the .On Sunday, we'll get a better idea of exactly where these teams belong when they go head to head. Are the Browns truly the cla s of the AFC North? Their performance thus far says so, but can they come out on top in another shootout? As for the Vikings, are they overlooked because of their crunch-time misfortunes the first two weeks? Or is their offense just a flashy feature of an uneven team?We've got you covered below with odds, predictions, key questions, information on how to watch, and more:Date:Sunday, Oct. 3|Time:1 p.m. ETLocation:U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis)TV: CBS|Stream:Paramount+ ( Jim McMahon Jersey )Follow:Odds:Browns -2, O/U 51.5 How will the Vikings' offensive line hold up? Minnesota has held up pretty well, all things considered, but the Browns' front is a different animal. , in particular, poses a threat to ' comfort. If Cleveland disrupts the pocket on a regular basis, the Vikings' big aerial attack could be slowed.Which secondary is more equipped for this game? The Browns boast one of the NFL's top pa s defenses but will be without cornerback Greg Newsome, who's injured and will give way to . The Vikings, meanwhile, have gotten uneven Buster Skrine Jersey production from , and Co.Can Kevin Stefanski outsmart Mike Zimmer? The former colleagues have different advantages on each other: Zimmer's defensive looks have the potential to stuff Stefanski's Charles Leno Jersey signature run game, but Stefanski's deep lineup should allow him to pick on Minnesota's back end. Latest Odds: Minnesota Vikings PK Cousins deserves more credit than he's getting for the hot start he's had in 2021, with Jefferson and and even shining downfield. Throw in Cook, who's coming off a week of rest post-injury, and a defense whose strength (up front, and in the middle) should match up decently against the Browns' run-heavy attack, and it's easy to foresee Minnesota giving the Browns a run for their money. Zimmer, remember, has his guys at home for the second straight week and knows Stefanski well.But while a Vikings upset would not be surprising, the Browns still have an edge in overall talent, and Stefanski has proven repeatedly that he knows how to call a balanced game. If isn't finding room on the ground, probably will as a pa s target. Odell Beckham Jr. alone should also cause problems for Minnesota's corners, and then there's Cleveland's own front seven, Dick Butkus Jersey which is more than capable of forcing a game-changing turnover.Pick: Browns 31, Vikings 30
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