The Green Bay Packers are playing their first road game Sept. 21, but that hasn’t lowered the confidence of oddsmakers after two impressive victories over the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field.
Facing the Cleveland Browns, who while 0-2 are atop the NFL defensive rankings in yards allowed, the Packers opened as 5½-point favorites, with the line has already moving to eight as of Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16.
The Browns blew a chance to upset the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 when rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missed an extra point and a field goal in a 17-16 loss.
In Week 2, their offense looked awful under the direction of 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco in an ugly 41-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Flacco threw two interceptions, was sacked three times and lost a fumble; while Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw for four touchdowns. Top Cleveland cornerback Denzel Ward played only 20 snaps due to leg cramps.
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The Browns are minus-4 in takeaways through two games, which suggests this could be a breakout game for the Packers’ defense. Though the improved unit has looked dominant at times against two potent offenses, it has just one interception despite causing pressure on 41 of 91 dropbacks by the opposing quarterback.
Here’s an early look at the Packers-Browns Week 3 game:
What time is Packers vs Browns on Sunday?
The Packers’ first road game is at noon, Sept. 21.
What channel is Packers vs Browns on Sunday?
Fox (available locally on Channel 6 in Milwaukee and Channel 11 in Green Bay).
How can I stream the Packers-Browns game?
The game can be streamed through the Fox Sports and Fox One apps. Also, Fubo has a free trial for new subscribers.
Packers vs Browns odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday
ESPN is giving the Packers a 70.7% chance to win the game.
Packers injury updates
Jayden Reed injury update
The wide receiver broke his collarbone in the first quarter of the Packers’ 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said after the game the receiver will be out “for quite some time” but is expected to return at some point this season.
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Zach Tom injury update
The starting right tackle suffered an oblique injury in Week 1 and sat out the Commanders game.
He joined the team outside but participated in a separate rehab assignment on the side during the media’s open portion of practice Monday, Sept. 15.
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Aaron Banks injury update
The starting left guard was held out of the Week 2 game after exiting the Lions game in Week 1 due to an ankle/groin injury.
He joined Tom on the sideline for rehab work during the Sept. 15 practice.
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Bo Melton injury update
The cornerback and special teams player missed the Commanders game due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 1.
Melton was outside and also did a separate rehab assignment during the Sept. 15 practice.
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Packers-Browns’ last meeting
Davante Adams had 114 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-22 victory over the Browns in 2021 at Lambeau Field. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw four interceptions, two to Rasul Douglas.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: When do the Packers play next? Here’s a look at the Browns game Sunday; Injury update, time, TV, odds
Reporting by Emmett Prosser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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