CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns open their 2024 season against the Dallas Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Huntington Bank Field.
Both teams have Defensive Player of the Year candidates in Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons. The Cowboys are hoping to finally make the playoffs this year, while the Browns are hoping Deshaun Watson can carry them well into January and early February.
Below are the cleveland.com staff’s picks for Sunday’s game. The Browns were favored by 2.5 points in the picks poll.
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Ashley Bastock (0:0; 0:0): Browns 28, Cowboys 21
The Browns offense hasn’t really gotten going yet, but I trust this team more than Dallas – especially given the Browns’ defense and their home performance last year.
Mary Kay Cabot (0-0 overall; 0-0 against the spread): Browns 33, Cowboys 31*
The Browns christen the newly named Huntington Bank Field with a last-minute victory and start the 2024 season off right.
Dan Labbe (0-0; 0-0): Browns 22*, Cowboys 17
Both sides seem a bit rusty, but the Browns will use their defense to get a win in week one.
Jimmy Watkins (0-0; 0-0): Browns 17*, Cowboys 14
Tough, ugly football. Joy for Browns fans, pain for fantasy football players.
*-Tip against the spread
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