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Game Preview: Raiders look to get back in the win column as they take on the Browns

The Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) host the Cleveland Browns (1-2) for a Week 4 matchup inside Allegiant Stadium.

Kickoff is set for Sunday, September 29 at 1:25 p.m. PT.

Broadcast information

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TV: CBS Beth Mowins Jay Feely and Ross Tucker
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" Jason Horowitz Lincoln Kennedy
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM Harry Ruiz Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Kevin Stefanski

Quarterback: Deshaun Watson

2023 record: 11-6

Key additions: QB Jameis Winston, WR Jerry Jeudy, RB D'Onta Foreman, G Zak Zinter

Key losses: QB Joe Flacco, RB Kareem Hunt, WR Marquise Goodwin

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What to know

The Browns are coming off a 21-15 loss to the New York Giants.

Cleveland's offensive line has taken a blow with injuries. Three-time Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller is dealing with a knee injury that could cause him to miss multiple weeks, according to Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski. (Update: The Browns placed Teller on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, Sept. 25). Additionally, left tackles Jedrick Wills Jr. and James Hudson III left Sunday's game with injures, though there hasn't been an update yet on their statuses.

In the trenches on the other side of the ball, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett is day-to-day with a foot injury. He played 42 defensive snaps (58%) against the Giants. Despite the injury he sustained following Week 1, Garrett has still been productive in games as he's notched two sacks – both strip-sacks – and is tied for second in the league in forced fumbles (2).

"He's going to battle through these injuries and I expect him to continue to get better," Stefanski said of Garrett.

Matchup history

  • The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Browns, 15-10, dating back to 1970.
  • Raiders' record at home vs Browns: 8-7
  • Last time: Raiders won last meeting, 16-14, on Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland.
  • The Raiders have won their last four games against the Browns, their second-longest active win streak against any opponent.

A look at the stats

Following Week 3, the Raiders offense ranks 21st in the league in total offense (295.7 yards per game), fourth in passing (244.7 ypg), 32nd in rushing (51.0 ypg) and tied for 17th in points (19.3 ppg). Defensively, the Raiders rank 30th in total defense (378.7 ypg), 23rd in passing (226.0 ypg), 29th in rushing (152.7 ypg) and 27th in points allowed (27.0 ppg).

The Browns offense ranks 31st in the league in total offense (248.0 yards per game), 30th in passing (152.3 ypg), 24th in rushing (95.7 ypg) and 25th in points (16.7 ppg). Defensively, the Browns rank 12th in total defense (309.3 ypg), 15th in passing (195.7 ypg), tied for 13th in rushing (113.7 ypg) and 20th in points allowed (22.3 ppg).

Milestones to watch

  • WR Davante Adams needs four receiving touchdowns to reach 100 career receiving touchdowns and become just the 11th player in NFL history to reach 100 receiving touchdowns, tying Steve Largent (100) and Tim Brown (100).
  • Adams needs 46 receptions to become just the second player in NFL history to record five consecutive seasons of 100+ receptions, joining Antonio Brown (6).
  • Adams needs 1,010 receiving yards to become just the 10th player in NFL history to reach 12,000 career receiving yards.
  • K Daniel Carlson needs 26 made field goals to reach 200 career made field goals and become just the second kicker in NFL history to make 200+ field goals in his first seven NFL seasons, joining Justin Tucker (237).
  • DE Maxx Crosby needs 10.0 sacks to reach 65.0 career sacks, the 15th most in NFL history among players in their first six NFL seasons.
  • Crosby needs 3.0 sacks to pass Anthony Smith (57.5) for third on the Raiders all-time sacks list.
  • WR Jakobi Meyers needs 548 receiving yards to become one of only five undrafted players in NFL history to record 700+ receiving yards in five of their first six seasons in the NFL, joining Antonio Gates, Drew Pearson, Gary Clark and Rob Moore.
  • DT Christian Wilkins needs 38 tackles to reach 400 career tackles and become one of just eight interior defensive linemen in NFL history (since 1987) to record 400+ tackles in his first six NFL seasons.

Team connections

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper was drafted by the Raiders in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft and spent four seasons with the team.
  • Browns DT Shelby Harris played for the Raiders from 2015-16.
  • Browns DT Maurice Hurst spent three seasons (2018-20) with the Raiders.
  • Browns DT Quinton Jefferson played for the Raiders in the 2021 season.
  • Browns senior offensive assistant Bill Musgrave served two stints with the Raiders in 1997 and 2015-16.
  • Browns linebackers coach Jason Tarver spent three seasons with the Raiders from 2012-14 as defensive coordinator.
  • Raiders TE Harrison Bryant was selected by the Browns in the 2020 NFL Draft and spent four seasons with the team.
  • Raiders senior defensive assistant Rob Ryan was the Browns defensive coordinator for two seasons (2009-10).
  • Raiders assistant special teams coach Kade Rannings spent two seasons on the Browns coaching staff (2015-16).
  • Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel served as an assistant to the head coach for the Brown from 2009-12.
  • Raiders pass game coordinator Scott Turner served as the wide receivers coach for the Browns in 2013.
  • Raiders linebackers coach Mike Caldwell played three seasons with the Browns from 1993-95.

View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 3 matchup against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.

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