Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS

FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland

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Sunday afternoon, the Houston Texans will travel to the FirstEnergy Stadium to take on the Cleveland Browns.

The Houston Texans had their chances in their last game against the Philadelphia Eagles but the failed to capitalize  on numerous opportunities and lost 31 - 21.  The Texans defense harassed the Eagles at every turn and eventually knocked Eagles’ starting quarterback Nick Foles out of the game.  The defense forced 4 turnovers but their efforts went for naught thanks to a horrid Texans offense.   Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick went 13 for 27 with 203 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception but he never found a way to get the offense in any rhythm.  Even after the Eagles lost defensive standout DeMeco Ryans to an Achilles injury.  If the Texans had a hard time against the Eagles, things won’t be any easier against the Browns. 

The Cleveland Browns served notice in their last game against the Cincinnati Bengals that they are definitely a team to watch.  In that game, it was all Browns as Cleveland won the Battle of Ohio by a score of 24 - 3.  Everything was clicking on all cylinders for Cleveland as they got decent play from both the offense and the defense.  Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer wasn’t spectacular but he consistently led his offense downfield and out points on the board.  The Cleveland defense forced 3 interceptions and a fumble.  Riding their best start in 20 years, the Browns will try to pick up their 4th straight victory and solidify their place at the top of the AFC North.                 

Houston Texans Betting Trends

Houston Texans are 5-4-0 Against the Spread

Houston Texans are 6-3-0 against the Over/Under

Cleveland Browns Betting Trends

Cleveland Browns are 5-3-1 Against the Spread

Cleveland Browns are 4-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Houston Texans

11/10/14 CB Johnathan Joseph Concussion probable Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/10/14 CB Kareem Jackson Knee is downgraded to expected to miss Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/09/14 RB Arian Foster Groin probable Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/09/14 LB Brian Cushing Knee "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/09/14 DB Darryl Morris Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/09/14 QB Ryan Mallett None expected to start Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/09/14 LB Jadeveon Clowney Knee "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
11/09/14 LB Jeff Tarpinian Knee "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
09/24/14 DT Louis Nix III Wrist IR
09/04/14 WR Alan Bonner Foot IR
09/04/14 G Cody White Achilles IR
09/04/14 T David Quessenberry Illness out for season
09/04/14 T Will Yeatman Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 S Lonnie Ballentine Undisclosed IR

Cleveland Browns

11/10/14 WR Andrew Hawkins Knee is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Houston
11/09/14 CB Johnson Bademosi Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Houston
11/09/14 TE Jordan Cameron Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Houston
11/06/14 DE John Hughes Knee out indefinitely
10/13/14 C Alex Mack Leg IR
10/13/14 DE Armonty Bryant Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 LB Darius Eubanks Shoulder IR
09/04/14 CB Isaiah Trufant Knee IR
09/04/14 WR Josh Gordon Suspension eligible to return week 12 vs Atlanta Falcons
09/04/14 T Michael Bowie Shoulder IR

Guy's Pick: Take Cleveland

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