Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Week 11 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/19/2017

Sunday, November 19, 2017

FirstEnergy Stadium

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The Cleveland Browns host the Jacksonville Jaguars at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The opening line for this game has Jacksonville as 7.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 38. The Browns have an over/under record of 4-5-0 and they are 2-7-0 against the spread. The Jaguars have an ATS record of 5-4-0 while their over/under record is 4-5-0.

Valuable Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 4-5-0 against the over/under

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 5-4-0 against the spread

Important Cleveland Browns Betting Trends

The Cleveland Browns are 4-5-0 against the over/under

The Cleveland Browns are 2-7-0 against the spread

Key Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries

11/13/17 WR Allen Hurns Ankle left last game, is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Cleveland11/12/17 WR Arrelious Benn Knee left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland11/12/17 WR Dede Westbrook Abdominal is "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland09/21/17 S Calvin Pryor Ankle IR09/20/17 DT Michael Bennett Pectoral IR09/11/17 WR Allen Robinson ACL IR09/05/17 TE Mychal Rivera Wrist IR09/05/17 WR Rashad Greene Sr. Undisclosed IR

Key Cleveland Browns Injuries

11/13/17 WR Corey Coleman Hand IR-Return Designation 11/19 vs. Jacksonville11/13/17 QB DeShone Kizer Ribs is probable Sunday vs. Jacksonville11/13/17 LB Jamie Collins Sr. MCL is out for season11/12/17 LB James Burgess Undisclosed injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville11/12/17 DL Larry Ogunjobi Groin is "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville11/06/17 WR Josh Gordon Suspension eligible to return 12/03 vs. LA Chargers10/23/17 OL Joe Thomas Tricep IR10/03/17 LB Dominique Alexander Knee IR09/05/17 DB Howard Wilson Knee PUP08/23/17 LB Tank Carder ACL IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Jacksonville Jaguars have run for 1,467 yards as a team, which ranks 1st in the NFL. They've run 305 times, averaging 4.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jaguars have been penalized on offense 62 times for 554 yards so far this season, which has them 16th in the league in penalties. They are 9th in the NFL in points scored with 226. They have run 607 plays this season for 3,337 yards, which ranks them 7th in the league in total offense. The Jaguars average 5.5 yards per play, which is 12th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 186 1st downs this year, placing them 8th overall as an offensive unit. Blake Bortles averages 6.8 yards per pass attempt and 11.6 yards per completion. He has completed 167 passes on 285 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.6%. His quarterback rating is 81.8. He has thrown for 1,930 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Jaguars rush defense has allowed 235 attempts for 1,086 yards this year, putting them in 23rd place in the league against the run. Jacksonville has committed 68 penalties for 638 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 28th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 22.1% of possessions on defense, which is 1st in the league. They are 1st in the league in points allowed on defense with 134. They have surrendered a total of 2,572 yards on D, which is 2nd in the NFL. The Jaguars are ranked 1st in yards per play allowed with 4.6. Their pass defense has given up 4.6 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 1st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 168 passes on 290 attempts against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense this season, placing them 2nd and 8th in the National Football League. The Jacksonville pass defense has also given up a total of 1,486 yards through the air, which is 1st overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Jacksonville Jaguars have attempted 22 field goals this season and made 18, which is 12th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 81.8%. Jacksonville Jaguars kickers have made 87% of their extra points, going 20 for 23 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,040 yards on 46 punts, averaging 44.3 yards per punt. That places them 25th in the NFL in punting average. Jacksonville is ranked 22nd in the league in punt returns with 16. They've accumulated 131 punt return yards and average 8.2 yards per return, which is 15th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 63 yards. They have returned 10 kicks for 214 yards on special teams, ranking 28th in kick return yardage. The Jaguars average 21.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 29 yards this year. They are 15th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,742.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cleveland Browns are 31st in the National Football League in points scored with 143. They have run 594 plays this year for 2,823 yards, which ranks them 25th in the NFL in total offense. The Browns average 4.8 yards per play, which is 28th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 180 1st downs this season, ranking them 15th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Cleveland has run for 962 yards as a unit, which ranks 19th in the league. They've run 220 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Browns have been penalized on offense 70 times for 614 yards so far this year, which has them 5th in the NFL in penalties. DeShone Kizer has passed for 1,376 yards this year. He's completed 132 throws while attempting 250 passes for a completion percentage of 52.8%. His quarterback rating this season is 54.3. He averages 10.4 yards per completion and 5.5 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Cleveland is 29th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 240. They have given up a total of 2,853 yards on D, which is 11th in the league. The Browns are 11th in yards per play allowed with 5.1. Their pass defense has allowed 6.8 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 23rd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 196 throws on 286 attempts against the Cleveland defense this season, ranking them 16th and 4th in the league. The Browns pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,075 yards in the air, which is 16th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 251 attempts for 778 yards this season, putting them in 3rd place in the NFL against the run. The Cleveland Browns have had 69 penalties for 652 yards on defense this year. That places them 29th in the league. They've allowed a score on 35.5% of possessions on defense, which is 15th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Cleveland is 5th in the NFL in punt returns with 24. They've totaled 144 punt return yards and are averaging 6 yards per return, which is 25th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 25 yards. They have returned 13 kicks for 318 yards on special teams, placing them 22nd in kick return yardage. The Browns average 24.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 71 yards this season. They are 27th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,443. The Cleveland Browns have tried 12 field goals this season and made 8, which is 31st in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 66.7%. Cleveland kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 15 for 16 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,262 yards on 47 punts, averaging 48.1 yards per punt. That ranks them 6th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Browns NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Jaguars -7.5

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