Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks Prediction: Will David Njoku Have a Big Game?
The 4-2 Cleveland Browns travel to play the 4-2 Seattle Seahawks in NFL Week 8. Will David Njoku have a big game? Ben Rajavuori breaks down the Browns vs. Seahawks pick.
Ben Rajavuori - October 29, 2023, 1:02 PM EDT
7 minCleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks Prediction: Will David Njoku Have a Big Game?
The 4-2 Cleveland Browns travel to play the 4-2 Seattle Seahawks to decide who gets their fifth win of the season. The Browns are coming off back-to-back wins against the Colts and 49ers, while the Seahawks are coming off a win against the Cardinals. Which player can step up and have a big game today?
Browns vs. Seahawks Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 29, 2023
- Game Time: 4:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks Prediction
The Browns are now down Deshaun Watson, as the starting quarterback has a shoulder injury that is expected to put him on the IR. Enter backup PJ Walker, who has actually played well in his limited time. In his lone start, he shocked the NFL world by beating the 49ers 19-17, while only throwing 192 yards and throwing two interceptions. He was lucky to win that game, but this game is much more winnable. However, I expect him to get some easy, short routes under his belt to keep drives going and keep his completion percentage high.
Enter David Njoku. The seventh-year tight end is the go-to guy on short routes and screens. Last week, he tallied nine targets, hauling in five receptions for 54 yards. His line today is 32.5 over at DraftKings, and that is a very doable line for him in this game. Njoku has passed this line in three of his six games this season, but with PJ Walker in, I expect him to get a lot of targets today.
The Seahawks are also really struggling against tight ends. The Seahawks are giving up 77 yards per game to tight ends, which is the third-highest in the league. On top of that, Devon Witherspoon is one of the best cornerbacks in the league and has been showing out as a rookie, and I expect him to keep Amari Cooper quiet today. With that, they will have to give the ball to other guys, and Njoku is a playmaker. I think Njoku will have 10+ targets today and hit over 50 receiving yards in this game.
Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks Prediction
Pick: David Njoku Over 32.5 Receiving Yards -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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