The Cleveland Browns can blame their disappointing 5-5 start on many things. Injuries have been a huge problem, including shoulder, foot and knee setbacks to quarterback Baker Mayfield, and the team lacks a true No. 1 wide receiver—which was true even before Odell Beckham Jr. departed for Los Angeles.
However, the Browns have the talent and depth to overcome injuries. No. 3 running back D'Ernest Johnson, for example, has rumbled for 294 yards and two touchdowns despite making just two starts.
The bigger issue has been poor play and miscommunication in the secondary. The Browns have a fearsome pass-rushing duo in Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney.