Cleveland/New Orleans Predictions

Who do you think wins and why?

New Orleans 31-13.

Saints by a whole, whole bunch.

This will be a great test for the Browns defense - on the road against Brees, Kamara, Thomas and company. This game will tell a lot about Cleveland's progress (or lack thereof). If the Browns can keep this one close and manage to generate some sustained offense, I'll feel better about this team. If not and it's a blowout...well I don't want to think about that.

Browns defense is a lot better this year should be a great game. New Orleans has the edge at home.

I am not holding my breath yet on the Browns' defense being substantially better. They forced some turnovers on Sunday, but those were horrendous conditions, and some of the turnovers were gifts to the defense.

You see this ever year with whatever team is featured on Hard Knocks in believing they are destined to make a leap.