Atlanta Falcons: Game-by-game predictions for the 2018 season

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with Julio Jones #11 after scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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CLEVELAND – OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Eric Weems #14 of the Atlanta Falcons dives for extra yardage as he is hit by Nick Sorensen #27 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) /

Week 10: at Cleveland Browns

It makes me totally sick to think about, but the last time the Falcons and Browns met up on the gridiron, Cleveland kicked a 37-yard field goal to beat Atlanta 26-24 in the Georgia Dome. Needless to say, I hope I never have to type that sentence ever again.

Four years later, the Falcons and Browns will be squaring off in a battle between two teams built on strong offenses. However, the biggest difference in this match-up will be experience. One team has a ton of offensive experience, while, outside of Jarvis Landry and Carlos Hyde, the other will be relying on a few key rookies all season long.

Sure, Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb will make their fair-share of plays throughout the 2018 season, but not against a very tough and proven defense like the Dirty Birds (assuming Chubb and Mayfield are seeing significant playing time by Week 10).

Earning their sixth win of the year, the Falcons will have set themselves up for a great shot of making the postseason for their third-straight year.

Final Score:

Atlanta Falcons (6-3): 31, Cleveland Browns: 21

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