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2018 NFL Power Rankings: Concerns for Eagles following Week 3 preseason

By Dan Parzych

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 23: Starting quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles trips and falls to the ground for a safety while under pressure from Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and protection from Stefen Wisniewski #61 during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 23: Starting quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles trips and falls to the ground for a safety while under pressure from Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and protection from Stefen Wisniewski #61 during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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30. Cleveland Browns (26)

How many football fans predicted the Browns of all teams would defeat the defending champions in the Eagles 5-0 during the third game of preseason action? This may not have been the most exciting score in the world, but from Cleveland’s perspective, the defense received a huge confidence boost when looking how great they looked against Philadelphia’s offense, even if they were missing a ton of starters.

After ending up on the wrong side of NFL history in 2017 by failing to win a single game, there’s is actually a ton of hype surrounding the Browns heading into the new season when looking at all of the key talent added on both sides of the football. Cleveland’s defense stood out in a big way against Philadelphia, and by playing in a tough AFC North, the unit will need to come through when it matters the most during the regular season.

As for the offense, it’s still amazing to consider that Tyrod Taylor was able to return to the game since first glance made it seem like he would be out for quite some time. But once again, this shows just how tough of a quarterback Taylor is, and it will be interesting to see if he plays well enough to keep Baker Mayfield on the bench.

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