The battle for The Barge between the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns featured two teams sailing into Sunday’s game in opposite directions. The Lions visit FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland coming off their first non-losing outcome in almost a full calendar year. The Browns return home after one of the worst losses since the team returned to action in 1999.
Despite the divergent winds at their backs, the Browns remain the heavy favorite in the Week 11 matchup. Cleveland is favored by 9.5 points at Tipico Sportsbook.
The Browns are coming off a 45-7 loss in New England, a game they led 7-0 after the first drive. Nothing worked after that for coach Kevin Stefanski’s Browns on either side of the ball. Detroit pulled out a 16-16 tie in Pittsburgh against the Steelers in Week 10, the first game the Lions have not lost since Week 13 of the 2020 season.
