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Below, we analyze the snap counts and stats on defense for the Cleveland Browns’ Week 10 game against the Houston Texans.
Defensive Line
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| DL | Myles Garrett | 46 | 81% | 4 tackles, 2 assists (6 combined). 0.5 sack, 2 TFL, 1 QH. |
| DL | Olivier Vernon | 45 | 79% | 1 assist (1 combined). |
| DL | Larry Ogunjobi | 36 | 63% | 1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). 0.5 sack, 1 QH. |
| DL | Sheldon Richardson | 35 | 61% | 2 tackles, 4 assists (6 combined). 1 sack, 2 QH. |
| DL | Adrian Clayborn | 23 | 40% | No stats registered. |
| DL | Jordan Elliott | 18 | 32% | No stats registered. |
| DL | Porter Gustin | 11 | 19% | 1 assist (1 combined). |
| DL | Vincent Taylor | 9 | 16% | 1 assist (1 combined). |
- I thought the Browns’ defense, particularly the defensive line, did a great job throughout the game of containing Deshaun Watson. Myles Garrett was also key, forcing a fourth down stop on a quarterback draw at the goal line, chasing Watson with his speed to the sideline on another play, and registering a sack on the opening drive of the game.
- Larry Ogunjobi picked up his first sack of the season. Sheldon Richardson also notched two hits on the quarterback. The Browns had a good balance of their eight defensive linemen getting snaps.
Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| LB | B.J. Goodson | 57 | 100% | 5 tackles, 2 assists (7 combined). |
| LB | Mack Wilson | 31 | 54% | 2 tackles (2 combined). |
| LB | Malcolm Smith | 27 | 47% | 2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). |
| LB | Sione Takitaki | 17 | 30% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
- B.J. Goodson led the Browns in tackles with seven.
- Mack Wilson seemed to be a bit more active coming out of the bye week, which Cleveland needs from him. Dumping a defender like he did into the ground for a 15-yard penalty wasn’t the best idea, but hopefully he can channel that aggression in other ways that benefits the team.
Cornerback
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| CB | Denzel Ward | 57 | 100% | 5 tackles (5 combined). |
| CB | Terrance Mitchell | 57 | 100% | 2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). 1 TFL. |
| CB | Kevin Johnson | 39 | 68% | 2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). |
- The cornerbacks weren’t too involved because of the game conditions, but it was good that there weren’t any lapses. Watson did complete a miracle throw in the fourth quarter that helped extend the drive and eventually lead to the Texans’ only touchdown of the game.
Safety
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| S | Ronnie Harrison | 57 | 100% | 6 tackles (6 combined). 1 QH, 1 pass defended. |
| S | Andrew Sendejo | 45 | 79% | 2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). |
| S | Sheldrick Redwine | 17 | 30% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
- Ronnie Harrison was the Browns’ highest-graded defender with a grade of 77.6. He continues to perform week in and week out, so it is a relief that defensive coordinator Joe Woods saw that and has kept him as the starting strong safety over Karl Joseph. Joseph only played on special teams against the Texans.
- Andrew Sendejo actually got trucked by Duke Johnson. The starting free safety only played 79% of the snaps, with Sheldrick Redwine seeing some action as well — meaning there were plays in which the Browns had 3 safeties on the field.