Cleveland got LeBron James back this summer, and the Browns seem intent on keeping the good times rolling. The Browns settled on Mike Pettine to be their third head coach in as many years, and he has the team at 3-2 and ready to play the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cleveland has won three of its last four, including a 25-point comeback over the Titans in Week 5 -- the largest rally for a road team in NFL history.
Browns vs. Jaguars 2014: Time, TV schedule, radio and live stream
Things are looking up in Cleveland, especially with a winless Jacksonville coming into town.
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Despite drafting Johnny Manziel in the first round, the Browns decided to start Brian Hoyer at quarterback and the move has paid off. Hoyer, who entered a season as a starter for the first time in his career, has thrown seven touchdowns against one interception. Hoyer has been competent even without Josh Gordon, who was suspended for nine games to begin this season after another violation of the league's substance abuse policy.
On the other sideline, the Jaguars are still searching for their first win of the season. Second-year coach Gus Bradley pulled the plug on quarterback Chad Henne in the third game, and turned to rookie Blake Bortles. Bortles, the third overall pick this past May, has flashed immense promise but also played like the youngster he is. The Central Florida product has completed 67.8 percent of his throws but has also tossed seven interceptions in four games.
Bortles does not have much help around him, with the Jaguars ranking last in offense and 30th in defense. To make matters worse, the offensive line has been brutal, allowing a league-high 27 sacks. Perhaps one bright spot, however, is a young and productive receiving corps. Rookies Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns have 311 and 298 receiving yards, respectively.
How to watch
Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.
When: 1 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein, Steve Tasker
Online streaming: Verizon NFL Mobile | NFL Sunday Ticket
Odds
Cleveland is a 7-point favorite over Jacksonville on the road with an over/under line of 45 between the two teams, per OddsShark.
Further Reading
For more on the Browns, head over to Dawgs by Nature.
To keep up on the Jaguars, check out Big Cat Country.
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