Overview
- Quinshon Judkins finished with 44 yards on 14 carries in Sunday’s loss to the Jets and left the locker room in a walking boot, prompting questions about a possible injury and his availability.
- Cleveland managed 96 rushing yards against the Jets with quarterback Deshaun Watson accounting for 40 of those yards, leaving Judkins and Raheim Sanders with a combined 56 yards on 17 carries.
- Backup Raheim Sanders was hurt in the game and rookie Dylan Sampson remains on injured reserve, reducing the Browns’ options at running back for the next game.
- Coaches publicly backed Judkins and said the run game has shown weekly improvement, while also faulting protection and execution after the team allowed eight sacks against the Jets.
- The shortfall in the run game complicates playcalling and roster choices ahead of the Baltimore matchup and risks increasing pressure on Watson and special teams to cover shorter drives.