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Lions OC Questions Browns’ Run Defense Ahead of Strength-on-Strength Test

Myles Garrett voiced confidence in Jim Schwartz’s run-stopping plan following John Morton’s boast.

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Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Detroit offensive coordinator John Morton said Thursday that Cleveland "haven't seen a run game like ours yet," framing Sunday as a tougher test for the Browns’ front.
  • Cleveland enters with the NFL’s top run defense, allowing roughly 57 yards per game on 2.29 yards per carry and having already limited Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs.
  • The Lions rank near the top of the league in rushing at 149.0 yards per game and are coming off a road win in Baltimore featuring 224 rushing yards led by David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.
  • Garrett downplayed the talk Friday, saying Morton is entitled to his opinion and asserting Detroit "hasn't seen a defensive front like ours."
  • Both sides highlighted a tactical clash, with Schwartz’s physical, man-up approach targeting early downs against Detroit’s patient, perimeter-to-downhill rushing style.