After the San Francisco 49ers’ offense went down against the Dallas Cowboys’ No. 1 quarterback last week, the Niners will get another “test” when they face the Cleveland Browns’ defense. The Browns defense ranks first in yards and passing yards allowed.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy welcomes the challenge.
“It’s a really good challenge for us,” Purdy said. “Up front, they do a great job, I feel like I’m just leaving the line of scrimmage and pushing them back and stepping on the quarterback’s toes kind of threw the runner off balance when he’s just in the rhythm of the game,” said. Jose. Luis Sanchez III of Sports Illustrated. Purdy also compared the Browns’ defensive line to the 49ers’ own D-line.
“You can see the similarities with how [defensive line coach Kris] Kocurek coaches the kids here,” Brock Purdy said. “The stunts and stuff, just driving, getting the D-Line guy out is crucial… So when we watch film, it’s like, ‘okay, yeah, we’ve got another big challenge. A week with these guys.” So I think they’re one of the best in the league and a really talented group, so excited to go against them.
The Browns have one of the best passes in the NFL in Myles Garrett, who has 5.5 sacks on the year. Garrett will likely match up with 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, one of the top picks of the weekend. The Browns also have a top cornerback duo in Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II to challenge receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuki.
While Cleveland will be a test for the 49ers, it’s also fair to say that the 49ers’ offense will be a test for the Browns’ defense. The Browns quarterback has yet to play against the league’s top offense, facing only the injured Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens. If the Browns can contain the 49ers offense, they will surely prove to be one of the best defenses in the league.
