Game context: Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns 
Welcome to the game nobody wanted. The Browns (2-8) and the Raiders (2-8) meet in a late window that reeks of surrender. Cleveland arrive after a frustrating loss to Baltimore, marked by Dillon Gabriel’s injury and a rough introduction for Shedeur Sanders (4/16, 1 INT). Vegas, meanwhile, has stalled: four straight losses, an offense that can’t get going, and Geno Smith constantly under pressure behind a busted line.
Keys to the clash Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns 
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Theme of the day: offensive chaos. Both teams have one thing in common: they can’t score. Cleveland sit 29th in points, Las Vegas 30th. The Browns can still lean on an elite defense led by Myles Garrett — probably the single most ferociously dominant player on the field. His matchup against a Raiders line in tatters could be enough to keep Cleveland afloat.
The problem is the other side of the ball: Sanders will start his first game behind an uncertain line, up against a Vegas defense that’s tougher than people admit, especially against the pass. Without stability at QB and no real juice on the ground, Cleveland can’t hope to dictate tempo. Geno Smith isn’t in a great place either, but he at least has experience, a couple of weapons (Bowers, Tucker) and the home-field edge.
Free Pick Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns
Total points: Under 36.5
This is a game that can turn on one huge mistake — or one team avoiding it. Cleveland have the better defense… but the worst offensive stability. In a tight, low-scoring slog, one Sanders error can be fatal.
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