The Cleveland Browns face the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first preseason game at TIAA Bank Field. The Browns enter as 1.5-point favorites (-124 moneyline) while the Jaguars are at +104, with the total set at 37.5 points.

Key Game Details:

• Browns QB Deshaun Watson will see limited action
• Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and RB Travis Etienne expected to play after sitting out HOF game
• Jaguars already 0-1 in preseason after 27-11 loss to Raiders

Browns Outlook:

• Strong QB depth with Jacoby Brissett, Josh Dobbs, and Josh Rosen
• Rookie WRs David Bell and Michael Woods II looking to make impact
• RB Jerome Ford competing with D'Ernest Johnson for roster spot
• Coach Kevin Stefanski 3-0 in preseason games

Jaguars Outlook:

• New system under head coach Doug Pederson (8-9 preseason record)
• QB Kyle Sloter showed promise in HOF game (13/25, 127 yards, 1 TD)
• C.J. Beathard and Jake Luton will also see playing time

Betting Prediction: Take the Browns -1.5. Their superior depth and Stefanski's preseason success give them the edge over a Jaguars team still adjusting to a new coaching system.

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