Analyzing snap counts, key moments and advanced stats. Browns’ 29-17 win over the Steelers Thursday night…
The Browns were able to showcase their two tight ends in a night that was special because they had expanded the roles of their two end players this season. David Njoku and … Michael Dunn.
Njoku has a fat new contract, and after playing just 64 percent of the snaps last season, he’s now the Browns’ clear No. Njoku is the Browns’ tight end. Dunn is a backup offensive lineman who’s found a role playing as an extra tackle/tight end in the Browns’ various jumbo packages. Dunn started the game against the Steelers with the Browns and Dunn took 14 snaps.
Dunn at the tight end is one way the run-first Browns challenge defenses and open up spaces for their powerful running back duo. Nick ChubbAnd Kareem Hunt. The pass game was also efficient and it was used in the Win over the SteelersNjoku recorded a career night, with nine catches totalling 89 yards and one touchdown. Njoku gained 57 yards from the catch, according to Pro Football Focus.
By design, Jacoby BrissettNjoku was first seen looking in the middle of field Thursday night.
