3 Biggest X-Factors For Browns to Defeat Titans in Week 7

After six weeks of the new NFL season, the Cleveland Browns have to be one of the bigger surprises acorss the landscape of the league.

Cleveland will enter Week 7 of the season with a record of 4-2, sitting in first place in the AFC North division. This is the first time that the Browns have been in first place in the division this far into the season in a long time, and the team has no plans to slow down.

The Browns have seen strong play from both sides of the ball, with quarterback Deshaun Watson doing just enough to win games. Watson's play has this group believing, with the thought of the playoffs starting to come around.

This week, the Browns will be heading out on the road to face the Tennessee Titans, who were able to grab their first win of the season last week. Cleveland will be looking to slow down the Titans, trying to get their fifth win of the year.

Here are three of the bigger X-Factors that will determine whether Cleveland can take down Tennessee this week:

1. Deshaun Watson Continues to Not Turn the Ball Over

Watson has only thrown two interceptions this season, and just one since the first week of the year. His clean play has given the Browns life this season, allowing for the team to have chances to win.

Against the Titans defense, Watson will need to limit turnovers again. Tennessee has multiple players who can make life tough on the Browns signal-caller, putting pressure on him to take care of the ball.

2. Get Denzel Boston Back in the Game Plan

Boston's rookie season has gotten off to an excellent start, with him becoming the top option for the Cleveland offense. For the season, Boston has caught 17 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns.

But last week against the Baltimore Ravens, Boston only had one catch for 15 yards. For Cleveland, they will need to get the rookie star back involved in the game plan this week.

3. Contain Jeffery Simmons

Simmons is the best defensive player that the Titans have, and this will be much easier said than done for the Browns. But the Titans were able to find success last week due to the play of Simmons, who recorded six tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Browns offensive line will need to hold up against Simmons, limiting what he can do against Watson and this offense. If Cleveland allows Simmons to dominate like he did a week ago, the Browns could be in some trouble.