Fresh off a stunning upset over the Green Bay Packers, the Cleveland Browns head to Detroit looking to pull off what would be an even bigger shocker against the juggernaut Lions

Two Goliaths on opposite sides of the ball collide in Detroit in Week 4 as the Cleveland Browns visit the Lions for the battle of the barge. 

The motor city has been a house of horrors for Cleveland over the years with the franchise's last win there coming over 40 years ago in 1983. Ending that streak won't get any easier in 2025, with the Lions boasting one of the best offenses in football. 

They're No. 3 points per game, No. 3 in yards per game and per play, No. 4 in rushing yards per game, No. 8 in passing yards per game, No. 5 in net yards per play, No. 7 in sacks per attempt allowed and No. 5 in fourth down conversion percentage. 

Their offense presents a wealth of challenges. If there's a defense that can match those, however, it's the Browns.

Their defense ranks No. 1 in yards per game allowed, rushing yards per game allowed, rushing yards per attempt, sack percentage per attempt and first downs allowed per game. They're also fourth in total sacks, and sixth in percentage of opponents dropbacks with rpessure.

And while they're 22.7 points per game allowed ranks 18th, it's heavily inflated by a 41-17 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens, which was influenced by numerous offensive and special teams miscues. 

Somethings gotta give at 1 pm on Sunday. Can the Browns ride their defense to pull off another stunning upset? 

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Anthony Moelgin's Prediction

The Cleveland Browns needed so many things to go right last week in order to come away with a victory over the Green Bay Packers. That performance will be nearly impossible to replicate, and they are out of luck...for now.

Jared Goff and the Lions offense are starting to hum after a tough showing in Week 1. They present high level challenges in both the run game and pass game. The Browns faced a similar style offense only once so far this season in Baltimore and it didn't go so well.

Similar to my prediction last week, Cleveland will keep this thing close in the first half. This is not going to be the day that the Browns' offense starts to take shape, as the Lions' defense is one of the best in the league. It'll be a sloppy first half, and the Lions will hold a slim lead.

That lead will grow in the second half, though. Goff will finish with two touchdowns through the air, Jahmyr Gibbs will find the endzone once, and the Lions will cruise comfortably to a 24-13 victory.

The lone positive for the Browns, a deep connection from Joe Flacco to Jerry Jeudy for a big touchdown. Other than that, it will be tough sledding for Cleveland. They will head to London 1-3 on the season. 

Lions 24, Browns 13

Spencer German's Prediction

I actually think the Browns score first in this game. After winning the coin toss, Stefanski is going to put the onus on his offense to start this game off on the right foot, and they'll march their way to the end zone on the opening drive to jump out to a 7-0 lead. 

So far all three teams the Lions have played to this point did just that with their first possessions. Giving the Browns defense a chance to play with a lead would a nice change of pace, and there is a world where that side of the ball keeps Cleveland in it for a while, per usual. 

The key is taking away or limiting the damage from David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs and making Detroit one dimensional. If the Browns do that and can generate some pressure, they can definitely force Jared Goff into some mistakes or turnovers and flip this game entirely. 

Conversely, the Browns offense needs to establish the run with Quinshon Judkins. If that can suddenly become their identity, the offense may finally find another gear. A strong rushing attack could also open things up for Flacco in the passing game. 

In this end, this Lions' offense just has too many weapons. Cleveland's defense keeps them in it for a while. Maybe it's 17-10 going into the fourth quarter. But Detroit pulls away late to win 31-17. 

Lions 31, Browns 17