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NFL Preseason Week 3 Game Recap: Cleveland Browns 19, Los Angeles Rams 17

While the Cleveland Browns‘ quarterback battle is settled, the team still wanted to get a long look at its top options in preseason Week 3.

Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders all handled several drives. And then, ironically enough, roster longshot Tyler Huntley led the team down the field for the game-winning field goal as time expired, securing a 19-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams to close out the preseason.

Flacco finished a solid 9-of-10 for 71 yards and a touchdown, and Gabriel operated excellently in a two-minute drill to give the Browns a 16-7 lead at halftime. Sanders' performance was less ideal. He took five sacks and completed three passes for only 14 yards.

On the Rams‘ side, quarterback Dresser Winn went the distance and the defense racked up six sacks.

PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The comprehensive grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.

In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Former second-round pick Teven Jenkins, who signed a one-year deal with the Browns this offseason, put up a solid effort despite the overall mishaps for Cleveland's offensive line. He didn't allow any pressure across 21 pass-blocking snaps and earned a positive grade on 57.1% of his run-blocking snaps — the highest clip in the game, pending reviews.

BOX SCORE

Stat Rams Browns
Total points1719
Total offensive plays5564
Average EPA per play00
Total net yards284256
Avg yards per play5.24
Total first downs1422
Rushing first downs55
Passing first downs814
Penalty first downs13
Third-down efficiency17%36%
Fourth-down efficiency20%0%
Possessions1111
Avg plays per drive5.86.6
Avg yards per drive23.721.3
Avg points per drive1.41.6
Red-zone possessions24
Red-zone plays78
Red-zone TDs22
Red-zone FGs02
Red-zone scoring efficiency100%100%

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