The Browns will look to bounce back from a tough loss at home in Week 3 as they prepare to travel to Las Vegas and face the Raiders in Week 4. Cleveland is currently 1-0 on the road and will look to add another win to its record against a Raiders team who also lost in Week 3 to the Panthers.
"Going on the road, AFC opponent in Las Vegas," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "Spent a lot of time watching them the last couple of days. Talented football team, so we have to have a great week of preparation. And that's where it starts for us, is worry about our preparation."
Here are the top pieces of news and notes as the Browns head into Week 4 against the Raiders.
Wyatt Teller to IR
The Browns announced on Wednesday that RG Wyatt Teller would be placed on injured reserve. Teller sustained the knee injury during Week 3 against the Giants.
"A huge loss for us," QB Deshaun Watson said. "Wyatt is a pro's pro. He gives everything each and every day he comes. He works each and every week. He goes full throttle for us, whether he's banged up or not. And he just knows exactly how to play that guard position. He helps out with all the guys up front, helps out with me. He goes to the final whistle. He's a beast. So, definitely going to miss Wyatt."
As a subsequent move to add depth to the offensive line, the Browns signed T Germain Ifedi to the active roster. Ifedi was on the Browns' practice squad and was elevated for Week 1 and Week 2 of the regular season.
"His ability to always be ready as a professional since he's walked in the building," offensive line coach Andy Dickerson said on Sept. 20. "He's a vet. He's played a lot of football, played at tackle, played at guard and his ability to go in and not blink and be able to execute and contribute and be available has been awesome. So again, asking questions, you see the grittiness and his strain to finish. So, I think it's just been a great addition to the room."
Check out the best photos from the Browns game against the Giants Sunday by the Browns photo team
The punt team during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) and the team before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Fans during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey and Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
A fan during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Fans during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
A fan during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12)before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
The stadium before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Tight end David Njoku (85) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Brownie on the 50 before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Fans during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (72) before a NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 15-21.
Other injury updates
The Browns are also dealing with other injuries to key offensive linemen like LT Jedrick Wills Jr., LT James Hudson III and RT Jack Conklin. Wills and Conklin did not practice on Wednesday. However, Hudson and RT Dawand Jones – who is dealing with a knee injury – practiced on Wednesday.
"(Jones) has to work through it and see if he's able to go this week," Stefanski said. "But he's had some good moments for us this season when healthy, so we'll try to get him as healthy as we can."
While TE David Njoku did not practice on Wednesday, Stefanski is not ruling Njoku out for Week 4 against the Raiders yet. He said Njoku will do some work this week. Njoku has missed the last two games with an ankle injury he sustained in Week 1.
DE Myles Garrett did not practice on Wednesday, as he was listed as dealing with foot, thigh and Achilles injuries. Stefanski said Garrett sustained the thigh and Achilles injuries during Week 3 against the Giants, after he was already dealing with the foot injury.
"I feel like Myles is determined to continue to play," Stefanski said. "He's working through injuries like a lot of guys, and he's played through injuries in his past. But of course, you would make smart decisions with your players."
Importance of establishing the run
As the Browns prepare for their Week 4 matchup, they have another opportunity to establish the run game against a Raiders run defense that has struggled this season.
The Raiders run defense has given up over 100 rushing yards in all three of their games this season, averaging 152.7 rushing yards allowed – which ranks 29th in the NFL. They've given up a total of 458 rushing yards on 85 carries.
While the Browns have struggled to establish the run game consistently in two of their three games this season, their ability to run the ball could play a role in their success against Las Vegas. The Browns are averaging 95.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 24th in the NFL.
"I think, obviously, getting on track as an offense is a very big goal of ours going into any game," Stefanski said. "The run game I think it's important for us to be efficient as an offense and be explosive when available to us. But it's certainly an emphasis for us."
