Cleveland Browns (6-4) at Atlanta Falcons (4-6)

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, at Georgia Dome, Atlanta – TV: CBS

*TV announcers: Andrew Catalon, Steve Tasker, Steve Beuerlein

*Keys to the game: After managing just seven points at home against Cincinnati last week, the Browns’ offense is in a state of flux. Out is frustrated RB Ben Tate, leaving rookies Isaiah Crowell and Terrance West to shoulder the load in the backfield. In is WR Josh Gordon, back from his 10 game suspension and expected to play an immediate role despite head coach Mike Pettine suggesting he’ll be on a “pitch count.”

QB Brian Hoyer continues to put up solid numbers, but has sorely missed a downfield threat to help stretch defenses. The Browns will continue to be a run-first team, but even the threat of Gordon can help open more running lanes against the league’s 24th-ranked run defense.

Shortening the game inside the dome is in Cleveland’s best interest with LBs Karlos Dansby and Jabaal Sheard sidelined. The Falcons have made a more concerted effort in the ground game, with RB Steven Jackson getting 15-plus carries in each of his past three outings. That has helped ease the burden on the patchwork offensive line. Along with the return of third WR Harry Douglas, QB Matt Ryan has found a better groove and is 38-11 (.776) lifetime at the Georgia Dome.

*Matchup to watch – Gordon vs. Falcons CB Desmond Trufant: Falcons coach Mike Smith typically doesn’t like to match up cornerbacks, but Trufant’s play has escalated and he was given coverage assignments against the likes of Baltimore’s Steve Smith and Carolina’s Kelvin Benjamin. With injured Robert Alford replaced by Robert McClain on the other side, Trufant is expected to shadow Gordon for how many ever snaps the big-play threat is on the field.

*Player spotlight – Browns LB Craig Robertson: The third-year player out of North Texas takes the play-calling duties over for Dansby.

*Fast facts: Gordon led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards last season despite playing in just 14 games. … Sunday will mark the Falcons’ first game at the Georgia Dome in 42 days. Their last “home” game was played in London.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHY

The jury is still deliberating on both teams, which are surprisingly competing for titles in jumbled divisions — to put it nicely. Minus two linebackers and facing Ryan inside the Georgia Dome is a tough task for the Browns, although Atlanta’s offensive line is always a concern.

*Our pick: Falcons 27-24