Cleveland Browns (3-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (0-6)

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, at EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla. – TV: CBS

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

*Keys to the game: When the teams met just under 11 months ago, a back-and-forth 32-28 shootout went to the Jaguars. Jacksonville has lost nine consecutive games, and Cleveland’s defense is showing muscle of late. Winless Jacksonville has yet to put together a complete four-quarter game.

The Jaguars gave RB Storm Johnson his first start against Tennessee because Toby Gerhart was out with an ankle injury, and the rookie rushed for just 21 yards on 10 carries. Getting consistent traction from the running game, where Gerhart is not expected to play again, is a must for the Jaguars. Jacksonville is generating just 69.5 rushing yards per game. QB Blake Bortles, who makes his fourth career start, was their leading rusher last week with 38 yards on five carries. The lack of a running game is making it difficult to utilize play-action, and the Browns will get after Bortles, who coach Mike Pettine compares to Ben Roethlisberger.

Injuries along both lines bring some doubt for the Browns, but QB Brian Hoyer said this week the team is extremely confident in its run scheme. Jacksonville will work to contain RB Ben Tate, a player they know from his time in Houston, but Tate is averaging over 100 yards per game since returning from a knee injury.

*Matchup to watch – Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts vs. Browns CB Joe Haden: Shorts was targeted 16 times last week and caught 10 passes, bringing a reliable lead receiver the team lacked while Shorts was sidelined by a hamstring injury. Haden is regaining confidence at corner and is willing to work on an island against the deep threat.

*Player spotlight – Browns C John Greco: A veteran guard who slid to the pivot to replace Alex Mack (leg) last week, Greco is expected to start there for the first time in his career while working to smooth communication with Hoyer and master his new role in a zone-based running game.

*Fast facts: The Browns last won a road game in October in 2010. … Jacksonville has not scored more than 20 points during its current nine-game losing streak.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHY

Limited by injuries on both lines, the Browns put the game on their defense and running game, which is an option the Jaguars would love to have.

*Our pick: Browns 24-14