It’s time for our annual prediction post for the first game of the regular season. As the Browns get set to host the Bengals to kick off the 2025 season, we predict three things: • The first offensive play the Browns will run/attempt to execute, • The first player on defense (not special teams) who will make a tackle, and • How the team’s first touchdown will be scored (if you think one will be scored).

You can find the ground rules below.

Rules

Offensive Play Prediction Guidelines: Try to be as specific as you can on what you think the Browns’ first offensive play will be. Don’t just say “pass play” or “run play.” Instead, say “Flacco throws a slant route to Jeudy for 7 yards” or “Jerome Ford runs left side and picks up three yards.” You can also predict incompletions, intercepti

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