Cleveland’s defensive line dominated Day 1, with Myles Garrett wasting no time and finishing unofficially with 2.5 sacks on Jalen Hurts, setting a ferocious tone for the Browns’ front. Lane Johnson acknowledged Garrett’s prowess as a constant challenge, while the Browns’ entire line contributed pressure six times on Hurts during 11-on-11. Cleveland also leaned on Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger inside, and Cameron Mitchell stepped up as Greg Newsome III recovers. Offensively, the Browns mixed lines and personnel, leaving Philly’s interior to swallow up run lanes as the depth chart experiments continued. DeVonta Smith drew Ward’s attention when healthy, while A.J. Brown was sidelined with a hamstring issue, prompting Ward to sharpen his chemistry with Smith and the rest of the Eagles’ receivers. Hurts found Smith and Goedert when opportunities arose, but the Browns’ pressure and front-seven depth created a telling early indicator for fantasy angles.

For fantasy, Garrett’s early impact props up Browns’ DL upside, while the interior duo Graham and Schwesinger could push for steady push with Garrett drawing attention. The Browns’ run game was stifled by Philly’s interior alignment, underscoring why Judkins remained unsigned and why positional depth will matter in September. Philadelphia’s weapons showed resilience, but Brown’s injury absence casts some uncertainty. The takeaway: the Browns look capable of sustained pass rush, and the Eagles will need to unlock other options if Brown can’t go, giving a few fantasy darlings a clearer path to production when Week 1 rolls around.