Jaguars Stars Praise Browns Defense Heading Into Matchup

After a rough showing in Week 1, the Cleveland Browns are looking to flip the script on their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Heading into the game, multiple stars on the Jaguars' offense have voiced their respect for some of the Browns' defensive playmakers.

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who only saw pressure on eight plays in Week 1, spoke about the new challenge of facing Cleveland's pass rush.

"Obviously just a physical group," Lawrence said. "You look at the two edge guys they have, Myles Garrett and Za'Darius Smith, I mean, both of those guys are great players. Everyone knows Myles and what he can do, but it's more than just him. It's the whole defense, the scheme, they play fast, they know what they're doing."

Meanwhile, Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk shouted out the Browns' secondary going into the game.

"Greg Newsome, Denzel Ward, they have [Martin] Emerson as well, and I think all those guys are great players," Kirk said. "So, we're just going to have to be on it when it comes to our communication and details when it comes to protections and whatnot."

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The Jaguars also had a rough start to their season against the Miami Dolphins. After leading 17-7 at halftime, Jacksonville was outscored 13-0 in the second half to lose 20-17.

The Browns and the Jaguars will both look to pick up their first wins of the season when they face off at 1 P.M. EST on Sunday.