The Cleveland Browns face the Kansas City Chiefs in their 2023 season opener on September 12. Here are three bold predictions for the Week 1 matchup:

Baker Mayfield to Pass for 300+ Yards Despite being a run-first team, the Browns could air it out against Kansas City. With Odell Beckham Jr.'s return, an improved Donovan Peoples-Jones, plus reliable targets in Jarvis Landry and Rashard Higgins, Mayfield has weapons to exploit a Chiefs defense potentially missing safety Tyrann Mathieu (COVID protocols).

Browns Defense to Force Multiple Turnovers Cleveland's revamped secondary featuring John Johnson III, Troy Hill, and Greg Newsome should improve on last season's 11 interceptions. Expect at least one Patrick Mahomes interception and a Myles Garrett strip sack as he begins his Defensive Player of the Year campaign.

Browns to Win Season Opener Cleveland hasn't won a season opener since 2004's 20-3 victory over Baltimore. While they enter as underdogs, this is the most talented Browns roster in decades, giving them a legitimate shot at starting 1-0 for the first time in 17 years.

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