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Browns, Dolphins to Achieve NFL Milestone Not Seen in Nearly 20 Years

Browns, Dolphins to Achieve NFL Milestone Not Seen in Nearly 20 Years

Summary

The Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins will play a game that features both teams' left-handed quarterbacks, something not seen in nearly 20 years in the NFL. This matchup between Tua Tagovailoa and rookie Dillon Gabriel is a rare occurrence because left-handed quarterbacks starting a game has been uncommon since 2006.

Key Facts

  • The Browns and Dolphins are each coming into the game with a 1-5 record.
  • The game will take place at Huntington Bank Field in Week 7 of the NFL season.
  • The Browns are favored to win by 2.5 points, despite recent losses.
  • The Browns have struggled offensively, scoring an average of 13.7 points per game.
  • The Dolphins' defense has allowed an average of 29.0 points per game.
  • This game will be the 24th NFL matchup featuring two left-handed starting quarterbacks since 1950.
  • Dillon Gabriel, the Browns' rookie quarterback, has started two NFL games and previously had a standout college career.
  • Tua Tagovailoa has been the Dolphins' starting quarterback since being drafted in 2020 and is now in his sixth NFL season.

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