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The Washington Commanders open up their first preseason under new owner Josh Harris with a road game against the Cleveland Browns. Sam Howell will get the start tonight, and will likely get a quarter to give coaches and fans a preview of the season. Washington and Cleveland played in Week 17 last year in a critical game for their playoff hopes. Carson Wentz got the start that day and failed to win as expected. Washington’s elimination gave Howell his first chance to start a game, and he lead the team to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. HC Ron Rivera and new OC Eric Bieniemy want to see Howell have that same success, while improving his game from his rookie year.

Washington has a lot of new players in critical positions this year, both rookies and free agent signings. The offensive line has been an issue under Ron Rivera that has been getting worse every year, and they are looking to end that trend this year under new OL coach Travelle Wharton. The Commanders will have 4 new starters trying to protect Sam Howell this season, and all eyes will be on them when they take the field.

Matchup: Washington Commanders (0-0) @ Cleveland Browns (0-0)

Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium | Cleveland, OH

Date/Time: August 11th, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: NBC4 DMV

WBFF BALTIMORE

WRLH RICHMOND

WSLS ROANOKE

WSOC CHARLOTTE

WTKR NORFOLK

Chick Hernandez (play-by-play)

Brian Mitchell (analyst)

Logan Paulsen (sideline)

RADIO: Big 100(iHeart Radio)

Julie Donaldson (host)

Bram Weinstein (play-by-play)

London Fletcher (analyst)

Online Stream: Fubo.TV

DraftKings odds: Washington +3, 38 ¹⁄₂ O/U

Commanders +130

Browns -166

Prediction: Washington 24 – Cleveland 19

Enemy Blog: Dawgs by Nature

Washington Commanders 2023 Preseason Schedule

Week 1: Friday, August 11th @ Cleveland Browns 7:30pm

Week 2: Monday, August 21st vs Baltimore Ravens 8:00pm

Week 3: Sunday, August 27th vs Cincinnati Bengals 6:05pm