Browns' Week 14 matchup with Jacksonville Jaguars could be a much-needed break

The Cleveland Browns' matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars may have gotten a little easier following Tuesday's news.  It won't be just Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence who will be banged up entering Week 14, it is now also wide receiver Christian Kirk.  Kirk suffered a core muscle injury that is expected to keep him out "sometime," […]

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The Cleveland Browns' matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars may have gotten a little easier following Tuesday's news. 

It won't be just Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence who will be banged up entering Week 14, it is now also wide receiver Christian Kirk. 

Kirk suffered a core muscle injury that is expected to keep him out "sometime," Adam Schefter reported. 

Christian Kirk's availability changes Browns' defensive gameplan

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) takes to the field before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) takes to the field before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3.Image via Corey Perrine/ Florida Times-Union

For the Browns, it is a break desperately needed. 

After two road losses to the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams, having a banged-up Jaguars team come to Cleveland can make all the difference in the Browns righting what has been a difficult month for the team. 

On the year, Kirk has 57 catches for 787 yards and three touchdowns. If he is unable to play against the Browns, certainly, defensive backs for Cleveland won't be complaining.