After an enduring anticipation, the long wait has come to an end. The NFL is making its triumphant return for the Hall of Fame Game, marking the first time since the Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl 57 on February 13. This eagerly awaited event will kick off the preseason with a thrilling matchup between the Browns and the Jets.
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Date, Time, and Venue:
Date: Wednesday, August 3
Time: 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT / 1:00 am BST / 11:00 am AEDT
Venue: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (Canton, OH)
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The clash will witness two playoff hopefuls, the Browns and Jets, vying for victory on the field. The occasion holds special significance as it honors the induction of esteemed players into the prestigious Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cleveland’s legendary Joe Thomas, as well as the New York icons Darrelle Revis and Joe Klecko, will be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the sport. It promises to be a memorable and historic moment in the world of football.
Browns vs Jets Hall of fame game history
Both teams have faced each other 29 times in the regular season and playoffs, where Cleveland leads with 15-14. Talking about the Hall of Fame Game, the New York Jets appeared in 1977 and 1992, while their opponent Cleveland Brown participated in the game six different times.
Preview:
Cleveland Browns:
Talking about Cleveland first, the Browns hope to turn the page this season after finishing the 2022 season last in the AFC North and missing the playoffs; the Cleveland Browns hope to turn the page in 2023.
Talking about the game, tonight’s game against New York Jets is an opportunity for the Browns to check their new weapons after they overhauled their defensive interior in the offseason with the likes of Dalvin Tomlinson, Ogbo Okoronkwo, Za’Darius Smith, Trysten Hill, Maurice Hurst, and Isaiah McGuire.
With the preseason opening game, Brown fans will hope to see some solid performance from Deshaun Watson (who is not likely to start) after he only threw for 58.2 percent in the previous season. Another critical factor for Cleveland to win the game will be Nick Chubb’s running.
With a highly-rated QB not starting, Brown’s rookie fifth-round quarterback Dorion Thompson-Robinson, who was highly productive at UCLA and is genuinely able to do magic both in the air and on the ground, will be seen in action.
New York Jets:
The New York Jets finished 7-10 in 2022, missing the playoffs for the 12th straight year, the longest active drought in the NFL.
On the other hand, the New York Jets, who finished 7-10 in 2022, missed the playoffs for the 12th straight year, their longest active drought in the NFL. However, things will likely change for the most newsworthy team of the offseason after making arguably the most significant trade in franchise history by acquiring the services of 4-time NFL MVP QB Aaron Rodgers from the Packers. Moreover, they gave out the highest total value to interior defensive lineman Quinnen Willams, a four-year $96 million deal.
With the highly rated QB mentioned above, Aaron Rodgers, not featuring tonight, Zach Wilson will get the ball and try to show his potential and the game he learned under the wings of the former winger. The 2021 No. 2 overall pick hasn’t been able to meet the expectations so far and would like to make this season count.
It’s worth mentioning that nine legends of the game, Joe Thomas, Jets legend Darrelle Revis, Koe Klecko, DeMarcus Ware, Zach Thomas, Chuck Howley, Ken Riley, Don Coryell, and Rondé Barber, will be honored with the sport’s highest award in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony.
How to watch Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets NFL in Canada
NFL Hall Of Fame Game can be streamed live through TSN2 and DAZN in Canada.
DAZN will be broadcasting the 2023 Hall of Fame Game in the UK, Canada and Australia via its Watch NFL Game Live Here.
Every NFL game during the 2023 regular season and playoffs — including the Super Bowl — is available worldwide on DAZN, excluding the United States and China.
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