Browns Lose Key Players Judkins Campbell During Patriots Game

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins suffered a significant shoulder injury during their game against the New England Patriots, ruling him out for the remainder of the game and leaving the Browns without one of their primary rushing weapons. Judkins, a top-performing rookie leading all NFL rookies in rushing yards and touchdowns, had been a critical component of the Browns' offense, known for explosive runs and scoring ability. His absence further strains the Browns' running back depth, especially with other backs like Raheim Sanders also sidelined, forcing reliance on Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson. The Browns faced a formidable Patriots defense, ranked second-best in run defense, known for allowing minimal rushing yards and few explosive runs. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and players acknowledged the Patriots' defensive prowess, highlighting their strong scheme, tackling, and ability to limit big plays. Judkins' injury thus significantly impacts Cleveland's offensive strategy against one of the league's top run-stopping defenses.