**Eagles Eye Exploiting Browns' Depleted Secondary in Week 6 Showdown**

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to face the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, and the game could present a golden opportunity for them to capitalize on a battered Browns secondary. With the Eagles' dynamic wide receiver duo, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, both expected to be in action, the team is in a strong position to exploit these defensive weaknesses.

A.J. Brown’s presence on the field has been pivotal for the Eagles' offense, which saw its best performance of the season in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers – coincidentally, the only game Brown has played this season.

On the other hand, Cleveland's secondary is dealing with a slew of injuries. Cornerback Denzel Ward, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders and did not return to the game. As of Friday morning, Ward has yet to practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday. Additionally, safety Juan Thornhill is confirmed to be out due to a stint on the injured reserve list, and fellow starters Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman have not practiced this week because of a concussion and an ankle injury, respectively.

If Ward is unable to play, the Browns will likely rely on cornerbacks Martin Emerson and Greg Newsome. Emerson, in particular, has struggled this season, allowing a quarterback rating of 127.2 on his 25 targets and missing seven tackles. The likely safety starters, if Delpit and Hickman are sidelined, would be the 34-year-old Rodney McLeod and D'Anthony Bell – a lineup that seems ripe for the Eagles to take advantage of.

The Philadelphia defense, however, needs to tighten its tackling to ensure they can capitalize on the Browns' offensive struggles, spearheaded by Deshaun Watson. Watson has posted an abysmal -0.30 EPA (expected points added) per dropback, the worst mark for any Browns quarterback during Weeks 1-5 since at least 2000. A high number of missed tackles were a glaring issue for the Eagles in their recent game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where they recorded between 13 to 15 missed tackles.

To secure victory, the Eagles will need to improve these defensive lapses and ensure that short gains do not turn into long ones due to poor tackling. Keeping Watson under pressure and forcing him to maintain long, error-prone drives could lead the Browns to falter once again.

All eyes will be on the Eagles' ability to exploit the Browns' weakened secondary and overcome their own defensive challenges as they aim to add another win to their season's tally.