For the pass offense to improve, the Browns have to get Amari Cooper more involved. That means the seventh-year veteran will need to win battles against a rookie CB who looked strong in his debut last week.

The Browns are looking to find more big-play opportunities for Cooper after he caught just three passes for 17 yards last week. This week, he’ll face Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, who was the fourth overall pick by the Jets in the 2022 draft. He allowed one reception on three targets last against Ravens WR Rashod Bateman.

At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Gardner should size up well against Cooper, who’s 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds. Cooper thrives in one-on-one battles, however, because of his crisp route-running and double-move abilities.

He’s expecting plenty of man coverage against Gardner this week and is ready to go to work.

“Usually those bigger corners, they like to be more physical at the line of scrimmage,” he said. “You’ll have to be able to beat tight man coverage.”

Does Myles break the sack record?

There’s no doubt he could break it Sunday when you look at the matchups.

The Jets are already missing their top two options at right tackle in Mekhi Becton and Duane Brown, who are both on injured reserve. The replacement, Max Mitchell, received a 48.9 grade by Pro Football Focus and allowed one sack last week against the Ravens. Left tackle George Fant also received a 60.1 grade and allowed one sack.

Garrett could feast on those matchups, especially against QB Joe Flacco — who’s far from a fleet-footed QB. His two sacks last week were against 2022 sixth-overall pick OT Ikem Okwonu, who was given a 41.2 grade by Pro Football Focus.

The record chase, however, won’t be top-of-mind for Garrett as he chases Flacco.

“What’s important to me is winning,” he said. “Whether I tie it, I don’t or I break it, whatever it is, but I want to be very impactful in the game. I want to be able to be a game changer for my team. If I don’t break the record, that’s not going to sadden me. There will be many more games and another game next week. I know he’s a great player and he has had a line of great players. I hope to get it, but at the end of the day, it won’t wear me down if I don’t.”

But he is looking forward to getting in front of a home crowd again at FirstEnergy Stadium and hopes to give them something special to cheer for.

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Will Conklin be available?

Similar to last week, Jack Conklin’s status will be a gameday decision.

“I think he is really, really close,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “We will let the next 48 hours determine where we go.”

Conklin was a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Friday and didn’t practice Thursday. With Chris Hubbard (elbow, illness) also ruled out Sunday, James Hudson III would start at right tackle if Conklin isn’t available.

It’s worth noting that the Browns could be extra cautious with Conklin since they have a short turnaround next week with a Thursday night game against the Steelers. Stefanski, however, said the decision will be based on when Conklin is ready to play.

“I think when he is ready, he is going to play is probably the simplest way to put it.”