Despite the Browns ineptitude at being able to tackle Marshawn Lynch, who amassed 177 yards running and receiving, they were still able to come out on top last night, 29-27, thanks to a huge 56-yard field goal from Phil Dawson.Despite the close score, the Browns only trailed once in the game, 27-26, before Dawson's feat of strength. The defense started off the game beautifully, intercepting Trent Edwards three times in the first quarter before returning to its non-tackling ways.
Brady Quinn played well again in his second start as we was under constant pressure from the blitzing Buffalo defense. He kept his composure and, while he did make a few mistakes, kept the Browns in the game right up to the end.
If anything, last night he proved he can throw the deep ball — there's nothing wrong with his arm strength! As he continues to practice with these receivers, he'll improve his chemistry and timing with them and his accuracy will improve.
Harrison's 72-yard TD run the fourth quarter was another highlight of this game. It's unfortunate it was negated 14 seconds later when Leodis Mckelvin returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a Bills' TD.
For the second week in a row, the offense kept us in this game, despite the poor play of the defense. But, I do give credit for the defense for making a huge stop at the end of the game resulting in Buffalo missing a 47-yard field goal, wide right (haunting, if you're a Bills fan).
It's nice to get a win, but I wouldn't get too comfortable if I'm Romeo. Let's see if the Browns can sustain this energy and continue to improve and win games the rest of the season. They may have won last night, but we've been fooled before by this team.
Go Browns!
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