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Preview: Browns At Broncos
Sunday, September 20, 4:15 P.M. Invesco Field
(0-1) @ (1-0)
After a heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Cleveland Browns must travel to Denver, Colorado, to face the Broncos.
After struggling with Peterson, the Browns will have to try to stop rookie Knowshon Moreno. Moreno ran for 118 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries. He also had 39 yards recieving and a touchdown on 3 catches.
Moreno will go against former teammate Mohamed Massoqoui. Massoqoui, who was drafted out of the University of Georgia, leads the Browns in receptions and is second in yards.
Another unique fact is Massoqoui will be covered by Pro-bowl corner Champ Bailey. Champ also went to Georgia and played much of the same role that current Bulldog Branden Smith plays.
Early Prediction: Broncos win 27-17
Position Breakdown: Denver|Cleveland
:allamerican::allamerican: Quarterback :allamerican:
Advantage: Broncos
:allamerican::allamerican: Running Back :allamerican:
Advantage: Broncos
:allamerican::allamerican: Wide Receiver :allamerican:
Advantage: Broncos
:allamerican::allamerican: Pass Defense :allamerican:
Advantage: Broncos
:allamerican::allamerican: Rush Defense :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Special Teams :allamerican:
Advantage: Broncos
:allamerican: Coaching :allamerican:
Advantage:: Even
Denver's defense came up big with interceptions on Cleveland's final two drives.
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Once again, the Cleveland Browns lose by 3 points. Once again, late turnovers were the undoing in a very winnable game.
On the second play of the game, Kyle Orton hooked up with Brandon Marshall for a 69 yard touchdown pass. They didn't look back for the rest of the half intercepting Brady Quinn three times and went into halftime with a 20-5 lead and the game wasn't as close as the score.
The Browns however had a very convincing 8 minute opening drive that lead to a touchdown and make the game a one possession game. Then, on the onsuing kickoff, returner Eddie Royal was hit hard and fumble. Linebacker Alex Hall scooped up and took it 22 yards for Six. After a 2-point conversion, the game was tied at 20.
The next 14 minutes were a defensive struggle kicker Jason Elam made a 24 yard field goal to give Denver a 23-20 lead. The Browns continued to fight back and drove down to Denver's 41 yard line when Ty Law intercepted Brady Quinn. After a three and out, Denver punted to the dangerous Josh Cribbs. Cribbs had a great return and got the ball to Denver's 47 yard line with ten seconds left. However, on the next play, Champ Bailey got his second interception of the day and ran out the clock for the win.
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