[QUOTE=Bleonard;4642]The only reason the Browns gave the Bengals any game at all was because they had a starting field position edge of 23 yards in regulation. First time all season Cleveland had an advantage. Down over 8 yards per game coming in. Cleveland is not a team you want to back on a regular basis.[/QUOTE]
Agreed. And I'd be hesitant to anoint Derek Anderson the Browns' savior. They were in a good situational spot last week. They had a intra-state/division rival, at home, who was coming off a SUPER big win against the defending champs. You tell me that wasn't a tailor-made situation for the Browns.
Having said all that, Harrison seems to be a lot more explosive than Lewis ever was, gives this offense a nice punch. And the emergence of Massaquoi was quite a nice development. With him and Braylon on the outside, perhaps they'll be able to begin to stretch the field a little.
On the flip, the Bills are coming off a dismantling. They'll be hungry for a win and be looking to play well. Buffalo at home has one of the best HFA in the league. Definitely not comfortable backing the Brownies in that spot.
This game's a pass ALL THE WAY.