Dawgs By Nature - Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns - Week 6 CoverageA Cleveland Browns bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48679/dawgsbynature-fave.png2013-10-16T09:54:15-04:00http://www.dawgsbynature.com/rss/stream/45966712013-10-16T09:54:15-04:002013-10-16T09:54:15-04:00Pokorny's Game Review: Lions vs. Browns
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<p>Chris Pokorny breaks down the Cleveland Browns' 31-17 loss to the Detroit Lions.</p> <p>The Browns are a .500 team again. At 3-3 and only one game out of the division race, there's no reason to throw in the towel on this team, even if you don't care for the play of QB <b>Brandon Weeden</b>. With that said, let's get to my complete game review from the Browns' 31-17 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>, so we can take a look at some of the mistakes that need to be avoided in the future.</p>
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<p align="center"><u><b>WEEK 6 - DETROIT LIONS VS. </b></u><u><b><u>CLEVELAND BROWNS</u> (COMPLETE GAME REVIEW)</b></u></p>
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<li> <b> Goat of the Game: </b>LB <b><span>Craig Robertson</span></b> - Ugh, it's been awhile since I've had to start with a goat of the game, and this week, it features linebacker <b>Craig Robertson</b> (although to be fair, <b><span>Brandon Weeden's</span></b> flip pass kind of makes him an automatic goat too). <br><br>Both inside linebackers struggled, but Robertson was picked on in coverage, struggling against the Lions' running backs and tight ends. I don't expect Robertson to be able to cover a guy like <b><span>Reggie Bush</span></b> with success every time, but you expect your linebacker to win <i>some</i> battles. Against Detroit, Robertson didn't win any of them. <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1641755&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.profootballfocus.com%2Fblog%2F2013%2F10%2F14%2Frefo-lions-browns-week-6%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%2F2013%2F10%2F16%2F4842278%2Fgame-review" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Pro Football Focus described in more detail</a> some of Robertson's struggles:<br><blockquote>
<b>Craig Robertson </b>(<span><b>-4.1</b></span>)<b> </b>couldn’t guard the tight ends through the air while <b>D’Qwell Jackson </b>(<span><b>-3.0</b></span>)<b> </b>couldn’t get off them on the ground. Robertson was single-handedly responsible for Detroit’s go ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter. First he missed an easy tackle on Pettigrew<b> </b>that ceded a first down on 3rd-and-7. Then on the very next play he let Fauria gain too much ground over the top of him and allowed an easy back-shoulder 23-yard touchdown pass. For the day Robertson yielded 8-10 targets for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Along with Jackson’s 27 yards allowed the two inside linebackers gave up over half of Detroit’s passing yards.</blockquote>
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<li> <b>Awarding the Game Ball: </b>CB <b><span>Buster Skrine</span></b> - It's about time that <b>Buster Skrine</b> get some recognition for his solid play. You might look at the stats and assume that Skrine was responsible for a lot of <b><span>Matthew Stafford's</span></b> passing yards, but he wasn't. As PFF described above, half of the passing yards came against our linebackers, and a lot came against our safeties. Skrine made several aggressive tackles and had two pass breakups, one of which came in the end zone and led to an interception for <b><span>Tashaun Gipson</span></b> to temporarily prevent the Lions from taking the lead.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Solid Game for Stafford:</b> I didn't spend a lot of time showing screenshots on this, but after watching the game, I wanted to praise <b>Matthew Stafford</b> for doing a good job. Cleveland couldn't get a lot of pressure on him, and besides some good pass protection, a big factor in that was Stafford making the right read every time and continuously taking advantage of our lesser-skilled pass coverage guys.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3396665/def4a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def4a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3396665/def4a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880052542"><br>Here's an example in the first quarter on third down. You can see <b><span>Paul Kruger</span></b> just coming off the line. Over the middle, <b><span>Brandon Pettigrew</span></b> is either going to go left or right, and <b><span>D'Qwell Jackson</span></b> is in coverage on him.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3396669/def4b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def4b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3396669/def4b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880074181"><br>After the previous screenshot, Kruger actually makes a nice inside move that would probably sack or disrupt a lot of quarterbacks (definitely <b>Brandon Weeden</b>). As soon as Stafford saw Pettigrew make a move on Jackson (one of many cases our linebackers failed in pass coverage), the ball is out and the chains are moved.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Hat Trick for <span>Joseph Fauria</span>:</b> It had to be tough for <b>Ray Horton</b> to see an undrafted free agent tight end, <b>Joseph Fauria</b>, catch three passes for touchdowns against his defense. Let's take a quick look at each of them.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3396675/def5a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def5a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3396675/def5a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880164558"><br>The first one had <b><span>Johnson Bademosi</span></b> on Fauria at the goal line. Stafford places the ball beautifully and Fauria gets good position for the grab. This was Bademosi's only play of the game, but this is tough to ask him to defend -- he's right there with him.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397271/def5b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def5b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3397271/def5b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887185782"><br>Fauria's second touchdown, the go-ahead one in the fourth quarter, came with <b>Craig Robertson</b> in coverage. Robertson is following Fauria down the seam as best as he can, but Stafford delivers the ball high and where it needs to be; Fauria, to his credit, goes up and hangs on, despite a shot he takes from <b>Buster Skrine</b>.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3397273/def5c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def5c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3397273/def5c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887198497"><br>Here is the final and game-clinching touchdown for Fauria and the Lions. This time, <b><span>T.J. Ward</span></b> is in one-on-one coverage. He is in the best position out of all three plays to break up or even intercept the pass, but Stafford probably sees his back turned and gives his tight end a chance to make a play. Despite Ward's arm being in front of Fauria's body, it's our luck that the pass perfectly finds the opening into Fauria's chest for the score.<br><br>How would we have gameplanned differently? Double teamed an undrafted free agent we didn't expect to beat us? Put <b><span>Joe Haden</span></b> on him? I don't really know. I might just chalk this one up to the Lions getting the better of us on this day.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Playaction & Gordon Draw Defense on TD:</b> Now that we are done sulking in some of the defensive woes, let's get to some of the positives for the Browns.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3396723/off1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off1a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3396723/off1a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880216637"><br>Down 7-0 in the second quarter, the Browns face 2nd-and-goal. <b><span>Josh Gordon</span></b> is circled in the slot.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3396697/off1b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off1b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3396697/off1b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880226297"><br><b>Brandon Weeden</b> does a playaction fake to <b><span>Chris Ogbonnaya</span></b>, and Gordon sells like he is blocking. You can see all three defenders in the circle inch up.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3396729/off1c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off1c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3396729/off1c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880233351"><br>As soon as the three defenders in that circle recognize that it was a fake, they all magically gravitate toward Gordon as if he is a magnet. With the triple team and someone obviously blowing the coverage on Ogbonnaya, Weeden easily finds him for the game-tying touchdown.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Missing the Flying Benjamin:</b> With the game tied at 7-7 in the second quarter, you may recall <b>Brandon Weeden</b> overthrowing <b><span>Travis Benjamin</span></b> on a deep route. Let's take a look at that play.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3400033/off6a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off6a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3400033/off6a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925502705"><br>Pretty much all of the receivers are going deep here. Benjamin is at the top of the screen.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3400037/off6b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off6b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3400037/off6b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925509354"><br>There isn't a fake here; Benjamin just finds the opening between the cornerback and the safety. Weeden needs to drill this ball in that small window. Benjamin might take a shot, but the play is there to be made. Instead, Weeden goes for the bomb, as it this is a one-on-one track meet. I drew the arrow above because the ball lands out of this picture's range; it'll fall three yards beyond midfield.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3400025/off6c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off6c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3400025/off6c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925516440"><br>Here is another angle, with the ball coming down. Benjamin comes up about two yards short of the pass. If the pass was in stride, Benjamin is so fast that he might have actually been able to blow pass the safety's would-be blow, but the point is Weeden missed this opportunity.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Success With Moving Pocket, First Down:</b> I'm often not a big fan of cutting the field in half for a quarterback, but it did work twice on this drive for <b>Brandon Weeden</b>.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3400027/off7a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off7a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3400027/off7a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925568962"><br>This is a 3rd-and-1, a few plays after Weeden missed Benjamin. There is one safety deep, and <b><span>Jordan Cameron</span></b> just came in motion. Cameron is going to run the short out route, while <b>Josh Gordon</b> runs the deeper out route. Everybody else is in pass protection. The cornerback over Gordon sees Cameron and bites up on him.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3400029/off7b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off7b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3400029/off7b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925574567"><br>With the cornerback up, that leaves the safety as the only guy behind Gordon. Weeden has one defender coming free on him, but he quickly makes a strong and accurate throw to the sideline.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3399981/off7c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off7c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3399981/off7c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925590312"><br>Bang. First down, and a pretty big play on 3rd-and-1 for 16 yards.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Weeden's First Interception on the Wheel:</b> When I first saw <b>Brandon Weeden's</b> first interception in the second quarter on third down, I thought to myself, "that's fine; it was third down and out of field goal range, I don't mind him taking a shot to someone." Did I feel the same after watching the All-22? Not quite.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3396707/off2a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off2a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3396707/off2a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880289912"><br>I outlined the routes above. In a perfect world, maybe <b>Brandon Weeden</b> is thinking that the little route by the wide receiver at the bottom will act as a pick on linebacker <b><span>DeAndre Levy</span></b>, who is supposed to cover <b>Chris Ogbonnaya</b>. If the pick is there, Ogbonnaya has the wheel route. If not, though, we've seen the disasters between Weeden and Ogbonnaya on long passes before.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3396705/off2b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off2b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3396705/off2b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880299400"><br>Weeden is looking right the whole time, and Levy is right on Ogbonnaya. I wouldn't even think of throwing this; take a shot elsewhere. With only one safety, <b>Josh Gordon</b> has one-on-one coverage at the top of the screen. Wide receiver <b><span>Davone Bess</span></b> is double teamed over the middle, but he's about to break back to the outside and will have a step on both guys.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3396715/off2c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off2c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3396715/off2c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381880398535"><br>Weeden is now in the process of throwing the ball to Ogbonnaya. If he darts this to Ogbonnaya, kind of like a back shoulder pass, maybe the linebacker doesn't have a chance to make a play on the ball. He floats it as if it's still a wheel, though, and it gets intercepted. You can see Bess breaking open. As a side note, I also circled <b>Jordan Cameron</b> here, because the defender is holding him about 8-10 yards down the field. I don't want to do a whole rant on the officials in this game, but this is one of the calls they blew. Still, it doesn't excuse Weeden's poor decision.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Mixing in the Read-Option:</b> The Browns got back into a groove on their next offensive drive in the second quarter, thanks to a pass interference call on the Lions and a nice completion to <b>Josh Gordon</b>. That is when the Browns busted out the read-option play with <b><span>MarQueis Gray</span></b> at quarterback again.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3399993/off8a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off8a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3399993/off8a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925652546"><br>Here is the formation, with <b><span>Bobby Rainey</span></b> to Gray's left and <b><span>Greg Little</span></b> to his right. It's interesting that Rainey has been paired with Gray both times this play has been run.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3399983/off8b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off8b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3399983/off8b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925661590"><br>This is pretty standard read-option I believe, but you can see how everyone executes in the diagram above. Gray keeps this ball, presumably seeing the defender on the right rushing in for Rainey. The blocking up the middle seems to be setting up well.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3399979/off8c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off8c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3399979/off8c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925669934"><br>There's the seam. Gray keeps it and picks up ten yards on first down to move the chains again.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Success With Moving Pocket, TD:</b> Facing a 2nd-and-goal from the two yard line, the Browns did another moving pocket in which they really only have two receivers going out again.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3399985/off9a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off9a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3399985/off9a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925688145"><br><b>Josh Gordon</b> is on the outside, and <b>Greg Little</b> is in the slot.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3399977/off9b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off9b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3399977/off9b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381925695336"><br>We've been wanting <b>Brandon Weeden</b> to make quicker decisions, and this moving pocket kind of forces him to do that. It pays off here: there is tight coverage on <b>Greg Little</b>, but Weeden makes a strong throw on the rollout for a go-ahead touchdown.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Corner Blitz Pays Off Again: </b>Before the first half ended, we saw another corner blitz dialed up by <b>Ray Horton</b>.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3397261/def6a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def6a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397261/def6a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887274862"><br>This is about the third straight game I've seen a variation of the corner blitz brought on third down, and it seems to work in our favor each time. <b>Joe Haden</b> is showing the blitz at the last second at the bottom of the screen, and we're going to have both him and <b><span>Quentin Groves</span></b> coming at running back <b><span>Joique Bell</span></b> (the blocker). <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> is going to sprint over to the sideline to cover <b><span>Calvin Johnson</span></b>, while <b>T.J. Ward</b> drops back to center field.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3397249/def6b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def6b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3397249/def6b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887283313"><br>There goes the blitz. Maybe the Browns don't try this if Johnson is 100%, but he's not. You can see Groves and Haden coming at <b>Matthew Stafford</b>.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397255/def6c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def6c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397255/def6c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887290217"><br>The running back actually does a fantastic job giving Stafford some time here. He chips Groves enough and then upends Haden as he jumps. I couldn't get a good screenshot to show it, but he makes Haden go 180-360 degrees in the air and possibly land on his head. The pass gets to Johnson, but he drops it as both safeties close in on him.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Missing Little Before the Half:</b> The Browns put together a nice two-minute drill to get into field goal range, but they missed some opportunities to go up 21-7 instead of 17-7.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3397193/off3a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397193/off3a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887366721"><br>Disclaimer: the Browns were flagged for illegal shifting on this play, with two men moving at the same time. I couldn't find it, but the cameras cut to the line late, so I'm sure something happened pre-snap. Regardless, it's one of those things that really doesn't screw over the defense, so you still want to see your team execute. In the picture above, <b>Greg Little</b> is at the bottom of the screen. He does a fake at the 20 yard line, and <b>Brandon Weeden</b> delivers a pump fake.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3397197/off3b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3397197/off3b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887378606"><br>The cornerback bit for the fake badly, and Little is now wide open. Weeden overthrows him in the end zone. Not good.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Missing Gordon Before the Half:</b> A few plays later, <b>Brandon Weeden</b> missed a near-touchdown to <b>Josh Gordon</b>, although this one was certainly a more difficult throw to make.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3397207/off3c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3397207/off3c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887392111"><br>Here is a diagram of the routes, with <b>Josh Gordon</b> at the top of the screen.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3397223/off3d.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3397223/off3d.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887400631"><br>You can see that opening that Gordon has, but Weeden throws it a little too much to the sideline and it barely grazes off Gordon's fingers; he wouldn't have been able to stay in bounds anyway, looking at his feet on replay. Cleveland still got a field goal, but you hate to see all of these misses.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Losing Containment on Stafford:</b> Flashforward to the second half -- Cleveland has a 17-7 lead, but go three-and-out on their first possession (a false start set the Browns back). If the defense steps up, though, the Browns can maintain a two-possession lead mid-way through the third quarter.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3394495/def1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def1a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3394495/def1a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869329122"><br>This is a 3rd-and-7 play, and <b><span>Armonty Bryant</span></b> is lined up over the right guard.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394499/def1b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def1b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3394499/def1b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869334584"><br>Bryant breaks free and will get a hand on <b>Matthew Stafford</b>, but not enough to bring him down. This is one of the few plays in this game in which Stafford abandons the pass and decides to scramble right away. <b>Paul Kruger</b> is the key guy here who needs to slow Stafford down.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3394497/def1c.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def1c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394497/def1c.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869340384"><br>Kruger shoots to the left, and Stafford cuts back. He needs seven yards for the first down, and he ends up just barely getting them. Who knows how differently this game ends up if we stop Stafford short and force a punt. Why am I saying that? Because look what happens on the very next play...<br><br>
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<li> <b>Follow-Up Run by Reggie Bush:</b> Two weeks ago, it happened against <b><span>C.J. Spiller</span></b> for a touchdown (a big run). This week, it happened against <b>Reggie Bush</b> for 39 yards (a big run). Both times, the play went to <b><span>Barkevious Mingo's</span></b> side.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394493/def2a.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def2a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394493/def2a.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869347064"><br>Here is the pre-snap alignment. The Lions continue their misdirection post-snap, with Stafford first showing as if the run is going to the other side before pulling off the quick counter.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394451/def2b.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def2b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3394451/def2b.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869355072"><br>Right away, <b>Barkevious Mingo</b> goes to cut out a blocker. That leaves both of our inside linebackers to make a play, and <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> as the safety valve deep.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3394447/def2c.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def2c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394447/def2c.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869363532"><br>Well, this doesn't look good.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394449/def2d.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def2d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394449/def2d.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869369753"><br>Bush gets a nice block on the outside and takes advantage of it for some big-time yardage. I hate to place blame on Mingo here, but I'll just say this: I think <b>Jabaal Sheard</b> can be such a difference maker against the run that he helps disrupt this play better.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Touchdown Screen to Tie the Game:</b> A few plays later, the Lions continued their nice misdirection/screen type plays, this time for a touchdown.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3394453/def3a.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def3a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394453/def3a.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869377020"><br><b>Reggie Bush</b> lines up in the slot to <b>Matthew Stafford's</b> left.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394445/def3c.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def3c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394445/def3c.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869403384"><br>In the circle, the three offensive linemen are about to release <b><span>Desmond Bryant</span></b> and <b><span>Ahtyba Rubin</span></b>.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394455/def3b.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def3b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394455/def3b.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869411163"><br>...and there you go. Three blockers, one runner, and only two defenders. You do the numbers. Great play calling by the Lions throughout this game to counter our strengths to a tee.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Intentional Grounding to Kill a Drive:</b> With the Browns later down 21-17 in the fourth quarter, <b>Brandon Weeden</b> was flagged for intentional grounding on a first down play. Let's see what happened.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3397215/off4a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off4a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397215/off4a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887462200"><br>I believe <b>Josh Gordon</b> is wide left, <b>Travis Benjamin</b> is slot right, and <b>Jordan Cameron</b> is wide right.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3397221/off4b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off4b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3397221/off4b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887470545"><br>Weeden has a good amount of time to throw here, and he is looking at Benjamin the whole way I believe. Gordon is getting double teamed. Cameron might be going into an underneath defender.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3397231/off4c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off4c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3397231/off4c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381887498722"><br>Bang, throw it! Come on! Benjamin starts coming back to Weeden and has the middle of the field open. One of our offensive linemen start losing their guy, and Weeden catches a glimpse of this and fires the ball high and deep to the right sideline, where no eligible receiver is in sight.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Weeden's Disastrous Interception:</b> On the next drive, <b>Brandon Weeden</b> has just completed a quick slant for a first down to <b>Josh Gordon</b>. We were past midfield with still about five minutes to play. We could afford to be aggressive, but didn't want any stupid decisions. Cue the stupid decision.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3394403/offint1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Offint1a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3394403/offint1a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869206809"><br><b>Josh Gordon</b> is at the bottom of the screen, running the route that he and Weeden often connect on with success.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394399/offint1b.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Offint1b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394399/offint1b.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869221062"><br>Weeden pump fakes it to <b>Chris Ogbonnaya</b>. OK, that's not a bad thing, as we've seen that defenders do follow his fakes. Sure enough, the two circled defenders start racing up to Ogbonnaya, which leaves <b>Josh Gordon</b> wide open.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3394397/offint1d.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Offint1d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3394397/offint1d.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869242731"><br>From this angle, you can tell that Weeden does in fact see Gordon open. However, after doing one fake, he sees a defender closing in on him and doesn't trust that he'll be able to make a strong throw to the middle of the field, given how his feet are set. He thinks about throwing, but pulls it down.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3394401/offint1c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Offint1c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3394401/offint1c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1381869257918"><br>Weeden just wants to eat the play now without fumbling. How about just sailing a pass out of bounds? Or, just take the five-yard sack and make it 2nd-and-15. Instead, he does a high shuffle pass to the sideline. There is a time to do that -- when you're already close to the sideline. This wasn't that time.<br><br>It was a spontaneous decision, and I'm sure Weeden knew it was a stupid one the second it left his hand. That doesn't offer any comfort to the fans or the rest of the team that had to go through this, though.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Final Assessments:</b> I have praised <b>Brandon Weeden</b> in most of his starts, despite the lack of points being put on the board. He did some nice things this week against the Lions, but he missed too many opportunities. What's funny is I actually don't really blame the lack of offense in the third quarter on him; it was just one of those things where circumstance (false start, stuffed runs) forced us into several three-and-outs in a row. <br><br>I am more upset about the missed throws downfield. When you compare the level of quarterback play we saw from <b>Matthew Stafford</b>, who was working with street-signing receivers, Weeden's decision making skills don't even come close. Stafford actually could have had a much bigger day had his receivers not dropped so many passes. Stafford even challenged <b>Joe Haden</b> on that high leaping catch that <b>Kris Durham</b> made down the sideline for about 20 or so yards; there was nothing Haden could do about it.<br><br>Also, as much as I like <b><span>Willis McGahee</span></b>, I really miss a running back with some speed, and that has nothing to do with <b><span>Trent Richardson</span></b> (I am thinking more of a <b><span>Dion Lewis</span></b>). We had some run plays that could have been cut to the outside this week, but our guys don't have the quickness for those types of plays.<br><br>Defensively, we just need to regroup and move on. <b>Ray Horton's</b> defense in Arizona got torched sometimes. Week 6 was our torching, but they'll get things together again, starting with <b><span>Jabaal Sheard's</span></b> return against the Packers, who are depleted at the receiver position as well.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Special Teams Tackles: </b>There were four special teams tackles by the Browns with one tackle each from RB <b>Chris Ogbonnaya</b>, LB <b><span>Tank Carder</span></b>, LB <b><span>Brandon Magee</span></b>, and CB <b>Johnson Bademosi</b>. There were two assists, with one each from LB <b>Tank Carder</b> and LB <b><span>Paul Hazel</span></b>.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Snap Counts on Offense & Defense:</b> If you missed them, here are the links to our snap count trackers for offense (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/14/4837454/lions-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offense">link</a>) and defense (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/14/4837586/lions-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-defense">link</a>). On offense, WR <b>Greg Little</b> appears to be back in the starting lineup based on the number of snaps he saw. On defense, the return of outside linebacker <b>Quentin Groves</b> changed the rep distribution at the position that we've seen.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Brownies:</b> The first offensive play of the preseason that the Lions ran was an end around, and the first offensive play of this game was a fake end around, handoff to the running back. ... I still think WR <b>Greg Little</b> made a catch on 2nd-and-25 in the fourth quarter, but based on the poor camera angles, I understand now why the call wasn't overturned. ... The roughing the passer call on OLB <b>Quentin Groves</b> was awful, but one we've seen officials make a mistake on before when a defender's helmet is anywhere near the quarterback.<br><br>WR <b>Calvin Johnson</b> played 51% of the snaps for the Lions. ... The MVP for the Lions was LB <b>DeAndre Levy</b>, who had 7 tackles, 2 interceptions, and was the guy who chased down <b>Travis Benjamin</b> on his 45 yard gain. ... Benjamin had 3 punt returns for -10 yards. ... The Lions converted 8-of-14 third downs (57%), while the Browns converted 5-of-14 third downs (37%). ... I never want to hear <b><span>Heath Evans</span>'</b> voice again.<br>
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<p align="left">Up next, the Browns take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a>. Can Cleveland take advantage of the Packers being without several key playmakers on both sides of the ball?</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/16/4842278/game-reviewChris Pokorny2013-10-14T13:09:13-04:002013-10-14T13:09:13-04:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Lions-Browns (Defense)
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<p>Looking at the defensive snap counts in the Browns' 31-17 loss to the Lions.</p> <p>The Browns' defense could not stop the Lions in the second half of Sunday's game, giving up 24 unanswered points. The snap count distributions for the Browns' defenders against the Lions are listed below. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/14/4837454/lions-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offense">Week 6 offensive snap counts for Cleveland can be found here</a>]</p>
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<p><b>Ahtyba Rubin:</b> 1 tackle, 6 assists (7 combined).<b><br>Desmond Bryant:</b> 1 tackle, 2 assists (3 combined). 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Phil Taylor:</b> 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>John Hughes:</b> 1 tackle (1 combined).<br><b>Armonty Bryant:</b> No stats registered.<br><b>Ishmaa'ily Kitchen:</b> No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> This was probably the least productive day from the defensive linemen (and most of the other defensive units, to be fair) all season. They bottled up <b>Reggie Bush</b> early on in the running game, so it wasn't a complete waste for them. They couldn't get much pressure on <b>Matthew Stafford</b>, though, as he was delivering the ball out to his receivers quickly. I would've liked to have seen the adjustment of our guys trying to anticipate his three-quarters delivery to tip some passes.</p>
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<p><b>D'Qwell Jackson:</b> 3 tackles, 5 assists (8 combined).<br><b>Craig Robertson:</b> 6 tackles, 2 assists (8 combined). 1 sack.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> This was a game that our inside linebackers would like to forget. I have praised <b>D'Qwell Jackson</b> and <b>Craig Robertson</b> all season for doing a solid job, but neither one had a good game against the Lions. Robertson was particularly exposed in coverage, whether it be against <b>Reggie Bush</b>, <b>Brandon Pettigrew</b>, or <b>Joseph Fauria</b>. It got so bad that I even thought to myself, "jeez, can we put <b>Tank Carder</b> in there or something?"</p>
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<p><b>Barkevious Mingo:</b> 2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). 1 tackle for loss.<br><b>Paul Kruger:</b> 1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined).<br><b>Quentin Groves: </b>No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> I don't want to sound like I am overreacting to <b>Paul Kruger's</b> recent stretch of quiet games, but should we? In Baltimore, the consensus was that without <b>Terrell Suggs</b> in the lineup, Kruger couldn't have the same impact. Ever since <b>Jabaal Sheard</b> has been hurt, Kruger hasn't had much of an impact. <b>Quentin Groves</b> had a free rush at <b>Matthew Stafford</b> late in the game to force an incompletion and possibly set up a tough field goal for <b>David Akers</b>; instead, the officials flagged him for roughing the passer.</p>
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<p><b>Joe Haden:</b> 3 tackles 4(3 combined). 1 pass defended.<br><b>Buster Skrine:</b> 4 tackles (4 combined). 2 passes defended.<br><b>Chris Owens:</b> 3 tackles, 2 assists (5 combined). 1 pass defended.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> I have to go back and see who was covering <b>Kris Durham</b> most of the game, but the constant quick hitters to him paid off for the Lions. My initial impression was this: <b>Joe Haden</b> wasn't thrown at very much, <b>Buster Skrine</b> had another great game for whenever he was challenged, and <b>Chris Owens</b> was fortunate not to give up a big play on several occasions.</p>
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<p><b>T.J. Ward:</b> 8 tackles, 3 assists (11 combined). 1 tackle for loss, 2 passes defended.<br><b>Tashaun Gipson:</b> 4 tackles, 3 assists (7 combined). 1 interception, 1 pass defended.<br><b>Johnson Bademosi:</b> No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts: </b>Despite having the most flashy-looking stats of the afternoon, Pro Football Focus says that <b>T.J. Ward</b> might have played his worst game as a pro, missing five tackles against the Lions. <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> picked off Stafford in the end zone after a pass was defended by <b>Buster Skrine</b>. I believe <b>Johnson Bademosi</b> gave up a touchdown to <b>Joseph Fauria </b>on his only snap of the game. Like I said -- it was a rough day for the defense.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/14/4837586/lions-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-defenseChris Pokorny2013-10-14T12:36:21-04:002013-10-14T12:36:21-04:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Lions-Browns (Offense)
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<p>Looking at the offensive snap counts in the Browns' 31-17 loss to the Lions.</p> <p>The Cleveland Browns played a great first half of football against the Lions, but were dismal in the second half in a 31-17 losing effort. Check out the snap distributions below for the offense, and let us know what your reactions are in the comments section.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Rashad Butler </th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"><br></th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"><br></th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"><br></th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"><br></th>
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<p><b> Thoughts:</b> The offensive line yielded two sacks and six quarterback hits. <b>Rashad Butler</b> saw one offensive snap, but I believe it was from the fullback position down near at goal line.</p>
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<p><b>Willis McGahee:</b> 10 carries, 36 yards, 3.6 YPC.<b> </b>1 catch, 2 yards (1 target).<br><b>Chris Ogbonnaya:</b> 5 carries, 24 yards, 4.8 YPC. 7 catches, 61 yards, 1 touchdown (12 targets).<br><b>Bobby Rainey:</b> 1 carry, 0 yards, 0.0 YPC.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> I didn't think <b>Chris Ogbonnaya</b> would have the biggest day offensively for the Browns; once Cleveland was down, they just needed a guy to dump the ball off to. I'm not against the <b>Trent Richardson</b> trade, but it's clear that none of these guys can make a sharp cut at the line of scrimmage to break a run to the outside with their speed.</p>
<p>It might be worth it for the Browns to just try random free agent signings for the rest of the year to see if they can discover a gem -- search on everyone's practice squads, or heck, try <b>Fozzy Whittaker</b>. Anyone who complains about the Browns abandoning the running game in the second half either didn't pay attention to or don't recall the context of the game.</p>
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<p><b>Josh Gordon:</b> 7 catches, 126 yards (9 targets). 1 carry, 0 yards.<br><b>Greg Little:</b> 2 catches, 12 yards, 1 touchdown (5 targets).<br><b>Davone Bess:</b> 2 catches, 21 yards (3 targets).<br><b>Travis Benjamin:</b> 0 catches (2 targets). 1 carry, 45 yards.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> I don't know if it was announced, but <b>Greg Little</b> is officially back in the starting lineup for the Browns. He had a nice catch that was ruled an incompletion. <b>Travis Benjamin</b> provided a first-half spark on an end-around, and also had a streaking route that he was overthrown on. <b>Josh Gordon</b> had a big day statistically.</p>
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<p><b>Jordan Cameron:</b> 5 catches, 64 yards (6 targets).<br><b>Gary Barnidge:</b> 2 catches, 6 yards (3 targets).<br><b>MarQueis Gray:</b> 1 carry, 10 yards.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> Half of <b>Jordan Cameron's</b> yards came on a 33-yard garbage time catch on the Browns' final possession of the game. <b>Gary Barnidge</b> never seems to get any down-field routes. <b>MarQueis Gray</b> took an option play from quarterback and kept it, running for 10 yards and a first down.</p>
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<p><b>Brandon Weeden:</b> 26-of-43 for 292 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions. 2 carries, 10 yards.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> It goes without saying that <b>Brandon Weeden's</b> interception was a big gaffe, one that his critics will be able to use against him for weeks to come. Weeden played a pretty good first half of football, and not all of the struggles in the second half should be pinned on him. The question isn't whether a different quarterback should go in because Weeden is terrible all-around, it's whether a new guy should be inserted because you don't trust Weeden to deliver in the fourth quarter.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/14/4837454/lions-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offenseChris Pokorny2013-10-13T16:38:57-04:002013-10-13T16:38:57-04:00Instant Recap: Browns Lose 31-17 to Lions
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<p>After a positive first half for the Browns, it was all downhill in the second half.</p> <p>After a pretty decent first half of football that saw the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> jump out to a 17-7 lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>, they ultimately lost by a score of 31-17 in a game that will go down as the most frustrating loss this season. There was a lot to get frustrated about in this game:</p>
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<li> <b><span>Matthew Stafford</span></b> and <b><span>Calvin Johnson</span></b> whining about pass interference on pretty much every play that wasn't a completion, and the officials giving Stafford the benefit of the doubt for their first touchdown of the game.<br><br>
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<li>With the Browns down 24-17 in the fourth quarter, <b><span>Brandon Weeden</span></b> connected with <b><span>Greg Little</span></b> on what should have been a long first-down completion. The officials ruled it incomplete, saying that Little was out of bounds. Cleveland challenged, and it seemed clear as day that he had both feet in bounds. The ruling? Incomplete.<br><br>
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<li>The Lions were trying to seal the game, but needed a third-down conversion. The Browns forced a stop, but a flag was thrown on outside linebacker <b><span>Quentin Groves</span></b> for roughing the passer. Replays showed no such foul.<br><br>
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<li>I thought we've heard some bad or biased announcers before, but <b><span>Heath Evans</span></b> now owns the crown as the most irritating announcer in NFL history. His commentary from start to finish was enough to make your blood boil, regardless of what was happening on the field.</li>
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<p>Those were things that made this game less enjoyable. At the end of the day, though, Cleveland has themselves to blame. They couldn't generate a lick of pressure on <b>Matthew Stafford</b>. Despite the fact that Johnson was largely a decoy, <b><span>Reggie Bush</span></b> provided a spark for the Lions. Inside linebacker <b><span>Craig Robertson</span></b> did not have a good day in coverage, and the defense allowed an undrafted free agent tight end, <b><span>Joseph Fauria</span></b>, to catch three touchdown passes against them and do a stupid touchdown dance after each of them. The play that will be talked about the most, though?</p>
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<p>Ugh.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/13/4834798/instant-recap-browns-lose-31-17-to-lions-after-terrible-second-halfChris Pokorny2013-10-13T15:19:59-04:002013-10-13T15:19:59-04:00Lions vs. Browns - 4th Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Lions vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p class="has-dropcap">The Browns couldn't do anything with their opening possession, and the Lions finally got things going offensively on their next drive with two big plays to <b>Reggie Bush</b>: a 39-yard run play, and then an 18-yard screen pass for a touchdown to cut Cleveland's lead to 17-14.</p>
<p>The Lions were driving late in the third quarter toward another score, but <b>Buster Skrine</b> broke up a dart in the end zone, and the deflection went into the arms of safety <b>Tashaun Gipson</b>, who returned the ball out to the 34 yard line. The Browns then promptly went three-and-out again. Can the Browns put together some drives to hang on and win as we enter the fourth quarter?</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/63/large_prideofdetroit.com.full.43974.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1343810/large_dawgsbynature.com.full_medium.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a></p>
<p align="center"><b>Game:</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WJW (Channel 8) - <span>Tom McCarthy</span> & <span>Heath Evans</span><br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/13/4834000/detroit-lions-vs-cleveland-browns-4th-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-10-13T14:36:45-04:002013-10-13T14:36:45-04:00Lions vs. Browns - 3rd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Lions vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p class="has-dropcap">After the Lions got a touchdown in the first quarter thanks to a pass interference penalty, the Cleveland Browns got a spark with a big end-around run to <b>Travis Benjamin</b>. A few plays later, <b>Brandon Weeden</b> found <b>Chris Ogbonnaya</b> in the end zone for a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.</p>
<p>Weeden had the Browns on the move again toward the end of the second quarter, and capped off the drive with a touchdown pass to <b>Greg Little</b> to go up 14-7. The defense continued to play well and got the ball back for Cleveland again with under a minute to go. Weeden quickly drove Cleveland down the field again, setting up a 40-yard field goal from <b>Billy Cundiff</b>. The Browns lead 17-7 heading into the third quarter and will get the ball first.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/63/large_prideofdetroit.com.full.43974.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1343810/large_dawgsbynature.com.full_medium.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a></p>
<p align="center"><b>Game:</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WJW (Channel 8) - <span>Tom McCarthy</span> & <span>Heath Evans</span><br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/13/4833998/detroit-lions-vs-cleveland-browns-3rd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-10-13T13:38:03-04:002013-10-13T13:38:03-04:00Lions vs. Browns - 2nd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Lions vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p class="has-dropcap">The Browns are battling the Lions as we enter the second quarter of play.</p>
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<p align="center"><b>Game:</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WJW (Channel 8) - <span>Tom McCarthy</span> & <span>Heath Evans</span><br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/13/4833994/detroit-lions-vs-cleveland-browns-2nd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-10-13T12:11:48-04:002013-10-13T12:11:48-04:00Browns Gameday Inactives vs. Lions: Sheard Out
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> have named the following players inactive for today's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>: WR <b>Charles Johnson</b>, TE <b><span>Keavon Milton</span></b>, OL <b><span>Patrick Lewis</span></b>, OT <b><span>Martin Wallace</span></b>, OG <b><span>Garrett Gilkey</span></b>, DE <b><span>Billy Winn</span></b>, and OLB <b><span>Jabaal Sheard</span></b>.</p>
<p>The two surprises are that RB <b><span>Fozzy Whittaker</span></b> and OLB <b><span>Quentin Groves</span></b> are active. Sheard is inactive. For the Lions, WR <b><span>Calvin Johnson</span></b> is active.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/13/4834020/browns-gameday-inactives-vs-lions-groves-back-sheard-outChris Pokorny