Dawgs By Nature - Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns - Week 15 CoverageA Cleveland Browns bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48679/dawgsbynature-fave.png2013-12-20T07:51:19-05:00http://www.dawgsbynature.com/rss/stream/49707792013-12-20T07:51:19-05:002013-12-20T07:51:19-05:00Pokorny's Game Review: Bears vs. Browns
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<p>Chris Pokorny breaks down the Cleveland Browns' 38-31 loss to the Chicago Bears.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> lost another game late, thanks to getting out-scored 21-7 in the final quarter of play. These fourth-quarter collapses have gotten real tiresome, haven't they? Let's get to my complete game review to see all of the positives and negatives from the game.</p>
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<p align="center"><u><b>WEEK 15 - CHICAGO BEARS 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> OG <b><span>Shawn Lauvao</span></b> - Near the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Browns had a 24-17 lead and were driving the ball into Bears territory. Facing a 2nd-and-4 at the 27 yard line, QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> handed off to RB <b><span>Chris Ogbonnaya</span></b> for a gain of 8 yards. It should have set up a 1st-and-10 at the 19 yard line, and at the very least, we'd be in position to take a two-possession lead. The run was negated, though, because Lauvao was flagged for a hold:<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743317/off7a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743317/off7a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off7a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472869988"><br>Cleveland was backed up at the 37 yard line, and eventually had to punt rather than trying a 54-yard field goal (where art thou, <b><span>Phil Dawson</span></b>).<br><br>
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<li> <b>Awarding the Game Ball: </b>DE <b><span>Billy Winn</span></b> - Since it was a rare day in which WR <b><span>Josh Gordon</span></b> didn't have the flashiest of games, it's good to reward a hustle play. <br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743293/def6a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743293/def6a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def6a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472766744"><br>On a (situation, DE <b>Billy Winn</b> came off of his man and hustled to pursue TE <b><span>Martellus Bennett</span></b> after one of our defenders missed a tackle. Winn jumped on Bennett from behind. I don't think he tried to chop the ball out, but he still ended up jarring it loose, allowing S <b>T.J. Ward</b> to get the glory for a 44-yard touchdown return.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Awful Against Cutler on Third Down:</b> The Browns' defense allowed the Bears to convert 9-of-14 (64%) of their third downs, which is terrible for Cleveland. Worst yet was the productivity allowed on those third downs to QB <b><span>Jay Cutler</span></b>, who had a perfect 158.3 rating on third down, completing 11-of-12 passes for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743015/def1a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743015/def1a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def1a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472372499"><br>Cutler's third-down success started on the first drive of the game, and it's way too easy. Facing a 3rd-and-7, at the far left of the screenshot above, you can see TE <b>Martellus Bennett</b>. He is being guarded one-on-one by LB <b><span>D'Qwell Jackson</span></b>.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743011/def1b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743011/def1b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def1b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472379119"><br>Jackson fails to get a good bump at the line of scrimmage, and Bennett gets good separation. Cutler leads him well so that Bennett is able to make a catch-and-run for 23 yards.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Ward Gets Bump & Tip on INT:</b> The Bears looked ready to score on their first drive, but on a 1st-and-10 from the 14 yard line, the Browns got what was a rare red zone turnover.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743033/def2a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743033/def2a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def2a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472385447"><br>WR <b>Brandon Marshall</b> is in the green circle, and he's going to run right at SS <b>T.J. Ward</b>. OLB <b><span>Jabaal Sheard</span></b>, who is lined up over Marshall, ends up taking TE <b>Martellus Bennett</b> over the middle of the field.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743013/def2b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743013/def2b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def2b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472393771"> There is a little bump past the five-yard restriction, but the officials don't signal illegal contact. Ward was standing his ground, and both guys kind of grabbed each other for a second.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743009/def2c.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743009/def2c.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def2c_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472403948"><br>Off of the bump, Marshall makes an inside move and Cutler tries to use his height advantage. Ward does a very good job keeping the coverage tight, though, and the ball is perhaps a little bit underthrown. Still, Ward makes a great job getting his hands up for the tip, and then FS <b><span>Tashaun Gipson</span></b> grabs the interception and returns it 35 yards.<br><br>
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<li> <b>The Rise of <span>Edwin Baker</span>:</b> Any running back who has even an ounce of success in this system is going to draw the attention of fans, and that's what RB <b>Edwin Baker</b> did against the Bears.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743055/off1a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743055/off1a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off1a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472433818"><br>It was very surprising to hear Baker's name called on the second play of the game. Facing the Bears' worst-ranked run defense, Cleveland is going to pull with TE <b><span>MarQueis Gray</span></b> (lined up at fullback) and RG <b>Shawn Lauvao</b>, while RT <b><span>Mitchell Schwartz</span></b> and TE <b><span>Gary Barnidge</span></b> block to the inside.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743051/off1b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743051/off1b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off1b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472439320"><br>Right away, you can see how poor the Bears' run defense is, as Baker's first career carry sees a big hole open up as he goes for 10 yards and a first down. Unfortunately, due to a limited number of plays, Cleveland couldn't capitalize on Chicago's poor run defense most of the game.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Gordon Not Targeted in First Half:</b> As the first half was going by, fans were definitely wondering why QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> was not targeting WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> more often. I have to wonder, too, because just like in past weeks, Gordon was open.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743063/off2a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743063/off2a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off2a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472448974"><br>Take this play, for example: it's 3rd-and-8 from the 17 yard line in the first quarter. In the trips set at the top of the screen, Gordon is in the middle. WR <b><span>Davone Bess</span></b> is closest to Campbell in the trips formation.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743049/off2b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743049/off2b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off2b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472454796"><br>Campbell is getting ready to throw here, and you can see that Gordon is wide open for a touchdown as he streaks up the seam. Campbell doesn't make a terrible decision by throwing to Bess, since he has some separation too.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743053/off2c.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743053/off2c.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off2c_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472461137"><br>The throw is there, but Bess drops it, continuing his season-long woes. As somewhat of a defense to Campbell, Gordon's route might have been a flag route, because after the screenshot in which he looked open, he started peeling to the corner. However, with how off the coverage was in zone on Gordon, you think he would've recognized a hot read.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Defending the Jeffery End-Around, Part I:</b> Heading into the game, I asked our Bears affiliate why WR <b><span>Alshon Jeffery</span></b> was getting so many carries. He said it didn't seem to make sense, because the plays (reverses / end-arounds) were not going for big plays, but he also speculated that they were doing it over and over to set up something big. As we found out later in the game, they unleashed their season-long setup on the Browns.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743135/def3a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743135/def3a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def3a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472515548"><br>This was the first end-around attempt to Jeffery, and they actually handed the ball off to him. ILB <b><span>Craig Robertson</span></b> is the key guy who spots it and will shoot in to disrupt the play. ILB <b>D'Qwell Jackson</b> (circled) fights off his man and will also be there for support.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743093/def3b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743093/def3b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def3b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472526057"><br>Jeffery is trapped and gets taken down for a loss of three yards.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Campbell's Lame-Duck INT to Cameron:</b> I guess QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> is pretty bad when it's windy out, eh? Faced with a 2nd-and-5 in the second quarter, Campbell just tosses a lollipop up for TE <b><span>Jordan Cameron</span></b>, and the defense is waiting.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743095/off3a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743095/off3a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off3a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472534311"><br>Cameron is lined up in the slot, running the out-and-up. We have a receiver doing a dig route at the top of the screen as well.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743105/off3b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743105/off3b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off3b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472542007"><br>Look at the position of the defensive back covering Cameron: he is not fooled, and is already running down the field when he sees Campbell winding up. The defender sees the pass coming before Cameron ever does. If the pass is thrown on the outside, maybe Cameron makes a great play or is at least able to break it up. The ball stays way inside, though, which means the defender is actually able to shield Cameron off.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Cutler's Overthrow Cost Him a TD:</b> Two series later, the Browns' defense got their second interception of the game, this time for a touchdown.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743091/def4a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743091/def4a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def4a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472562729"><br>Funny enough, if you look at the personnel and this route combination, it's almost identical to what the Bears ran on their first interception. CB <b><span>Buster Skrine</span></b> is in the cyan circle near the line of scrimmage, while FS <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> is in center field.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743089/def4b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743089/def4b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def4b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472570162"><br>Skrine starts trying to backpedal, but then stumbles a bit, perhaps realizing that there's no one for him to guard but the guy who just ran by him (WR <b>Brandon Marshall</b>). Gipson is still pretty far away.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743097/def4c.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743097/def4c.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def4c_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472582436"><br>The throw is well high again, and Marshall can only tip it. The tip lands in the arms of Gipson, who returns it 44 yards for a touchdown, giving the Browns a 10-3 lead.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Barnidge Left Unguarded Again:</b> After the Browns got fortunate on defense (a false start turned a 4th-and-1 try into a field goal try, and a holding penalty turned the field goal try into a punt), the Browns saw TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> completely unguarded for the second week in a row.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743201/off4a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743201/off4a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off4a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472633727"><br>Barnidge is at the tight end position to QB <b><span>Jason Campbell's</span></b> right. He is just running a five-yard comeback route, but it works because the Bears bring a six-man blitz, with all of the heat coming from Campbell's left. The only defender near Barnidge -- a linebacker in the green circle -- is trying to undercut a route by TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b>.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743215/off4b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743215/off4b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off4b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472653954"><br>Campbell delivers the throw to Barnidge, who has enough space to go for 17 yards on the catch-and-run.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Missing Another Opportunity for Gordon:</b> Facing a 3rd-and-4 with under two minutes to go, the Browns were hoping to go into the half with a two-possession lead.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743203/off5a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743203/off5a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off5a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472659204"><br>The person to pay attention to here is WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> (of course), who is at the top of the screen running a dig route. You can tell by the cyan circles that I drew just how much space Gordon is going to have when he makes his break.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743195/off5b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743195/off5b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off5b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472664952"><br>Campbell spots Gordon and fires. If he connect, Gordon could very well take this for a touchdown, based on what we've seen from him in space. If we're being conservative, maybe he gets to the 30 yard line. Either way, it would've put Cleveland into field goal range.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743185/off5c.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743185/off5c.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off5c_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472670429"><br>Fans might not have thought the pass was difficult to catch, but when you look at the angle above, you can see just how far away from the outstretched arms of Gordon the pass was.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743147/off5d.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743147/off5d.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off5d_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472677473"><br>Meanwhile, right after that play, FOX broke to a gamebreak showing QB <b><span>Kirk Cousins</span></b> throwing a touchdown pass over two defenders, with Gordon also being shown in the split screen. Torture.<br><br>Cleveland had to punt, and WR <b>Brandon Marshall</b> made some nice plays on CB <b><span>Joe Haden</span></b>, tying the game at 10-10 heading into the half.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Forcing a Throw That Isn't There:</b> Facing a 1st-and-15 on the second play of the third quarter, QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> threw a pick six that gave the Bears their first lead of the game. <br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743149/off56a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743149/off56a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off56a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472688565"><br>The target here is WR <b><span>Greg Little</span></b>, who is at the top of the screen.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743153/off56b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743153/off56b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off56b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472695267"><br>No one is particularly open, but for some reason, Campbell picks <i>this play</i> to finally be decisive about a throw. Again, with the ball in the air, we have a situation where the defensive back sees the ball coming and is able to jump the route, while our receiver hasn't even turned around yet. When <br><br>
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<li> <b>Wildcat Finally Sparks the Offense:</b> After the pick six, the Browns needed a lift offensively, and TE <b>MarQueis Gray</b> provided it from the Wildcat (or whatever you want to call it).<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743161/off6a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743161/off6a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off6a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472706484"><br>The Browns actually ran the Wildcat on the previous play, and it went for 18 yards. When they ran it on the next play, it went for 12 yards. QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> initially lined up in front of Gray, but then he motioned to the sideline. WR <b>Greg Little</b> is next to Grey in the backfield, as is RB <b>Edwin Baker</b>.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743151/off6b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743151/off6b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off6b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472714603"><br>The two defenders in the yellow circle are going to pursue Baker all the way. When Little blocks No. 21, Gray has a lot of room to run.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743145/off6c.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743145/off6c.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off6c_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472721630"><br>There's the development of the play. The Browns never had a chance to go back to it, but on the next play, Baker ran in for a touchdown to tie the game.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Gispon Misjudges the Prayer to Jeffery:</b> The Browns re-took the lead, 24-17, after SS <b><span>T.J. Ward's</span></b> fumble return for a touchdown.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743289/def7a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743289/def7a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def7a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472776803"><br>Two drives later, in the fourth quarter, the Bears were facing a 3rd-and-11 from midfield. I have skipped to the part where Jeffery is running deep to the corner, and Cutler is getting ready to throw up a prayer. FS <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> is already back there, and SS <b><span>Jordan Poyer</span></b> is sprinting toward the end zone. <br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743291/def7b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743291/def7b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def7b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472785461"><br>This boils down to Gipson just misjudging the ball. He camps at the five yard line, and Poyer overruns the ball because he was chasing Jeffery, not the ball.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743243/def7c.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743243/def7c.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def7c_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472791674"><br>This is not what you want to see your defender doing. In fact, it kind of reminds you of...<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743245/def7d.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743245/def7d.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def7d_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472800069"><br>...that. The touchdown tied the game at 24-24, when it should have just been the Bears punting and Cleveland still having a lead.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Short at the Sticks Seals the Deal:</b> The 15-yard penalty on OLB <b>Jabaal Sheard</b> meant that Cleveland had to start their next possession backed up in their own territory.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743315/off8a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3743315/off8a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off8a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472880016"><br>Cleveland faced a 3rd-and-14 right away, which is certainly not an easy conversion to make. Based on the coverage shown above, you can see that WR <b>Josh Gordon</b>, who is at the bottom of the screen, is going to be open.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743319/off8b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743319/off8b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off8b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472886031"><br>QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> sees Gordon and fires, but just like earlier in the game, the pass is inaccurate. Gordon goes to his knees to try to scoop the ball, but it just barely hits the ground in front of him, falling incomplete. Gordon could have run back to the ball to catch it, but that would have taken his momentum the wrong way, and he likely would have been tackled shy of a first down. <br><br>
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<li> <b>Defending the Jeffery End-Around, Part II:</b> With the Bears' season on the line and the game tied 24-24, the Bears finally used the season-long overuse of the Jeffery reverse/end-around to their advantage. <br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743247/def8a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743247/def8a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def8a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472810158"><br>Facing a 1st-and-10 at the 25, the Browns sent Jeffery in motion and snapped the ball as if QB <b>Jay Cutler</b> was going to hand off to him. He then flipped the ball to RB <b><span>Matt Forte</span></b>, but with OLB <b><span>Barkevious Mingo</span></b> taking an inside angle, the Bears have two blockers to hit both of our defenders, and Forte gains 19 yards.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743249/def8b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743249/def8b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def8b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472819094"><br>There's the development of what I described. A few plays later, the Bears took the lead, 31-24.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Defending the Jeffery End-Around, Part III:</b> After the Browns punted, their defense needed a stop to give the offense one last chance. The Bears went right back to the same play -- faking to Jeffery and pitching to Forte -- similar to how the Browns used the Wildcat twice in a row in the third quarter.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743251/def9a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743251/def9a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def9a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472826161"><br>The Browns play it differently this time, indicating man coverage perhaps. That actually leaves just <i>one</i> defender for Cleveland this time around instead of two defenders, so Forte is able to run for 24 yards.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743241/def9b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743241/def9b.jpg" class="photo" alt="Def9b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472832931"><br>Once again, there's the development of the play. The Bears got a 40-yard touchdown from RB <b><span>Michael Bush</span></b> on the next play, as Cleveland was selling out on the wrong side.<br><br>
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<li> <b>One Cheer for History:</b> With about a minute to go, WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> caught a pass down the sideline that went for a 43-yard touchdown. It tied a franchise record with Gordon having a touchdown reception in five consecutive games.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743313/off9a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743313/off9a.jpg" class="photo" alt="Off9a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472895900"><br>Gordon was in no mood to celebrate after the score. I like that he wants these records to mean something to the outcome, rather than just padding his own stats.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Idea Behind the Onside Kick:</b> I'm usually not a fan of onside kicks that go long down the field, because I don't know if I've ever seen one recovered. With that said, this wasn't a bad attempt by the Browns. With only a minute left in the game and no timeouts, Cleveland needed to get as close to the end zone as possible without time running off.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3743345/st1a.jpg"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3743345/st1a.jpg" class="photo" alt="St1a_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472928050"><br>The Browns have two potential kickers and three other players on the left, right, and in the middle. The Bears have one extra fielder at the bottom of the screen.<br><a target="_blank" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743347/st1b.jpg"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3743347/st1b.jpg" class="photo" alt="St1b_medium" width="580"></a> <br id="1387472935106"><br>The Bears put WR <b>Brandon Marshall</b> back there for a reason, but look where he's at. There's a chance he could have booted this. If he did, we had two defenders who could have pounced on it, and we would have already been in field goal range.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Special Teams Tackles: </b>There were five special teams tackles by the Browns with one each by OLB <b><span>Eric Martin</span></b>, OLB <b><span>Paul Hazel</span></b>, CB <b>Buster Skrine</b>, K <b><span>Billy Cundiff</span></b>, and P <b><span>Spencer Lanning</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 href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/16/5215712/bears-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offense" target="_blank">link</a>) and defense (<a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/16/5215710/bears-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-defense" target="_blank">link</a>). On offense, RB <b>Edwin Baker</b> had a surprising amount of reps at running back, and OG <b><span>Garrett Gilkey</span></b> played three snaps. On defense, SS <b>T.J. Ward</b> continued to play a lot of reps at inside linebacker, and DE <b>Billy Winn</b> saw a big uptick in reps.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Brownies:</b> The Browns were just 3-of-9 (33%) on third down. ... The Bears had the ball for 35 minutes, compared to just 25 minutes for Cleveland. ... I think the late penalties called on CB <b><span>Leon McFadden</span></b> and CB <b>Buster Skrine</b> were more justified this week. ... RB <b><span>Fozzy Whittaker</span></b> has been getting much less appealing on kickoffs, and his backfield carries already faded to RB <b>Edwin Baker</b>. ... <b><span>Devin Hester</span></b> had a couple of nice returns against Cleveland.<br>
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<p align="left">Up next, the Browns take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">Jets</a>. The season is almost over, so we'll see if the players are just ready to pack it in for next season already.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/20/5227656/game-review-browns-let-another-one-slip-away-in-38-31-loss-to-bearsChris Pokorny2013-12-16T10:39:18-05:002013-12-16T10:39:18-05:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Bears-Browns (Defense)
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<p>Looking at the defensive snap counts in the Browns' 38-31 loss to the Bears.</p> <p>The Browns' defense had their moments against the Bears, specifically with the two defensive touchdowns they recorded. However, the 21 fourth quarter points by Chicago were the ultimate difference maker after CB <b>Joe Haden</b> left with an injury. The snap count distributions for the Browns' defenders against the Bears are listed below. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/16/5215712/bears-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offense">Week 15 offensive snap counts for Cleveland can be found here</a>]</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Ahtyba Rubin</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Billy Winn</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> John Hughes</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Phil Taylor</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Armonty Bryant</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Ishmaa'ily Kitchen</th>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.nfl.com/xt.fss.l.nfl.com-p.7682.jpg" class="photo" height="138" width="100"></td>
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<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">55%<br>37/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">52%<br>35/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">43%<br>29/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">19%<br>13/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">19%<br>13/67 plays</td>
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<p><b>Phil Taylor:</b> 1 tackle (1 combined).<b> </b>1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Ahtyba Rubin:</b> 1 assist (1 combined).<br><b>John Hughes:</b> 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Armonty Bryant: </b>1 assist (1 combined). 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Billy Winn:</b> 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble.<br><b>Ishmaa'ily Kitchen:</b> 1 assist (1 combined).</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> The Browns allowed an individual running back to go over 100 yards rushing for the first time this season in <b>Matt Forte</b>. The Browns used a different snap count distribution than last week, which mainly involved a significant decrease in <b>Armonty Bryant's</b> workload and a significant increase in <b>Billy Winn's</b> workload.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">D'Qwell Jackson</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Craig Robertson<br>
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<p><b>D'Qwell Jackson:</b> 6 tackles, 3 assists (9 combined). 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Craig Robertson:</b> 4 tackles (4 combined). 1 tackle for loss.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> There's really nothing of note about the inside linebackers; <b>Martellus Bennett</b> was able to beat them a couple of times in coverage. <b>Craig Robertson's</b> reps were lessened again, with <b>T.J. Ward</b> also playing some inside linebacker.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Jabaal Sheard</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Paul Kruger<br>
</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Barkevious Mingo<br>
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<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">75%<br>50/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">63%<br>42/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">61%<br>41/67 plays</td>
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<p><b>Paul Kruger:</b> 1 quarterback hit, 1 pass defended.<br><b>Barkevious Mingo:</b> 3 tackles (3 combined). 1 tackle for loss.<br><b>Jabaal Sheard:</b> 2 tackles, 2 assists (4 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Eric Martin: </b>No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> This is your standard type of snap count distribution for the outside linebackers. Chicago doesn't yield many sacks, but <b>Jabaal Sheard</b> was able to get one after a play broke down. <b>Paul Kruger</b> didn't have any sacks, but did bat a pass down.<b> </b>Sheard was flagged for roughing the passer on Cutler's touchdown heave to <b>Alshon Jeffery</b>.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Buster Skrine</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Leon McFadden</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Joe Haden<br>
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<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">100%<br>67/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">67%<br>45/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">61%<br>41/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">16%<br>11/67 plays</td>
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<p><b>Joe Haden:</b> 4 tackles, 1 assist (5 combined). 1 pass defended.<br><b>Buster Skrine:</b> 1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). 1 pass defended.<br><b>Leon McFadden:</b> 1 tackle, 1 assists (2 combined). 0.5 sacks, 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Julian Posey:</b> 2 assists (2 combined). 0.5 sacks, 1 quarterback hit.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> This is a rare time that you'll see <b>Joe Haden</b> not listed in the top two, and that's because he had to leave the game due to a hip pointer injury in the third quarter. Before he left, Haden was victimized at the end of the first half by the size of <b>Brandon Marshall</b>.</p>
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</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Tashaun Gipson </th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Jordan Poyer </th>
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<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">100%<br>67/67 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">97%<br>65/67 plays</td>
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<p><b>T.J. Ward:</b> 5 tackles, 4 assists (9 combined). 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 fumble recovery, 1 touchdown.<br><b>Tashaun Gipson:</b> 5 tackles, 3 assists (8 combined). 2 tackles for loss, 2 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown.<br><b>Jordan Poyer:</b> 3 tackles (3 combined).</p>
<p><b>Thoughts: </b>If the Browns had won, this would have been a heck of a day for the safeties, who notched two interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, and two touchdowns on the afternoon. The play that sparked the Bears in the fourth quarter came on the prayer for Jeffery, though. <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> was in position for his third interception of the game, but misjudged how far the ball was going. <b>Jordan Poyer</b> was unable to make a play either. <b>T.J. Ward</b> continued seeing reps at inside linebacker, hence all of the safety reps for Poyer.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/16/5215710/bears-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-defenseChris Pokorny2013-12-16T09:17:07-05:002013-12-16T09:17:07-05:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Bears-Browns (Offense)
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<p>Looking at the offensive snap counts in the Browns' 38-31 loss to the Bears.</p> <p>The Cleveland Browns' offense was not very productive against the Chicago Bears. QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> had trouble with the wind, preventing him from delivering the ball to an open <b>Josh Gordon</b> or <b>Jordan Cameron</b> throughout the game. 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">Joe Thomas</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Jason Pinkston</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Alex Mack </th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Shawn Lauvao<br>
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<p><b> Thoughts:</b> The offensive line did not yield a single sack and only allowed Campbell to get hit four times. The pass protection was good enough, but the run blocking underachieved compared to what other teams have been getting.</p>
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<p><b>Edwin Baker:</b> 8 carries, 38 yards, 4.8 YPC, 1 touchdown. 4 catch, 46 yards (4 target).<b><br>Chris Ogbonnaya:</b> 5 carries, 7 yards, 1.4 YPC. 5 catches, 39 yards (5 targets).<b><br>Fozzy Whittaker:</b> 1 carry, 1 yard, 1.0 YPC. 2 catches, 4 yards (2 targets).</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> Against the worst rushing team in the league, on a day where <b>Jason Campbell</b> struggled to throw the football, you would have thought that we would have tried to commit to the ground game a little more. Cleveland finished with just 14 carries from their running backs for 46 yards. Our tight end and quarterback combined for more yardage on the ground. All three backs did well as receivers, though. <b>Edwin Baker</b> had a nice debut, but judgment has to be reserved on him, given the Bears' defense. It can't be a good sign for <b>Fozzy Whittaker</b> that his rep count was lower than the just-signed Baker, though.</p>
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<p><b>Josh Gordon:</b> 3 catches, 67 yards, 1 touchdown (10 targets).<br><b>Greg Little:</b> 4 catches, 68 yards (7 targets).<br><b>Davone Bess:</b> 1 catch, 9 yards (3 targets).<br><b>Brian Tyms:</b> No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> It was a frustrating day to see <b>Josh Gordon</b> open for several potentially big plays, but for the ball to appear to be just beyond his outstretched arms. His late touchdown kept his streak alive for consecutive games with a score. <b>Greg Little</b> had his strongest showing in awhile, but was again part of a miscommunication play that resulted in an interception. <b>Davone Bess</b> had a key third down drop.</p>
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<p><b>Jordan Cameron:</b> 3 catches, 23 yards (6 targets).<br><b>Gary Barnidge:</b> 1 catch, 17 yards (1 target).<br><b>MarQueis Gray:</b> 2 carries, 30 yards, 15.0 YPC.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> I'm guessing the Browns didn't expect the two wildcat runs for <b>MarQueis Gray</b> to work as well as they did, because they didn't go back to it after that. <b>Gary Barnidge</b> had a nice catch-and-run for the second straight week, taking advantage of a blitz by the Bears. <b>Jordan Cameron</b>, like Gordon, didn't get enough looks early on.</p>
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<p><b>Jason Campbell:</b> 23-of-39 for 273 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions. 1 carry, 17 yards.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> A couple of weeks ago, I criticized Campbell for not being aggressive. I haven't re-watched the film yet, but this week, inaccuracy (which was attributed to the wind) was the big factor. Campbell's jump ball for Cameron in the first half was intercepted. There were several misses to Gordon that could have put Cleveland ahead for good. He also threw a pick six -- even if Little was at fault there, the coverage was already tight. This game did not support Campbell's case for being the team's starter in 2013, because you can't have inconsistent performances like this.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/16/5215712/bears-vs-browns-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offenseChris Pokorny2013-12-15T16:47:27-05:002013-12-15T16:47:27-05:00Haden Dealing With Hip Injury After Bears Game
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> cornerback <b><span>Joe Haden</span></b> had to leave the third quarter of Sunday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> when he suffered what appeared to be a hip injury. In the fourth quarter, Chicago's offense ripped off 21 straight points without Haden. After the game was over, Haden confirmed that he had a hip injury, but claimed that it "wasn't that bad."</p>
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<p>Joe Haden said he took a knee to the hip. He doesn't believe the injury is that bad</p>
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<p>The Browns have two more games left against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">Jets</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a>, but it's not clear as to what Haden's availability will be for those games. Haden missed a game last year due to an abdominal injury, but also missed time due to a suspension.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/15/5213920/cb-joe-haden-dealing-with-hip-injury-after-bears-gameChris Pokorny2013-12-15T16:33:12-05:002013-12-15T16:33:12-05:00Instant Recap: Bears Defeat Browns 38-31
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<p>Despite two defensive touchdowns, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> lost their final home game of the season to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> by a final score of 38-31.</p>
<p>It was a relatively quiet start to the first half, but with the score tied at 3-3 mid-way through the second quarter, S <b><span>Tashaun Gipson</span></b> recorded his second interception of the game, this time going for 44 yards and a touchdown to give Cleveland a 10-3 lead. QB <b><span>Jay Cutler</span></b> finally struck late for the Bears, as WR <b>Brandon Marshall</b> out-wrestled CB <b><span>Joe Haden</span></b> for the ball twice, the latter time resulting in a 5-yard touchdown to tie the game at 10-10.</p>
<p>The Browns got the ball to start the second half, but QB <b><span>Jason Campbell</span></b> and WR <b><span>Greg Little</span></b> had a miscommunication on an out route, which led to a 43-yard pick six for the Bears' <b><span>Zack Bowman</span></b>. The Browns answered with a touchdown on their next drive, though, led by a couple of runs from TE <b><span>MarQueis Gray</span></b> and capped off with a 2-yard touchdown run by RB <b><span>Edwin Baker</span></b> to tie the game at 17-17.</p>
<p>With the Bears moving the ball on their next drive in the third quarter, TE <b><span>Martellus Bennett</span></b> was stripped of the football by DE <b><span>Billy Winn</span></b> and recovered by SS <b><span>T.J. Ward</span></b>, who returned it 51 yards for a touchdown. Cleveland had a 24-17 lead, but the fourth quarter then turned out to be a disaster. Cleveland had a chance to take control of the game with an early offensive drive, but a holding penalty on <b><span>Shawn Lauvao</span></b> forced the Browns to punt.</p>
<p>Chicago then ripped off 21 straight points in the fourth quarter, taking advantage of injuries to CB <b>Joe Haden</b> and Gipson. In the closing moments of the game, Campbell finally connected with WR <b><span>Josh Gordon</span></b> for a 43-yard touchdown. The Browns' onside kick failed, and Chicago took a knee to end the game.</p>
<p>The story of this game on offense was Campbell having another one of his "off" games. At first, he didn't target Gordon at all, and when he did, the passes were thrown ahead of him by a step. Some people will say that Gordon's effort is down, but a guy can't make a one-handed stab every time.</p>
<p>For fans who are looking forward to the draft, the good news is that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Bills</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Vikings</a> both won, so Cleveland will jump ahead of both of those teams (temporarily) in the draft order. Cleveland now finishes the season with two road games against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">Jets</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a>, but they've lost five in a row and are now 4-10 on the year.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/15/5213856/instant-recap-bears-defeat-browns-38-31Chris Pokorny2013-12-15T15:22:53-05:002013-12-15T15:22:53-05:00Bears vs. Browns - 4th Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Bears vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p>QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> threw a pick six on the Browns' opening drive of the second half, allowing the Bears to take a 17-10 lead. Cleveland responded with a touchdown drive, led by a couple of runs by <b>MarQueis Gray</b>, and then finished off by running back <b>Edwin Baker</b> to tie the game at 17-17.</p>
<p>After an injury to CB <b>Joe Haden</b> on the Bears' next drive, TE <b>Martellus Bennett</b> was trying to move the chains on a third down, but was stripped by DE <b>Billy Winn</b>. SS <b>T.J. Ward</b> scooped up the loose football and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown to take a 24-17 lead.</p>
<p>Heading into the fourth quarter, Cleveland has the ball. Can they hang on to win their final home game of the season?</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/58/large_windycitygridiron.com.full.43601.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.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WJW (Channel 8) - Thom Brennaman & Brian Billick<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/15/5213056/chicago-bears-vs-cleveland-browns-4th-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-12-15T14:27:17-05:002013-12-15T14:27:17-05:00Bears vs. Browns - 3rd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Bears vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p>The Bears are shooting themselves in the foot. After another successful drive, Chicago had to settle for a field goal, tying the score at 3-3. On the Bears' next drive, QB <b>Jay Cutler</b> threw another high pass that was intercepted by S <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> and returned 44 yards for a touchdown, giving Cleveland a 10-3 lead.</p>
<p>The Bears were on the move again on their next drive, and were ready to go for it on a 4th-and-1. Then, a false start made it 4th-and-6. K <b>Robbie Gould</b> came out and made a 47-yard field goal, but the Bears were flagged for a hold, so they had to punt instead. The Browns missed an opportunity to close out the half, though, and Cutler responded with a quick touchdown scoring drive, led by a couple of connections to WR <b>Brandon Marshall</b>. It's 10-10 heading into the half, and Cleveland will get the ball first.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/58/large_windycitygridiron.com.full.43601.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.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WJW (Channel 8) - Thom Brennaman & Brian Billick<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/15/5213054/chicago-bears-vs-cleveland-browns-3rd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-12-15T13:29:03-05:002013-12-15T13:29:03-05:00Bears vs. Browns - 2nd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Bears vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p>QB <b>Jay Cutler</b> threw an interception on his first drive of the game in the red zone, and Cleveland drove down the field for a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. On the Bears' next drive, they drove down the field again and are now in the red zone as we start the second quarter.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/58/large_windycitygridiron.com.full.43601.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.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WJW (Channel 8) - Thom Brennaman & Brian Billick<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/12/15/5213052/chicago-bears-vs-cleveland-browns-2nd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny