Dawgs By Nature - Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns - Week 6 of the NFL SeasonA Cleveland Browns bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48679/dawgsbynature-fave.png2015-10-21T11:55:56-04:00http://www.dawgsbynature.com/rss/stream/93227062015-10-21T11:55:56-04:002015-10-21T11:55:56-04:00Pokorny's Game Review: Broncos vs. Browns
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<p>Chris Pokorny breaks down the Cleveland Browns' 26-23 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> put up an exciting fight against <b><span>Peyton Manning</span></b> and the undefeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>, but ultimately blew one-too-many closeout opportunities as they fell 26-23 in overtime. Here is my film review of this week's game.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">NFL Week 6 Film Review</h4>
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<li> <b> Goat of the Game:</b> QB <b>Josh McCown</b> - I can forgive McCown for the lost fumble, but both interceptions were difference makers in the game. The first obviously led to a touchdown for a Broncos offense that couldn't get it in themselves, and the second came when Cleveland could've been in field goal range and lived for a third-down play.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Awarding the Game Ball: </b>ILB <b><span>Karlos Dansby</span></b> - This felt like our modern day "<b><span>David Bowens</span></b>" game for Dansby, whose pick six electrified the stadium. He finished the game with 2 interceptions, and Cleveland's linebackers in general were very good in coverage and tackling against the Broncos.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Dansby Notches First Pick That Stands:</b> On the Broncos' first possession of the game, the Browns' defense logged their first interception of the season in which Cleveland maintained possession.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 1st-and-10 from Denver's 42 yard line, QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> lined up in the pistol. CB <b>Tramon Williams</b> is in man coverage at the bottom of the screen with WR <b><span>Emmanuel Sanders</span></b>. SS <b>Donte Whitner</b> comes up to show blitz on the play, but then backs out into shallow zone coverage. ILB <b>Karlos Dansby</b> fakes the rush over the middle before also dropping back into zone coverage. The "X" marks the spot that Manning is trying to hit.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Here is how it looked from Manning's perspective. I think he saw Dansby, but felt he could squeeze a pass in over the middle. Williams has tight coverage, but a picture-perfect throw might connect.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Dansby was slowly dropping a little bit toward the opposite direction, but he makes an athletic play by reaching back with his right hand and then tipping the pass to himself for an interception. Dansby returned the pick to the Denver 49 yard line.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Good Guy Gary Doesn't Convert:</b> The Browns picked up a first down with two running plays, but then started going through the air.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>After a couple of incompletions, the Browns faced a 4th-and-5 from the Broncos' 32 yard line. There were high winds at game time, so we don't know what K <b><span>Travis Coons</span></b>' range was. Head coach <b>Mike Pettine</b> kept the offense on the field and lined up WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> to the outside right, with TE <b><span>Gary Barnidge</span></b> tight right. Hartline is running the shallow in route, and Barnidge's in route is a little deeper -- beyond the sticks.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Benjamin is asking for the ball deep, but the coverage is pretty tight on all of the receivers. QB <b>Josh McCown </b>goes with Barnidge over the middle, who has been money on fourth down conversions over the past two years.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>I praised McCown for his ball placement last week. Although that was more so on shorter routes, on this type of play, the ball could have been a little more out in front of Barnidge so he could shield off the defender better. Still, the ball hits Barnidge in the hands, and he drops it, turning the ball over on downs.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Broncos Convert Their 4th Down:</b> On the Broncos' next possession, they faced a similar decision -- 4th-and-4 from the Browns' 38 yard line, and they decided to go for it.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b><span>Demaryius Thomas</span></b> is lined up in the middle of the three receivers to the right of QB <b>Peyton Manning</b>. WR <b>Emmanuel Sanders</b>, in the slot to the right, is going to block CB <b>K'Waun Williams</b> past five yards downfield, and it creates a pick that prevents CB <b><span>Pierre Desir</span></b> from staying with Thomas. SS <b>Donte Whitner</b> starts racing up as he sees the play developing.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>It's a good read by Whitner, but as Thomas was coming out of his break to cut left, he saw Whitner charging to stop the play. Thomas they turned his eyes toward Manning as he ran his route, but as he caught the pass, instead of continuing (like most receivers would), he made a wise decision to plant his foot in the ground and turn around before going upfield.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The maneuver allowed Thomas to avoid the collision with Whitner and pick up the first down. It's a play I'd love to see Whitner make, but I give more credit to Thomas on this play than I do blame toward Whitner.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Hitting the Spot on the Outside:</b> I was really hoping that the Browns' cornerbacks would be able to show some closing speed on the lofting out routes that I knew QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> was going to throw throughout the game. Instead, he kept completing them to receivers on CB <b>Pierre Desir</b>.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>This is a 3rd-and-7 from the Browns' 27 yard line. WR <b>Demaryius Thomas</b> is the only receiver to the left, running a <i>deep</i> out route.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>FS <b>Jordan Poyer</b> is going to help double team the underneath route with CB <b>K'Waun Williams</b>. Manning has a perfect pocket to stand in and deliver the ball to his spot. Arm strength isn't necessary on these throws with precision and timing.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>What happened to the Browns' pass rush on the play? It was ineffective most of the afternoon for a variety of reasons (not winning the battles, and sometimes just choosing to drop more players in coverage). Because of Manning's passes being off throughout the game or receivers dropping passes, Denver could never find a consistent offensive rhythm. <br><br>On this particular pass rush, Cleveland sends ILB <b>Karlos Dansby</b> to blitz the left guard, and OLB <b>Paul Kruger</b> lines up over the center and tries to rush from there. ILB <b>Christian Kirksey</b> is at the line on the left, but he's going to simply shift to the right after the snap to keep an eye on the blocking back in case he leaks into a route.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>As you can see, the pass rush does nothing to disrupt Manning. In the screenshot above, Desir is just out of the frame to the left. His coverage is pretty good, but this was a game where I was hoping our corners would be more aggressive in trying to jump passes, knowing Manning can't get the ball out there as quick as he used to.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Defense Holds on Odd Play Call:</b> I didn't quite understand what the Broncos were thinking they could accomplish on this 3rd-and-8 play from the 9 yard line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Both outside receivers just stand at the line of scrimmage and face QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> on a play where out defensive backs are letting the receivers catch anything in front of them. Both inside receivers mirror each other's routes, pretty much running where our secondary is already waiting. Three of our defenders triple team the right end dumpoff over the middle.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Look at the end zone -- would you want to fit a ball in to either receiver? Nope -- so Manning turns and throws the ball out into the flat to WR <b><span>Jordan Norwood</span></b>. The ball doesn't get out their quickly, which allows both Browns' defenders on that side of the field to rush over and hit Norwood for a loss of 1 yard. The Broncos kicked a 29-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead with 2:52 left in the first quarter.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Nearly a Big Run:</b> The Browns picked up three first downs on their next offensive possession, the last of which came on the final play of the first quarter.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 1st-and-10 from the Broncos' 38 yard line to start the second quarter, RB <b><span>Isaiah Crowell</span></b> is going to get the handoff on a formation where Cleveland has a very heavy formation to the right -- that's TE <b><span>Jim Dray</span></b>, TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b>, and WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> all outside the right tackle. LG <b><span>Joel Bitonio</span></b> is going to take a be a really wide pulling guard on this play, but pay attention to the pursuit of OLB <b><span>Shaquil Barrett</span></b>, who was filling in for OLB <b><span>DeMarcus Ware</span></b>.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Instead of sprinting to the outside, Crowell slow down a tad so he can wait for Bitonio to blow up the defensive back on the outside. If that would've happened, he could've been gone up the sideline. Unfortunately, when you're facing a very good defense, different players step up to nip plays like this in the bud. Barrett, who had a heck of a game, dives at Crowell from behind to stop this play for a loss of two yards.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>The Ultimate Head-Scratcher:</b> On the Browns' next play, facing a 2nd-and-12, QB <b>Josh McCown</b> threw a pick six to CB <b><span>Aqib Talib</span></b>.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>When I saw this play live, I was wondering if Talib just made a heck of a read. After watching the play on the coaches film, it really is one of those head-scratchers where you want to shake McCown and say, "what the hell were you doing?" The Broncos' secondary drops back into zone coverage, and Cleveland spreads the field with five receivers. Let's pay attention to WR <b><span>Travis Benjamin</span></b> at the bottom of the screen, because that's all McCown paid attention to.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>McCown took the snap in Shotgun, took half a step back, and quickly began throwing to the outside while Talib is already playing off coverage in zone. Benjamin hasn't even turned around yet and is angling his turnaround route toward the outside. If the throw is a quick hitter, you throw inside only if Benjamin is running a slant, otherwise, you throw outside and away from the defender. Benjamin will turn around on the "green X," but the throw goes to the "magenta X." <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Based on where he started on the play, Talib doesn't even have to make a miraculous play. He just runs up a couple of yards and snags the pass, taking it the distance to give the Broncos a 10-0 lead with 14:09 to play in the second quarter.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Missing Off of Playaction:</b> PFF tells us that QB <b>Josh McCown</b> has used play action on 12.9% of his pass plays this season, and that only 4 quarterbacks have used playaction less frequently. Therefore, when it's used, you'd like to think that the defense bites for it pretty hard.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>This is a 2nd-and-9 play from midfield on the Browns' next possession after the interception. TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> is running an intermediate out route with seven other Browns on the line for protection off of a playaction pass.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>RG <b>John Greco</b> gets bull-rushed right into McCown's face on this play, and to make matters worse, C <b>Alex Mack's</b> man is slipping by him with a free rush at the quarterback.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>We saw McCown connect with Barnidge on a catch-and-run touchdown like this against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a> several weeks ago. Had McCown had a little more time and space to step into a throw, he could've thrown the ball more upfield and let Barnidge get under it. Instead, he had to rush the throw to the outside, and it sails beyond the outstretched arms of his tight end. Cleveland had to punt after not converting on third down.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>ddd:</b> The Broncos then had a three-and-out, followed by a Cleveland three-and-out.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>When Denver got the ball back, they faced a 3rd-and-5 from their own 20 yard line with under 6 minutes to play in the second quarter. OLB <b>Paul Kruger</b> and DE <b><span>Desmond Bryant</span></b> both beat their man and are coming at QB <b>Peyton Manning</b>.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b>Emmanuel Sanders</b> ran a very simple button hook route at the marker and was wide open. This is not a difficult throw in the least for any quarterback to make, but Manning throws it a couple of yards to Sanders' left for an incomplete pass. The Browns' defense deserves credit for some of the things they did, but plays like this are why I didn't give Manning the QB edge heading into the game.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Fake Slant, Run the Draw:</b> The Browns unveiled a new wrinkle on offense against the Broncos this week.<b></b><br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The wrinkle was faking the quick slant pass to WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b>, letting the edge defender rush wide on the offensive tackle, and then handing the ball off to the running back after the delay. While the play didn't work every time, it seemed to gain positive yardage on several occasions. <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>On this particular instance, RB <b><span>Duke Johnson</span></b> took the play all the way to the outside for a gain of 12 yards.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Broncos Destroy Browns on Stunts:</b> Stunts, stunts, and more stunts. The Browns' offensive line handled themselves fine in pass protection for a good number of plays, but the area they really struggled in was handling the Broncos' stunts.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>This play is later in the drive, with the Browns facing a 3rd-and-10 from the Broncos' 48 yard line with under 4 minutes to go in the first half. Denver is going to rush the outside guy at LT <b><span>Joe Thomas</span></b>, and then the guy over LG <b>Joel Bitonio</b> circles around Thomas.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Thomas sees the stunt at the last second and does just enough to chip the defender, allowing QB <b>Josh McCown</b> to step up in the pocket. After this frame, though, Bitonio falls down, so when McCown steps up...<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>...he's being met by the defender who originally went at Thomas. The throw is well behind Barnidge, but it might not have mattered for two reasons: (1) the defender had really tight coverage, and (2) Barnidge would've been short of the first down by about two yards. Cleveland had to punt and went into the half down 10-0.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Starting the Second Half Well:</b> After getting to midfield several times in the first half with no points, the Browns' offense got a much-needed boost to begin the second half.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The boost started with the team's biggest play of the game (up to that point), facing a 3rd-and-5 from their own 45 yard line. WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> is running a streak route wide left to occupy the safety deeo. WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> is next to him, setting a pick. WR <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> will run a bit of a wheel route, as the defender in man coverage will run in to the traffic caused by Hartline.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>There is the "legal" pick. You can tell how much the Browns worked on the timing of this play because QB <b>Josh McCown</b> is already releasing the pass here.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>McCown drops it right in the bucket for a 25-yard completion down to the Broncos' 30 yard line, which is the closest Cleveland has been to the end zone all game.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>First Touchdown to Barnidge:</b> Several plays later, the Browns faced a 3rd-and-3 from the Broncos' 11 yard line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>RB <b>Duke Johnson</b> lined up in the backfield next to QB <b>Josh McCown</b>, running a shallow out route. TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> is tight right, running a flag route to the corner. On the other side of the field, WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> and WR <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> are both running quick slants, while WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> is running a corner route to the left. The defender in cyan will drop back to cover Barnidge, and with the distance he'll have to go and no safety help, McCown picks that matchup right away.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Barnidge has less room to work with, so McCown will have to take advantage of his height and make sure he doesn't lead him out of the end zone. If McCown had looked left instead, he also would've had a good shot at connecting with Hartline.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The defender does what he can to break this up, but Barnidge does a great job going up and securing the ball while also getting two feet down. The touchdown cuts the Broncos' lead to 10-7 with 11:07 remaining in the third quarter.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Broncos Linebackers Find the Gaps:</b> After the Browns' defense forced a relatively quick series for Denver, a fair catch interference penalty on Denver gave Cleveland good starting field position.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 2nd-and-3 from their own 42 yard line, the Broncos' linebackers continued to place their stamp on the game, this time with somewhat of a stunt again. With nobody lined up over LG <b>Joel Bitonio</b> but four defenders over there, Bitonio immediately crashes to his left at the snap. FB <b><span>Malcolm Johnson</span></b> goes to block No. 59 over the middle, but No. 54 fills the gap vacated by Bitonio. Additionally, No. 58 easily blows by TE <b>Jim Dray</b> on the outside.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Even if we complain about the vision that RB <b>Isaiah Crowell</b>, this play is doomed before he even has the ball in his gut. The Broncos stuff Crowell for a loss of two yards.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Not Continuing the Momentum:</b> On the next play, the Browns are facing a 3rd-and-5 from their own 40 yard line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> runs a button hook wide left. Next to him with the deep crosser over the middle is WR <b><span>Taylor Gabriel</span></b>, and WR <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> is running a short crosser at the sticks. On the right are TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b>, running an intermediate out route, and RB <b>Duke Johnson</b> with a shallower out route. The Broncos are playing zone coverage on this third down play.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>McCown isn't pressured too heavily, but he is set on trying to fit this in to a tight window to Barnidge. If he had looked at Hawkins over the middle, he would've been wide open for a first down.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Instead, the throw to Barnidge is a stride out in front, leading to the incomplete pass and a Cleveland punt.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Unblocked Hit Leads to Fumble:</b> The Browns' defense forced another three-and-out, and then a 20-yard punt return by WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> set the Browns' next possession up at midfield with under 6 minutes to play in the third quarter.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b>Taylor Gabriel</b> is running a streak route wide right. FB <b>Malcolm Johnson</b> is running a route to the flat on the right, with TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> running an out route. At the bottom of the screen are WR <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> running a slant and RB <b>Duke Johnson</b> going out to the flat.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Right at the snap, McCown is going to look to his left, making No. 48 (OLB <b>Shaqil Barrett</b>) his blindside. Before the snap, M. Johnson was lined up in the slot, with Barrett over him. When M. Johnson shifted over tight, Barrett followed him, so McCown probably assumed that Barrett would be taking M. Johnson in man coverage.Instead, he's going to come wide and fast on the blitz, uncontested.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Nobody was really open on the play, but it looked like McCown was going to try fitting this in to Hawkins. I think one could argue that Barrett led with his helmet to McCown's head/neck area, but it's still very much a deserved forced fumble by the Broncos.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>This is just an overhead shot of Hawkins on the slant. McCown was probably waiting for the underneath defender (going toward D. Johnson) to clear before he released the ball.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Browns Holt Denver to Three:</b> Despite the turnover, the Browns' defense held strong in the red zone again.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 3rd-and-5 from the 10 yard line, QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> tried a quick out to RB <b><span>C.J. Anderson</span></b>. Given how our linebackers have struggled in coverage against running backs this year, I'd normally say this is a good play. However, our linebackers were all over Denver's running backs on Sunday. <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>ILB <b>Christian Kirksey</b> had good pursuit and took Anderson down after a gain of 3 yards, forcing Denver to settle for a 25-yard field goal to make it a 13-7 game with 2:06 remaining in the third quarter.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Taking Notice:</b> After the Browns went three-and-out, the Broncos had the ball in Cleveland territory at the start of the fourth quarter.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b>Emmanuel Sanders</b> is lined up wide right, streaking to the end zone on CB <b>Tramon Williams</b>. SS <b>Donte Whitner</b> fakes a safety blitz before jumping the slot receiver in case QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> went there on this 3rd-and-2 pass play.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The throw is placed in a picture perfect spot for Sanders, but Williams does a good job latching on to one of Sanders' arms as the ball gets there, preventing him from being able to haul in the touchdown. Denver settles for a 39-yard field goal, but the 16-7 lead gives them a two-possession lead with 13:33 to go in the game.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Taking Advantage of the Offsides:</b> QB <b>Josh McCown</b> wisely got aggressive when he saw the Broncos jump offsides on this 3rd-and-9 play from their own 21 yard line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Usually, the officials would blow this dead, but they let the play go after Cleveland snaps the ball, and Denver's defensive line is all flat-footed because they don't know whether the play is counting or not. WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> takes off and McCown is looking his way the entire time.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>For some reason, the cornerback releases Benjamin to the safety. Granted, there are times in which coverages are designed to do that, but everyone else seemed to be playing man coverage.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>With the safety backpedaling, Benjamin makes a nice adjustment to come back for the ball, jump up, and snag it in air. Only the twirling leg tackle by the Broncos defender prevented this from going the distance, but I'll take the 47-yard completion without complaint.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Drawing Closer With Barnidge:</b> The new thing for QB <b>Josh McCown</b> is to find TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> whenever possible in the end zone.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 3rd-and-6 from the 14 yard line, WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> is running a quick slant at the top of the screen, with WR <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> running straight up into the slot. RB <b>Duke Johnson</b> runs out into the flat, and WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> kind of runs a route just to get in the way of defenders from wide right. Barnidge is lined up closest to McCown's right, faking a flag route before taking it to the post.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>At the snap, S <b>David Bruton</b> (No. 30) is shadowing Barnidge to the inside. When he sees Barnidge go to the flag, he releases him to SS <b><span>T.J. Ward</span></b>, and then turns around to sit near the goal line in a bit of zone coverage.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Bruton has lost his depth over the middle and is unaware of Barnidge taking this back to the post. McCown delivers an on-target pass over the defender for the touchdown, making it a 16-14 game with 9:16 left in the game.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Dansby's OMG Moment:</b> Three plays later, the Broncos faced a 2nd-and-11 from their own 34 yard line. That's when ILB <b>Karlos Dansby</b> had the play of the game that had Browns fans in joyous disbelief.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>OLB <b>Paul Kruger</b> and DL <b><span>John Hughes</span></b> combine for a rare pressure on this play. Dansby sees RB <b><span>Ronnie Hillman</span></b> and takes him in man coverage.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The pressure forces Manning to step up a tad. In a bit of a panic, Manning looks for the closest receiver to dump a pass off to.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Manning sees Hillman and throws it out to him.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The throw is catchable, but a little behind Hillman. Dansby was getting ready to wrap up Hillman when, surprise!, the football deflects right into his midsection. He holds on for dear life, tiptoes along the sideline, and scores a touchdown to give the Browns a 20-16 lead with 8:07 left in the game.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Failed Two-Point Conversions:</b> The decision by head coach <b>Mike Pettine</b> to go for two points was a much-debated one, and when you don't convert, people will talk about it in hindsight. I will tell you my reaction <i>before</i> the plays were run: I thought they should have kicked the extra point. While I understood that Denver could win with two field goals then, I felt that with the amount of time left in the game, if Denver scored a touchdown and then don't convert <i>their</i> two-point try, you open the door of a field goal winning it for Cleveland.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>On the Browns' first two-point try, QB <b>Josh McCown</b> was looking to WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> on the quick slant to the top of the screen. <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The quick slant worked for the duo often during the game, but that was when the defender was in off coverage. I hate to say it, but this is where you need one of those bigger bodies like a <b><span>Dwayne Bowe</span></b> to shield off a defender (if they are actually trying). Because Denver was offsides, Cleveland got another crack at this, but at the 1 yard line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>I would've favored running the ball here if they were still going to go for it, but I'm not too upset about a pass. WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> is running a slant again, but from a tighter spot. RB <b>Isaiah Crowell</b> goes shallow into the flat after the playaction, and WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> is running the out route. The whole key to the play is for Denver to bite for the run, which would leave a guy like Crowell open in the flat, or Hartline open on the outside.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Denver is looking for the pass all the way, though. McCown has to try to improvise. With too much traffic on the right, he waits for Benjamin to cut back to the middle.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>McCown picks the right time to release a pass, but with the defense bearing down on him, he can't deliver an accurate enough of a pass to Benjamin (the ball lands where the yellow "x" is drawn.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Manning Tries it Again:</b> Remember the play that WR <b>Demaryius Thomas</b> couldn't haul in a couple of series earlier in the end zone? QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> wanted to take a shot at it again.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The Browns did not bring much pressure on Manning throughout the game, relying on a rather safe gameplan and Denver's offensive struggles to help them minimize the damage. Pre-snap, I was a bit surprised when SS <b>Donte Whitner</b> ran up to the line of scrimmage and then came on the blitz. That decision, which Manning saw right away, made him commit to taking his shot at Sanders.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>CB <b>Tramon Williams</b> has what I consider to be darn good coverage on the play, but Manning fits in a perfect pass. Instead of this being a 25-30 yard gain, FS <b>Jordan Poyer</b> doesn't take the right angle...<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>...and it costs Cleveland. Sanders' catch-and-run goes for 75 yards and a go-ahead touchdown, making it a 23-20 game with 7:53 left in the game.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Here is a shot of the Browns bringing six rushers on the play, but Manning made his mind up early and got the ball out.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Wrong Time for the Fullback Surprise:</b> After both teams went three-and-out, the Browns got the ball back with under five minutes to play and were driving into the red zone.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Several nice runs by RB <b>Robert Turbin</b> set the Browns up with a 1st-and-10 from the 11 yard line with 1:53 left in the game. A field goal could extend the game to overtime, but the Browns want to go for the win in regulation, if possible. Offensive coordinator <b>John DeFilippo</b> thought he could catch the Broncos off-guard by having WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> and TE <b>Jim Dray</b> run pick/slant routes to the middle to the field, and then having FB <b>Malcolm Johnson</b> be the lone receiver on the right side of the field. In theory, I could see where a defense might get distracted and ignore the fullback, but I don't know if I'd try it with the game on the line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Three defenders see the play developing as QB <b>Josh McCown</b> is releasing the pass, and they are all over it. Johnson does what he can to get back to the line of scrimmage.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Broncos' Defense Ready on 3rd Down:</b> After running the ball on second down, Cleveland faced a 3rd-and-7 from the 8 yard line.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> lined up wide left, running a fade to the left corner of the end zone. WR <b>Brian Hartline</b> lined up wide right, running a slant to the middle. WR <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> crosses with Hartline, and TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> runs a post over the middle. I think the Browns were hoping that Denver would strictly be in man coverage here, and then McCown would hit Hartline on the slant to see if he could get in. However, the Broncos' cornerbacks communicate well and call for the switch mid-play.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Hartline is covered. The safety is kind of lingering in the end zone, so it's hard to take a chance and rip one in to Barnidge or Hawkins, knowing that a field goal could at least send the game to overtime.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>When McCown sees RG <b>John Greco</b> falling down at his feet, he bails from the pocket and throws the ball away. Cleveland kicks a 26-yard field goal to tie the game at 23-23 with 1:30 left in the game.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Another Chance, Deflated:</b> The Browns forced a very quick three-and-out on Denver and got the ball back with a minute to play and all three timeouts. The Broncos had burned all of their timeouts, meaning if Cleveland had gotten in range for a ~55 yard field goal, they could've tried it at the final whistle without worrying about field position.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 2nd-and-10 from the 46 yard line, the Browns ran a play that I'm not too big of a fan of. All four receivers on the route are basically headed to the same spot, as you'll see in the next screenshot.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Yikes! Talk about congestion.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>The Broncos bring five rushers and Cleveland has six blockers (including RB <b>Isaiah Crowell</b>). The defender lined up on the right is going to run a stunt all the way to the other side, and Cleveland won't be able to account for it.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>You can see the two rushers coming free. McCown steps up...but notice Crowell on the ground after he just threw a block.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Crowell got up a hair too late, otherwise, McCown might have seen him. If he had seen Crowell and been able to flip the ball to him, there were no defenders on the right side of the field, and he might have scored. At the very least, he'd have gotten into comfortable field goal range.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Instead, McCown says he was trying to throw the ball away. He didn't get enough on it, as the Denver defensive back logged the interception to send the game to overtime.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Mingo Uses Length for OT INT:</b> The Broncos won the coin toss in overtime and were facing a 3rd-and-2 from their own 39 yard line. <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>WR <b>Demaryius Thomas</b> is running a button hook at the bottom of the screen, but Cleveland drops eight defenders into zone coverage, only rushing three.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> isn't being pressured too much and thinks he can get the ball over Mingo's head and in to Thomas.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Mingo's length helps make the interception, but ultimately, this is just an awful decision by Manning. Mingo returned the interception to the 37 yard line, but the officials marked it off at the 39 yard line instead.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>The Bobbled Pitch:</b> This is the play that probably haunts me the most from Sunday.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Facing a 1st-and-10 from the 39 yard line, the Browns might have needed about 6 yards for a legitimate chance a field goal attempt by K <b>Travis Coons</b> from 50 yards. On the first play, look how close Denver was at the line of scrimmage -- they basically have 9 guys in the box with no safety help. Cleveland decides to run a pitch play to RB <b>Robert Turbin</b>...and <i>then he bobbles it</i>. <b></b> <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>FB <b>Malcolm Johnson </b>dives at one defender -- it's not a world class block, but it might be enough to allow a running back to get to the outside. However, the safety was coming on a blitz right from the snap. If Turbin catches the ball cleanly, he might get to the outside, or at least have a chance at stiff-arming the safety and then seeing what he can do. The bobble prevents any of that, and in a bang-bang play, it's now too late.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Turbin tries to cut back, but is dropped for a loss of 3 yards.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Running on Empty With the Playbook?</b> At the end of the fourth quarter, I didn't understand the play design to have four Browns receivers in the same spot. <br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>This pass play on 2nd-and-13 from the 42 yard line was almost just as puzzling to me. Cleveland is going to run both outside receivers up the field, and then have them turn straight around. If the receivers cut in or out, it'd give QB <b>Josh McCown</b> somewhere to throw the ball to. By turning straight around on intermediate routes, the defensive back just stays glued to them. The other three routes are very basic short routes.<br> <figure class="e-image">
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<br>Everything is well covered here -- where would you have gone if you were McCown? He takes the sack, and at that point, we pretty much know Cleveland will have to punt. The Browns have to punt, and after completing a third-down pass to TE <b><span>Owen Daniels</span></b>, Denver is able to run the ball the rest of the way into field goal range to kick the game-winning 34-yard attempt.<br> <br> </li>
<li> <b>Special Teams Notes: </b>The Browns had 7 special teams tackles with 2 each from S <b>Don Jones</b> and S <b><span>Ibraheim Campbell</span></b>, and 1 each from S <b>Jordan Poyer</b>, CB <b><span>Johnson Bademosi</span></b>, and CB <b>Justin Gilbert</b>. The Browns had 4 assists, with 2 from FB Malcolm Johnson and 1 each from RB Shaun Draughn and CB Johnson Bademosi. P <b>Andy Lee</b> averaged 46.0 yards per attempt on 7 punts, with a net average of 40.6 yards. K <b><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Travis Coons</span></span></b> was 1-of-1 on field goals, hitting from 26 yards.<br> <br> </li>
<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/2015/10/19/9565441/browns-week-6-offensive-snap-counts-vs-broncos">link</a>) and defense (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/19/9565447/browns-week-6-defensive-snap-counts-vs-broncos">link</a>).<br><br> </li>
<li> <b>Brownies:</b> The Browns converted 6-of-15 (40%) 3rd down attempts, while the Broncos converted 4-of-18 (22%) 3rd down attempts. ... Denver out-gained the Browns in yardage 442 to 298. ... Denver had 8 penalties for 81 yards, while Cleveland had 6 penalties for 30 yards. ... The Broncos had the ball for 36:44 compared to the Browns having it for 33:20. ... Cleveland's defense held the Broncos to 3 field goals in 3 trips to the red zone. ... K <b>Travis Coons</b> again struggled on his kickoff depth. ... On the Browns' final drive of regulation, before QB <b>Josh McCown's</b> interception, the officials seemed to miss a hands to the face penalty to WR <b>Brian Hartline</b>. ... The Broncos muffed two plays on special teams but got back on both of them.<br> </li>
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<p align="left">Up next, the Browns take on the <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> on the road</span></span></span></span></span>. </span></span>Keep it tuned to Dawgs By Nature for our coverage leading up to the game!</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/21/9570251/cleveland-browns-week-6-film-review-26-23-loss-to-broncosChris Pokorny2015-10-19T08:35:33-04:002015-10-19T08:35:33-04:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Broncos-Browns (Defense)
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<p>Looking at the defensive snap counts in the Browns' 26-23 overtime loss to the Broncos.</p> <p>Below, we analyze the snap counts on defense for the <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Browns</span></span></span>' Week 6 game against the <span class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</span>.</p>
<h3>Defensive Line</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
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<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">DL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Desmond Bryant</span></span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">58</td>
<td class="xl69">69%</td>
<td>4 tackles, 1 assist (5 combined).<br>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">DL</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span>Randy Starks</span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span>
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<td class="xl65">44</td>
<td class="xl69">52%</td>
<td>2 tackles, 2 assists (4 combined). 1 tackle for loss.<br>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">DL</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span> <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">John Hughes</span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">34</td>
<td class="xl69">40%</td>
<td>2 tackles (2 combined).<br>
</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">DL</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>Danny Shelto</span><span class="sbn-auto-link">n</span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">25</td>
<td class="xl69">30%</td>
<td>1 assist (1 combined).<br>
</td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">DL</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">Jamie Meder</span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">17</td>
<td class="xl69">20%</td>
<td>1 tackle (1 combined). 1 quarterback hit.<br>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">DL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Xavier Cooper</span></span></span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">17</td>
<td class="xl69">20%</td>
<td>1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). 1 tackle for loss.<br>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p>The Browns seemed to stick with using four defenders and spreading their defense most of the game, which created some opportunities for Denver's running game to find some holes up front but minimized most of the big runs and taking advantage of <b>Peyton Manning's</b> inaccuracy on second or third downs. <b>Desmond Bryant's</b> snap count returned to normal, as I expected, but we saw a pretty light dose of <b>Danny Shelton</b> this week.</p>
<h3>Outside Linebacker</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
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<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OLB</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Paul Kruger</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">67</td>
<td class="xl69">80%</td>
<td>2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). 1 quarterback hit.<br>
</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OLB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">Armonty Bryant</span></span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">42</td>
<td class="xl69">50%</td>
<td>No stats registered.</td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OLB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span></span>Nate Orchard</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">26</td>
<td class="xl69">31%</td>
<td>2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined).<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OLB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Barkevious Mingo</span></span></span><br><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">20</td>
<td class="xl69">24%</td>
<td>1 assist (1 combined). 1 interception, 1 pass defended.<br>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><b>Paul Kruger</b> was back to his normal snap count total, but for a guy who has been hit and sacked a ton this year, the Browns' pass rush rarely made <b>Peyton Manning</b> flinch. <b>Armonty Bryant</b> didn't post a stat despite playing half the game. <b>Barkevious Mingo</b> had limited snaps but came up with a big interception in overtime that should have led to a game-winning field goal.</p>
<h3>Inside Linebacker</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">ILB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Karlos Dansby</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">82</td>
<td class="xl69">98%</td>
<td>5 tackles, 2 assists (7 combined). 2 interceptions, 2 passes defended, 1 return touchdown.<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">ILB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>Christian Kirksey</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">69</td>
<td class="xl69">82%</td>
<td>6 tackles, 3 assists (9 combined).<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">ILB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">Tank Carder</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">15</td>
<td class="xl69">18%</td>
<td>1 tackle (1 combined).</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>This was <b>Karlos Dansby's</b> finest game as a Brown, making two athletic interceptions, with the second being a go-ahead touchdown return that had the stadium rocking. Dansby was beat once in coverage, and it came via <b>Owen Daniels</b> on a key third down overtime conversion. <b>Christian Kirksey</b> and <b>Tank Carder</b> had nice coverage on Denver's running backs during the game.</p>
<h3>Safety</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">S</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Donte Whitner</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">84</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td>4 tackles, 2 assists (6 combined).<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">S</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Jordan Poyer</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">84</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td>2 tackles (2 combined).<br>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><b>Jordan Poyer</b> took the wrong angle on <b>Emmanuel Sanders</b>' long catch-and-run touchdown. We'll see how much longer it is before <b>Tashaun Gipson</b> gets back in the mix, but it seems odd that <b>Ibraheim Campbell</b> can't work his way into the rotation here.</p>
<h3>Cornerback</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">CB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Tramon Williams</span></span></span></span><br>
</td>
<td class="xl65">84</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td>5 tackles, 1 assist (6 combined). 1 pass defended.<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">CB</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Pierre Desir</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">84</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td>10 tackles, 2 assists (12 combined). 1 pass defended.<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">CB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">K'Waun Williams</span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">70</td>
<td class="xl69">83%</td>
<td>2 tackles (2 combined).<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">CB</td>
<td>Johnson Bademosi</td>
<td class="xl65">2</td>
<td class="xl69">2%</td>
<td>No stats registered.<br>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>I hate to pick on <b>Pierre Desir</b>, but one of the reasons he had so many tackles is because the Broncos' receivers kept hitting him with the deep comeback route. In overtime, I would've liked to have seen Desir be more aggressive on the edge in trying to stop a Broncos run play. He let the running back come to him, but in that case, we need to sell out as Denver was on the verge of field goal range. <b>Tramon Williams</b> was beat on the Broncos' 75-yard touchdown pass, but I can't fault Williams too much -- it was a picture-perfect pass in tight coverage.</p>
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<h3>Amount of Defensive Plays, By the Week</h3>
<ul>
<li> <b>Week 1:</b> 61 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 2:</b> 80 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 3:</b> 71 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 4:</b> 65 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 5:</b> 70 plays*</li>
<li> <b>Week 6:</b> 84 plays*</li>
</ul>
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https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/19/9565447/browns-week-6-defensive-snap-counts-vs-broncosChris Pokorny2015-10-19T08:18:35-04:002015-10-19T08:18:35-04:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Broncos-Browns (Offense)
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<p>Looking at the offensive snap counts in the Browns' 26-23 overtime loss to the Broncos.</p> <p>Below, we analyze the snap counts on offense for the <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Browns</span></span></span>' Week 6 game against the <span class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</span>.</p>
<h3>Quarterback</h3>
<table class="dbn" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td class="xl64" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">QB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Josh McCown</span></span></span><br>
</td>
<td class="xl63">79<br>
</td>
<td class="xl67">100%</td>
<td>20-of-39 (51.3%) for 213 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs. 3 carries, 12 yards.<br>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><b>Josh McCown</b> is at a point in his career where he's already far exceeded expectations, so even when he has a game in which he had three costly turnovers (two of which were squarely on him) and took a few untimely sacks, I don't find myself calling for <b>Johnny Manziel</b> quite yet. The past few weeks, the Browns have been playing from behind by two possessions at or near the start of the fourth quarter, with McCown coming to life a little more in the second half. Cleveland needs to find a little bit different of a wrinkle to get McCown in rhythm right from the get-go.</p>
<h3>Running Back</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">RB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Duke Johnson</span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">33</td>
<td class="xl69">42%</td>
<td>9 carries, 38 yards, 4.2 avg. 3 catches, 18 yards (4 targets).</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">RB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Malcolm Johnson</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br>
</td>
<td class="xl65">29</td>
<td class="xl69">37%</td>
<td>1 catch, 0 yards (1 target).<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">RB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span>Isaiah Crowell</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br>
</td>
<td class="xl65">28</td>
<td class="xl69">35%</td>
<td>11 carries, 32 yards, 2.9 avg. 2 catches, 9 yards (2 targets).<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">FB</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span>Robert Turbin</span></span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">18</td>
<td class="xl69">23%</td>
<td>10 carries, 27 yards, 2.7 avg. 0 catches (1 target).<br>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Duke Johnson</b> was being tested for a concussion right around the time the Browns could have had a touchdown-winning drive at the end of regulation. He was cleared to return, but it was too late, which makes me wonder if the Browns' playcalling in the red zone might have been different had he been available. <b>Malcolm Johnson</b> presumably saw more playing time due to the early injury to <b>Rob Housler</b>. I'm not a fan of dividing the workload evenly between three running backs, unless the third guy has a niche. <b>Robert Turbin</b> seemed to power through for that extra yard or two with contact, but I'll be haunted by the bobble he had on the pitch play in overtime.</p>
<h3>Wide Receiver</h3>
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<colgroup> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1060; width: 22pt;" width="29"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4498; width: 92pt;" width="123"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1426; width: 29pt;" width="39"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 1170; width: 24pt;" width="32"> <col style="mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 14555; width: 299pt;" width="398"> </colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td class="xl66" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 22pt;" height="20" width="29">Pos</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 24pt;" width="32">%</td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">Stats</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">WR</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">Andrew Hawkins</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">58</td>
<td class="xl69">73%</td>
<td>1 catch, 25 yards (4 targets).</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">
<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">WR</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Travis Benjamin</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</td>
<td class="xl65">56</td>
<td class="xl69">71%</td>
<td>9 catches, 117 yards (13 targets).</td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">WR</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span> <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Brian Hartline</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">40</td>
<td class="xl69">51%</td>
<td>0 catches (3 targets).<br>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">WR</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link">Taylor Gabriel</span></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">24</td>
<td class="xl69">30%</td>
<td>1 catch, 5 yards (2 targets).</td>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph">The Browns have done a good job distributing the ball to a bunch of wide receivers this year, but against Denver, all of the action was aimed toward <b>Travis Benjamin</b> and <b>Gary Barnidge</b>. Benjamin found most of his success on the quick slant, but did catch a bomb after a Broncos player was offsides. With how much the wide receiver bubble screen game has been part of our offense, I'm surprised it wasn't run more. Cleveland ran it twice -- once with <b>Taylor Gabriel</b> for 5 yards, and once with Benjamin for about no gain.</p>
<h3>Tight End</h3>
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<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
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<span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Gary Barnidge</span></span></span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">62</td>
<td class="xl69">78%</td>
<td>3 catches, 39 yards, 2 TDs (9 targets).<br>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">TE</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"></span></span><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Jim Dray</span></span></span>
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<td class="xl65">44</td>
<td class="xl69">56%</td>
<td>No stats registered.<br>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">TE</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Rob Housler</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">3</td>
<td class="xl69">4%</td>
<td>No stats registered.</td>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Josh McCown</b> couldn't connect with <b>Gary Barnidge</b> as often as he's been, but Barnidge still had both touchdown receptions. My biggest complaint on offense this week was the utilization of <b>Jim Dray</b> on plays where he was the only tight end on the field. Cleveland tipped their hand that it was going to be a run play, and presumably could have set up a situation in which Dray actually leaked out on a playaction pass to be open. That never materialized.</p>
<h3>Offensive Line</h3>
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<td class="xl66" style="width: 92pt;" width="123">Player</td>
<td class="xl67" style="width: 29pt;" width="39">Plays</td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Joe Thomas</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">79</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Joel Bitonio</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">79</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td></td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Alex Mack</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">79</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td></td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Mitchell Schwartz</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">79</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td></td>
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<td style="height: 15.0pt;" height="20">OL</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">John Greco</span></span></span></td>
<td class="xl65">79</td>
<td class="xl69">100%</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph">The offensive line surrendered four sacks and eight quarterback hits against what many consider to be the best defense in the NFL. The amount of sacks this team gives up with <b>Josh McCown</b> under center seems to be the norm now. There were about two plays where I felt McCown really had no chance, but the sack numbers are not indicative of him "running for his life" the whole game.</p>
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<h3>Amount of Offensive Plays, By the Week</h3>
<ul>
<li> <b>Week 1:</b> 71 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 2:</b> 49 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 3:</b> 75 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 4:</b> 71 plays</li>
<li> <b>Week 5:</b> 88 plays*</li>
<li> <b>Week 6:</b> 79 plays*</li>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph">We'll have coverage on the defensive snap counts later on.</p>
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https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/19/9565441/browns-week-6-offensive-snap-counts-vs-broncosChris Pokorny2015-10-18T16:58:47-04:002015-10-18T16:58:47-04:00Instant Recap: Browns Fall in OT to Broncos
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> put up a great fight against the undefeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>, but blew way too many opportunities to put the game away as they lost 26-23 in overtime.</p>
<p>Cleveland's offense was shut out in the first half as QB <b><span>Josh McCown</span></b> threw a pick six to CB <b><span>Aqib Talib</span></b>, giving the Broncos a 10-0 lead heading into the third quarter. The offense finally found their footing on the first drive of the second half, with McCown hitting TE <b><span>Gary Barnidge</span></b> for an 11-yard touchdown pass to make it a 10-7 game. The Broncos tacked on a field goal at the end of the third quarter to make it 13-7, and then another one at the beginning of the fourth quarter to make it 16-7.</p>
<p>With under ten minutes to play, the pace of the game changed completely. McCown hit Barnidge for a 14-yard touchdown pass with 9:20 to play in the game, making it a 16-14 game. A minute later, ILB <b><span>Karlos Dansby</span></b> picked off QB <b><span>Peyton Manning</span></b> and walked the tightrope on the sideline for a 35-yard return touchdown.</p>
<p>In a decision that loomed large on the outcome of the game, with the touchdown putting Cleveland up 20-16, the Browns decided to go for a two-point conversion. In some cases, you want the six-point lead to prevent two field goals, but there were only 8 minutes left in the game. The extra point would've given the Browns a 5-point lead, and if Denver scored a touchdown (and failed on <i>their</i> two-point attempt), a field goal could've won it for Cleveland. The Browns missed the two-point try, and sure enough, on Denver's next offensive possession, Manning hit WR <b><span>Emmanuel Sanders</span></b> on a 75-yard catch-and-run to give Denver a 23-20 lead.</p>
<p>The Browns had the ball in the red zone with under two minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but couldn't punch it in the end zone. They settled for a 26-yard field goal to tie the game at 23-23 with 1:32 to play. Denver then went three-and-out, and the Browns had a short field to work with and three timeouts in their back pocket. Facing pressure on a 2nd-and-10 and 46 yards away from the end zone, McCown inexplicably heaved the ball past the first down marker on the left sideline, and the pass was intercepted by Denver. The game eventually went to overtime.</p>
<p>On the Broncos' first drive of overtime, Manning was intercepted on third down by OLB <b><span>Barkevious Mingo</span></b>. The Browns had the ball 39 yards away from the end zone -- from that point, it would've been a 56-yard field goal attempt for K <b><span>Travis Coons</span></b>. On first down, the Browns pitched the ball to RB <b><span>Robert Turbin</span></b>, who bobbled the ball in the backfield. That killed the play, and Turbin was dropped for a loss of 3 yards. McCown was then sacked on back-to-back plays, and Cleveland had to punt.</p>
<p>Return-man <b><span>Jordan Norwood</span></b> muffed the punt inside his 15 yard line, but fell back on top of the ball. The Broncos then wore out the Browns via their ground game and got in range for a game-winning field goal attempt by K <b><span>Brandon McManus</span></b>, which he connected on from 34 yards. The Browns fell to 2-4, and the Broncos are now 6-0.</p>
<h4>Quick Hitter Stats</h4>
<ul>
<li>QB <b>Josh McCown:</b> 20-of-39 (51.3%), 213 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, 1 fumble.</li>
<li>WR <b><span>Travis Benjamin</span>:</b> 9 catches, 117 yards.</li>
<li>TE <b>Gary Barnidge:</b> 3 catches, 39 yards, 2 TDs.</li>
<li>ILB <b>Karlos Dansby:</b> 7 tackles, 2 INTs (1 pick six).</li>
<li>QB <b>Peyton Manning:</b> 26-of-48 (54.2%), 290 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT.</li>
</ul>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/18/9564649/broncos-browns-final-score-cleveland-falls-to-denver-in-ot-26-23Chris Pokorny2015-10-18T16:19:47-04:002015-10-18T16:19:47-04:00Broncos vs. Browns - Overtime Game Thread
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<p>The Browns and Broncos are headed to overtime, tied 23-23. Can Cleveland win in extra time for the second straight week?</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph3" align="center"><a data-ref-index="5" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><img src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/55/large_milehighreport.com.full.126588.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a data-ref-index="6" 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 class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph4" align="center"><b>Game:</b> <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><a data-ref-index="7" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> vs. <a data-ref-index="8" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a></span></span><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. ET<br><b>Television:</b> CBS (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/18/9564505/denver-broncos-vs-cleveland-browns-overtime-game-threadChris Pokorny2015-10-18T15:15:19-04:002015-10-18T15:15:19-04:00Broncos vs. Browns - 4th Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Broncos vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Cleveland fans!</p> <p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph0">The Browns got the ball to begin the second half and came out guns blazing, driving right down the field and capping the drive off with an 11-yard touchdown pass to TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> on third down, trimming the Broncos' lead to 10-7.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">The Browns' defense forced another stop, and Cleveland had decent field position after a personal foul on the Broncos' special teams coverage units. The offense couldn't capitalize, going three-and-out and having to punt.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">The defense forced a three-and-out, and after a nice punt return by WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b>, Cleveland began their next drive from near mid-field. Unfortunately, a free blitzer came from the side opposite from where QB <b>Josh McCown</b> was looking, resulting in a fumble and a short field for Denver. The defense held the Broncos to another field goal attempt, as K <b>Brandon McManus</b> connected from 25 yards out, giving Denver a 13-7 lead. Cleveland went three-and-out again on offense, as McCown took another third down hit. Denver has the ball as we head to the final quarter of play. Can the Browns rally?</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1" align="center"><a data-ref-index="9" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><img src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/55/large_milehighreport.com.full.126588.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a data-ref-index="9" 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 class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2" align="center"><b>Game:</b> <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a></span></span><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. ET<br><b>Television:</b> CBS (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/18/9561927/denver-broncos-vs-cleveland-browns-4th-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2015-10-18T14:22:03-04:002015-10-18T14:22:03-04:00Broncos vs. Browns - 3rd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Broncos vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Cleveland fans!</p> <p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph0">With the Browns having good field position in the second quarter, QB <b>Josh McCown</b> threw a quick sideline pass for WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b>, which CB <b>Aqib Talib</b> jumped for an easy 63-yard pick six, giving the Broncos a 10-0 lead. The Browns moved the ball near midfield again on their next drive, but a third-down sack led to a punt. Denver went three-and-out, giving the ball right back to Cleveland. The offense could get nothing going and punted right back to the Broncos. Rinse-and-repeat, as the teams traded punts once more after that.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">The Broncos got their biggest play of the game near the two-minute warning with a 26-yard run by RB <b>Ronnie Hillman</b>. K <b>Brandon McManus</b> missed from 51 yards out before the end of the half, keeping it a 10-0 game. The Browns will get the ball first in the third quarter.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1" align="center"><a data-ref-index="9" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><img src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/55/large_milehighreport.com.full.126588.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a data-ref-index="9" 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 class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2" align="center"><b>Game:</b> <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a></span></span><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. ET<br><b>Television:</b> CBS (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/18/9561925/denver-broncos-vs-cleveland-browns-3rd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2015-10-18T13:33:46-04:002015-10-18T13:33:46-04:00Broncos vs. Browns - 2nd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Broncos vs. Browns game each quarter with a bunch of other Cleveland fans!</p> <p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph0">The Broncos got the ball first and QB <b>Peyton Manning</b> was picked off by ILB <b>Karlos Dansby</b> after he dropped back into zone coverage. The Browns passed on a chance to kick a 50-yard field goal, but on 4th-and-5, QB <b>Josh McCown's</b> pass over the middle to TE <b>Gary Barnidge</b> fell incomplete. The Broncos then passed a 56-yard field goal try on their next drive. On 4th-and-4, they converted and move the chains. After getting to the red zone, the Broncos had to settle for a field goal try, which K <b>Brandon McManus</b> connected on from 29 yards to give Denver a 3-0 lead. The Browns have the ball near midfield as we head to the second quarter.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1" align="center"><a data-ref-index="9" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/"><img src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/55/large_milehighreport.com.full.126588.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a data-ref-index="9" 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 class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2" align="center"><b>Game:</b> <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a></span></span><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. ET<br><b>Television:</b> CBS (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/10/18/9561923/denver-broncos-vs-cleveland-browns-2nd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny