bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 7, 2010 10:45am
The Browns (5-7) travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills (2-10). Who wins?
Thunder70
Posts: 748
Dec 7, 2010 10:48am
I say Browns 17-10...
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 7, 2010 11:24am
Other than last week, the Bills have played every team tough. This won't be an easy game for the Browns. It should be pretty cold in Buffalo, and if it snows, it will come down to the better running game. Once again the win depends on whether or not FAILhome becomes turnover happy.
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Dec 7, 2010 11:38am
Has anyone noticed that the last like 3 or 4 times these teams have played each other, the game has been in Buffalo?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 7, 2010 11:44am
Y-Town Steelhound;591175 wrote:Has anyone noticed that the last like 3 or 4 times these teams have played each other, the game has been in Buffalo?
Yes. I think this is the 3rd year in a row at Buffalo.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 7, 2010 11:50am
My fantasy team could use a big game from Hillis in my 1st round playoff matchup so I'm thankful that Buffalo's run defense is straight dung.
Browns by 4.
Browns by 4.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 7, 2010 11:57am
The forecast is for snow and wind Sunday in Buffalo. This should play into the Browns favor.
17-7 Browns, big day for Hillis.
17-7 Browns, big day for Hillis.
Go4alOngbOmB
Posts: 673
Dec 7, 2010 11:59am
They played us at home 2 seasons back. I know, I was there, it was snowing like nuts there. Cleveland won like 9-6 or something crazy like that. It took forever to get home! LOL! It was a fun game to be at, mainly because my seats were under the awning in the upper deck, so the people 3 rows in front of us were covered in snow, and we were completely dry!
I don't see this as a pushover game at all, but the Bill shave one of the WORST run defenses in the NFL (if not the worst) so I see a LARGE dose of Hillis all game long. We will just have to limit their big play receiver Steve Johnson. (AKA lets hope Eric Wright is still hurt) The Bills are no pushover, especially at home...but if Hillis can get in a groove with his downhill style of running, and there is some snow on the ground, we might see a HUGE game out of him!
I don't see this as a pushover game at all, but the Bill shave one of the WORST run defenses in the NFL (if not the worst) so I see a LARGE dose of Hillis all game long. We will just have to limit their big play receiver Steve Johnson. (AKA lets hope Eric Wright is still hurt) The Bills are no pushover, especially at home...but if Hillis can get in a groove with his downhill style of running, and there is some snow on the ground, we might see a HUGE game out of him!
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Dec 7, 2010 12:00pm
The Browns could be in for a scare in this game. If they can get Hillis going on the ground and throw the ball every once in a while to mix it up, Cleveland should be fine. But Fred Jackson isn't a bad player for the Bills either...they will try to get him going on the ground, but if they can't the will try and throw screens with him and use him that way...should be 14-17 or 14-21 type game since it will probaby be freezing, maybe snowing in Buffalo. Cleveland wins with the game by forcing a couple TO's again.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 7, 2010 12:46pm
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HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Dec 7, 2010 12:51pm
Weather tends to be an equalizer. It looks like a close one again.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Dec 7, 2010 12:59pm
Going to be another tough game.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 7, 2010 2:24pm
Browns win 3-2.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Dec 7, 2010 2:36pm
Go4alOngbOmB;591197 wrote:They played us at home 2 seasons back. I know, I was there, it was snowing like nuts there. Cleveland won like 9-6 or something crazy like that. It took forever to get home! LOL! It was a fun game to be at, mainly because my seats were under the awning in the upper deck, so the people 3 rows in front of us were covered in snow, and we were completely dry!
I don't see this as a pushover game at all, but the Bill shave one of the WORST run defenses in the NFL (if not the worst) so I see a LARGE dose of Hillis all game long. We will just have to limit their big play receiver Steve Johnson. (AKA lets hope Eric Wright is still hurt) The Bills are no pushover, especially at home...but if Hillis can get in a groove with his downhill style of running, and there is some snow on the ground, we might see a HUGE game out of him!
That was 3 seasons ago. It was the game that appeared to get the Browns in the playoffs (until DA blew it in Cincy the following week). This is the third straight year that the Browns have played in Buffalo.
Buckeyechick
Posts: 97
Dec 7, 2010 2:49pm
Looks like another nail biter....but I think the Browns will come away with a win!
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Dec 7, 2010 4:22pm
It will be more important then ever that Delhomme doesn't make dumb passes that lead to interceptions. I believe that we'll be able to run at will against the Bills which will lead to scores or put us in position to pin them down deep all game. Games where the weather is going to be bad come down to field position an awful lot so that part of the game will be key. We also have the best bad weather kicker in the league which gives us an even bigger advantage.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 7, 2010 4:27pm
grodt;591475 wrote:It will be more important then ever that Delhomme doesn't make dumb passes that lead to interceptions. I believe that we'll be able to run at will against the Bills which will lead to scores or put us in position to pin them down deep all game. Games where the weather is going to be bad come down to field position an awful lot so that part of the game will be key. We also have the best bad weather kicker in the league which gives us an even bigger advantage.
I honestly wouldn't be upset if they ran nothing but draws on 3rd and longs...this is a game that I can see him killing us in the bad elements.
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Dec 7, 2010 4:53pm
snow + wind + hillis = browns win 17-3.
if its gonna be like i think it is, the wind will be blowing hard, a lot of snow because of the lake effect. we should be able to stack the box and stop their run. our offensive line has played solid in the run game. can't wait til sunday! when is the last time we could be semil excited towards the end of the season?
if its gonna be like i think it is, the wind will be blowing hard, a lot of snow because of the lake effect. we should be able to stack the box and stop their run. our offensive line has played solid in the run game. can't wait til sunday! when is the last time we could be semil excited towards the end of the season?
Sykotyk
Posts: 1,155
Dec 7, 2010 8:44pm
Go4alOngbOmB;591197 wrote:They played us at home 2 seasons back. I know, I was there, it was snowing like nuts there. Cleveland won like 9-6 or something crazy like that. It took forever to get home! LOL! It was a fun game to be at, mainly because my seats were under the awning in the upper deck, so the people 3 rows in front of us were covered in snow, and we were completely dry!
I don't see this as a pushover game at all, but the Bill shave one of the WORST run defenses in the NFL (if not the worst) so I see a LARGE dose of Hillis all game long. We will just have to limit their big play receiver Steve Johnson. (AKA lets hope Eric Wright is still hurt) The Bills are no pushover, especially at home...but if Hillis can get in a groove with his downhill style of running, and there is some snow on the ground, we might see a HUGE game out of him!
8-0. Two Dawson FGs and a safety on a botched punt attempt by Buffalo. The one Dawson FG as a long one that hit the stanchion bar.
I was up in the 500 level with very few. Small crowd that day. Great game.
For this game, this is a trap game. Buffalo will come out guns a blaze in a futile attempt. If we play smart, pound Hillis, and take advantage of Buffalo coming up in coverage to stop him, we win easily.
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Dec 7, 2010 9:01pm
I never assume the Browns will win or have an easy game. Ever.
Even when I was growing up and the Browns were a good team every year, it was foolish to presume a victory. Doing so was a sure way to have your heart ripped out, stomped on, put back in and ripped out again.
Even when I was growing up and the Browns were a good team every year, it was foolish to presume a victory. Doing so was a sure way to have your heart ripped out, stomped on, put back in and ripped out again.
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DA isn't having fun
Posts: 73
Dec 7, 2010 9:01pm
Are the weather conditions supposed to be that bad? I can't decide if I wanna start steve Johnson in fantasy
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Dec 7, 2010 9:32pm
DA isn't having fun;591766 wrote:Are the weather conditions supposed to be that bad? I can't decide if I wanna start steve Johnson in fantasy
dude its buffalo they are getting hammered by this lake effect snow. and i live in toledo, we are suppose to get slammed on sunday. part of the midwest and the entire east coast sunday.
Go4alOngbOmB
Posts: 673
Dec 8, 2010 3:00am
Al Bundy;591359 wrote:That was 3 seasons ago. It was the game that appeared to get the Browns in the playoffs (until DA blew it in Cincy the following week). This is the third straight year that the Browns have played in Buffalo.
I couldnt remember exactly how long ago it was....but yea. DA and the Cincy game...Jesus....who could forget that puddle of pee at the end of the 1st half....sheesh....
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Thinthickbigred
Posts: 4,148
Dec 8, 2010 4:43am
Cleveland will find a way to lose this one .....because it would be a huge step towards a 500 season ....
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Dec 8, 2010 4:55am
The Browns are the better team and should win going against the Buffalo run defense in bad weather. Turnovers and field position will be important. If they win this battle and continue to play sound defense, they should win by 2 scores.