bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Sep 14, 2012 12:51am
The Browns (0-1) travel to Cincinnati to play the Bengals (0-1).
Who wins?
Who wins?
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Sep 14, 2012 1:25am
I voted Bengals but who knows. I'll say Weeden bounces back with a 2-TD performance, but Bengals win 26-20.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Sep 14, 2012 7:44am
As a Browns fan, I would love to see Weeden bounce back, but he showed zero ability to play QB at this level. I'll take the Bengals 24-9. Green could have a field day w/ Haden out.friendfromlowry;1270502 wrote:I voted Bengals but who knows. I'll say Weeden bounces back with a 2-TD performance, but Bengals win 26-20.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Sep 14, 2012 8:02am
bigdaddy2003;1270496 wrote:
Who wins?
Trick question? Bungals cover the spread.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 14, 2012 8:06am
Wouldn't surprise me, at all, if the Browns won this. Weeden won't look nearly as bad against a "so so" Bengals pass defense. I'm more concerned about BJGE than I am about Green & Dalton.se-alum;1270539 wrote:As a Browns fan, I would love to see Weeden bounce back, but he showed zero ability to play QB at this level. I'll take the Bengals 24-9. Green could have a field day w/ Haden out.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Sep 14, 2012 8:28am
I half paid attention to the Bengals/Ravens game. It seemed like the Bengals passed way more than they stuck with their rushing attack. If they do this against the Browns, imo the Browns could have a chance to win. Their pass rush isn't bad, especially when there is no run to worry about. If the Browns played any other QB last week (other than RGIII), they would have have had a lot more sacks with that pass rush.BR1986FB;1270556 wrote:Wouldn't surprise me, at all, if the Browns won this. Weeden won't look nearly as bad against a "so so" Bengals pass defense. I'm more concerned about BJGE than I am about Green & Dalton.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Sep 14, 2012 8:43am
After watching the Cin/Bal game i think the Browns can win this one.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 14, 2012 8:44am
Browns win 6-4
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 14, 2012 8:49am
I think Lewis & Gruden will watch the tape and see that the Browns run D is porous. Granted, BJGE is no Shady McCoy but you don't really need to be a Shady to gash this run D. Until the Browns prove they can consistently stop a rushing attack, it will be susprect. If the Bengals let Dalton manage the game and not get "pass happy", they likely win.like_that;1270569 wrote:I half paid attention to the Bengals/Ravens game. It seemed like the Bengals passed way more than they stuck with their rushing attack. If they do this against the Browns, imo the Browns could have a chance to win. Their pass rush isn't bad, especially when there is no run to worry about. If the Browns played any other QB last week (other than RGIII), they would have have had a lot more sacks with that pass rush.
As far as more sacks go? Not so sure. Vick, like Roethlisberger, tends to hold the ball way too long and take unnecessary shots.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Sep 14, 2012 9:50am
I could get on board with Weeden not looking as bad, if it was just good coverage that had him trying to complete tough throws, but it wasn't. His decision making was as bad as I've seen for an "NFL" QB. He wasn't seeing wide open receivers, that is a big problem.BR1986FB;1270556 wrote:Wouldn't surprise me, at all, if the Browns won this. Weeden won't look nearly as bad against a "so so" Bengals pass defense. I'm more concerned about BJGE than I am about Green & Dalton.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Sep 14, 2012 10:24am
LolTerry_Tate;1270580 wrote:Browns win 6-4
Bengals win...big
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Sep 14, 2012 11:18am
Browns by 10+
Defense shows up, offense improves.
Defense shows up, offense improves.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Sep 14, 2012 11:46am
With Haden out AJ Green scares me. What about Sheldon Brown? He was hurt last Sunday but I haven't found any reports about him for this week.
I have AJG in fantasy so all is not terrible, but as a Browns fan that matchup scares me.
I have AJG in fantasy so all is not terrible, but as a Browns fan that matchup scares me.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 14, 2012 11:53am
Brown should be ok.jmog;1270792 wrote:With Haden out AJ Green scares me. What about Sheldon Brown? He was hurt last Sunday but I haven't found any reports about him for this week.
I have AJG in fantasy so all is not terrible, but as a Browns fan that matchup scares me.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Sep 14, 2012 12:00pm
se-alum;1270539 wrote:As a Browns fan, I would love to see Weeden bounce back, but he showed zero ability to play QB at this level. I'll take the Bengals 24-9. Green could have a field day w/ Haden out.
I agree completely
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Sep 14, 2012 12:03pm
Browns win 30 27. Dawson with 10 24 yard field goals.
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hrspeedmerchant
Posts: 165
Sep 14, 2012 12:23pm
Close game, but the Browns pick up their first win of the season.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Sep 14, 2012 12:27pm
Love the optimism of my fellow Browns fans, even if it is unfounded.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 14, 2012 12:31pm
Why? Bengals looked like crap and the Browns hung tough with a team likely much better than them. Any semblance of an offense and the Browns could've won going away against Philly.se-alum;1270823 wrote:Love the optimism of my fellow Browns fans, even if it is unfounded.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Sep 14, 2012 12:35pm
Rotinaj;1270803 wrote:Browns win 30 27. Dawson with 10 24 yard field goals.
Sad that is a absolute possibility
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Sep 14, 2012 12:38pm
Exactly. The Browns showed none, I can't imagine they all of a sudden find it. Also, the defense was gashed by Philly, just got lucky that Vick wants to win the game on every play. Then, no Haden. Bengals home opener. I just don't see how the Browns pull it out.BR1986FB;1270825 wrote:Why? Bengals looked like crap and the Browns hung tough with a team likely much better than them. Any semblance of an offense and the Browns could've won going away against Philly.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 14, 2012 12:41pm
Not saying the Browns WILL win but in this game, anyone can take it. I expect the offense to look quite a bit better.se-alum;1270835 wrote:Exactly. The Browns showed none, I can't imagine they all of a sudden find it. Also, the defense was gashed by Philly, just got lucky that Vick wants to win the game on every play. Then, no Haden. Bengals home opener. I just don't see how the Browns pull it out.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Sep 14, 2012 12:45pm
No, sorry. Just because the offense sucks ass, doesn't mean we have to downplay the defense. Causing 5 turnovers and holding a team to 17 points on 88 plays is not luck, especially since Vick was pressured into most of those plays. Sorry. If the Browns D comes out as focused as they were last week, then the game will be competitive.se-alum;1270835 wrote:Exactly. The Browns showed none, I can't imagine they all of a sudden find it. Also, the defense was gashed by Philly, just got lucky that Vick wants to win the game on every play. Then, no Haden. Bengals home opener. I just don't see how the Browns pull it out.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Sep 14, 2012 12:50pm
Seriously though, this is a 50/50 game. Logic says the Bengals should win, but I have my doubts. Haden being out is probably the difference, because I don't think Weeden will be that inept again and the Browns will put up 17ish points. Green gets 100 and a score and the Bengals win 20-17 on a last minute field goal.
I'll also be one of the 12 people in the stands so look for me!!!
I'll also be one of the 12 people in the stands so look for me!!!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Sep 14, 2012 12:51pm
This I can agree with. If the Browns D shows up, I don't think this will be as one-sided as many think.Terry_Tate;1270850 wrote:Seriously though, this is a 50/50 game. Logic says the Bengals should win, but I have my doubts. Haden being out is probably the difference, because I don't think Weeden will be that inept again and the Browns will put up 17ish points. Green gets 100 and a score and the Bengals win 20-17 on a last minute field goal.
I'll also be one of the 12 people in the stands so look for me!!!