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Friday, September 7, 2007
3:44:00 PM EDT
Feeling Anxious
All bets are off. If the Browns want to make a point that they are better than people say, this is the time to do it. This is the biggest rivalry in the NFL. Over the last few years, the Steelers have conquered the Browns, losing only once at Browns Stadium since 1999. If the Browns want to win this, this is what they'll have to do. These are my Keys to Victory.
1. Red Zone Scoring: If it's one thing that the Browns struggled with in the preseason is scoring in the red zone. It seemed like every time they got inside the 20, things would fall apart. They can't afford to be like that in this game. They have to take advantage of every scoring opportunity if they want to win.
2. Defense is the key: Of course, they won't be able to win if they don't get stops. The Browns' D was pretty good in the preseason, especially in the Kansas City game. This weekend, the Browns will have to deal with Willie Parker, who can be really tough to stop once he gets going. The Browns have to keep him at bay early and not let him get warmed up. Usually when Cleveland lets a running back tear them up early on, they have trouble stopping him for the rest of the game.
3. Score Early: It always good to get momentum early in a game. One thing that hurt the Browns last year was first quarter scoring (or lack there of). They will be playing at home with some of the best fans in football. If Cleveland can score early and often, they can get the crowd into the game and help rattle the Steelers and Mike Tomlin in his first game.
My prediction: If the Browns do win this, it's gonna be close. Don't expect any blowout for Cleveland this weekend. However, they could shock a lot of people. Browns 23-20
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3:44:00 PM EDT
Feeling Anxious
Week 1 Preview: Browns vs. Steelers
1. Red Zone Scoring: If it's one thing that the Browns struggled with in the preseason is scoring in the red zone. It seemed like every time they got inside the 20, things would fall apart. They can't afford to be like that in this game. They have to take advantage of every scoring opportunity if they want to win.
2. Defense is the key: Of course, they won't be able to win if they don't get stops. The Browns' D was pretty good in the preseason, especially in the Kansas City game. This weekend, the Browns will have to deal with Willie Parker, who can be really tough to stop once he gets going. The Browns have to keep him at bay early and not let him get warmed up. Usually when Cleveland lets a running back tear them up early on, they have trouble stopping him for the rest of the game.
3. Score Early: It always good to get momentum early in a game. One thing that hurt the Browns last year was first quarter scoring (or lack there of). They will be playing at home with some of the best fans in football. If Cleveland can score early and often, they can get the crowd into the game and help rattle the Steelers and Mike Tomlin in his first game.
My prediction: If the Browns do win this, it's gonna be close. Don't expect any blowout for Cleveland this weekend. However, they could shock a lot of people. Browns 23-20
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