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Izulde · 09-17-2009, 08:32 PM

Week 16 Pre-Game Notes
-So after a lot of thought, I've decided to go with RG Ken Moyer as the starter and just put Thomas Rayam on the Inactive List in hopes he can recover in time for the postseason.

-Speaking of which, our biggest game of the season is coming. The Cleveland Browns game would normally be huge because of our archrivalry, but it's even bigger this time because we're both 9-5 and whoever wins this game clinches a playoff spot and the likely #1 wild card. QB Bernie Kosar is Probable with a Hyperextended Knee, so my guess is we'll see him. If not, it'll be the 0-2 backup QB Mike Tomczak. Be a stupid move on the Browns' part to roll with Tomczak in my opinion with how crucial this game is, but we'll see. The game's in the Dawg Pound and Cleveland's favored by 1. We damn near beat them in Cincinnati with a fully healthy Kosar, but the hostile environment has me thinking the Browns win the playoff spot here.

Mauled In The Pound: Browns Roll Bengals 27-0

Browns QB Bernie Kosar's return to the lineup gave Cleveland a colossal boost.

The rabid fans of the Dawg Pound made for an excellent 12th man and the Cleveland Browns made big plays on both sides of the ball, shutting out the hated Cincinnati Bengals 27-0 in the season's most important game.

It all started on the first drive when Browns QB Bernie Kosar, coming off a two-game layoff from a hyperextended knee, threw a 34 yard pass to TE Mark Bavaro and RB Leroy Hoard followed it up with a 28 yard touchdown run to give Cleveland the only points they'd need on the day.

From there, the dominance continued, as Cleveland's D forced the Bengals to a 3 and out and scored on the ensuing drive to make it 14-0. In fact, the Browns offense was so dominant, they scored on 5 of their first 6 possessions, with 3 TDs and 2 FGs.

Cincinnati tried to slow the pace of the game down by turning to RB Ostell Miles (20 carries, 88 yards) and using high accuracy passes from QB David Klingler. Unfortunately, the gameplan failed spectacularly, as Klingler's 17 of 19 for 126 yards was undone by an interception and a lost fumble, and by the time QB Erik Wilhelm took the field and showed a stronger arm (4 of 5, 57 yards), it was too little, too late.

The Bengals defense didn't perform badly as a whole; they just simply gave up too many big plays at the wrong time. S David Fulcher was again the top man with 8 tackles, 2 assists and a pass defense.

Other AFC North Scores
Pittsburgh 16 Tennessee 17
Baltimore 13 Dallas 55

The Steelers and Browns are now tied atop the AFC North at 10-5.

Clinched Divisions
AFC South - Tennessee Titans
AFC East - Buffalo Bills
AFC West - Oakland Raiders
NFC East - Chicago Bears
NFC South - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC East - Dallas Cowboys
NFC West - San Francisco 49ers

AFC Playoff Race
Cleveland Browns and/or Pittsburgh Steelers - Clinched #1 wildcard
Cincinnati Bengals - 9-6
Miami Dolphins - 9-6
New York Jets - 8-7
Denver Broncos - 8-7
San Diego Chargers - 8-7

NFC Playoff Race
Minnesota Vikings - 9-6
Atlanta Falcons - 9-6
Washington Redskins - 8-7
Seattle Seahawks - 8-7

Injury Update
TE Craig Thompson - 100%

09-17-2009, 08:32 PM	#37
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Week 16 Pre-Game Notes -So after a lot of thought, I've decided to go with RG Ken Moyer as the starter and just put Thomas Rayam on the Inactive List in hopes he can recover in time for the postseason. -Speaking of which, our biggest game of the season is coming. The Cleveland Browns game would normally be huge because of our archrivalry, but it's even bigger this time because we're both 9-5 and whoever wins this game clinches a playoff spot and the likely #1 wild card. QB Bernie Kosar is Probable with a Hyperextended Knee, so my guess is we'll see him. If not, it'll be the 0-2 backup QB Mike Tomczak. Be a stupid move on the Browns' part to roll with Tomczak in my opinion with how crucial this game is, but we'll see. The game's in the Dawg Pound and Cleveland's favored by 1. We damn near beat them in Cincinnati with a fully healthy Kosar, but the hostile environment has me thinking the Browns win the playoff spot here. Mauled In The Pound: Browns Roll Bengals 27-0 Browns QB Bernie Kosar's return to the lineup gave Cleveland a colossal boost. The rabid fans of the Dawg Pound made for an excellent 12th man and the Cleveland Browns made big plays on both sides of the ball, shutting out the hated Cincinnati Bengals 27-0 in the season's most important game. It all started on the first drive when Browns QB Bernie Kosar, coming off a two-game layoff from a hyperextended knee, threw a 34 yard pass to TE Mark Bavaro and RB Leroy Hoard followed it up with a 28 yard touchdown run to give Cleveland the only points they'd need on the day. From there, the dominance continued, as Cleveland's D forced the Bengals to a 3 and out and scored on the ensuing drive to make it 14-0. In fact, the Browns offense was so dominant, they scored on 5 of their first 6 possessions, with 3 TDs and 2 FGs. Cincinnati tried to slow the pace of the game down by turning to RB Ostell Miles (20 carries, 88 yards) and using high accuracy passes from QB David Klingler. Unfortunately, the gameplan failed spectacularly, as Klingler's 17 of 19 for 126 yards was undone by an interception and a lost fumble, and by the time QB Erik Wilhelm took the field and showed a stronger arm (4 of 5, 57 yards), it was too little, too late. The Bengals defense didn't perform badly as a whole; they just simply gave up too many big plays at the wrong time. S David Fulcher was again the top man with 8 tackles, 2 assists and a pass defense. Other AFC North Scores Pittsburgh 16 Tennessee 17 Baltimore 13 Dallas 55 The Steelers and Browns are now tied atop the AFC North at 10-5. Clinched Divisions AFC South - Tennessee Titans AFC East - Buffalo Bills AFC West - Oakland Raiders NFC East - Chicago Bears NFC South - Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC East - Dallas Cowboys NFC West - San Francisco 49ers AFC Playoff Race Cleveland Browns and/or Pittsburgh Steelers - Clinched #1 wildcard Cincinnati Bengals - 9-6 Miami Dolphins - 9-6 New York Jets - 8-7 Denver Broncos - 8-7 San Diego Chargers - 8-7 NFC Playoff Race Minnesota Vikings - 9-6 Atlanta Falcons - 9-6 Washington Redskins - 8-7 Seattle Seahawks - 8-7 Injury Update TE Craig Thompson - 100% __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)