After the abortion that took place vs. Pittsburgh during the opening week, who the hell saw this coming? After a thrilling overtime win against Seattle yesterday the Browns are now 5-3 and the more than a few fans are already thinking the p-word without fear that their friends will think they are mentally ill. That word being "playoffs" of course.
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Yesterday's game seemed to have the feeling amongst the home crowd that they
believed this franchise has finally turned the corner. Nobody left the game early. Everyone in attendance believed they were
going to win. It's a feeling that hasn't existed around the lakefront in over a decade and has been long overdue.
By now we've all read plenty of pub on Derek Anderson and his amazing turnaround (
along with his horseballs) this season. However, another major player in the resurgence of the offense is the addition of the sledgehammer also known as Jamal Lewis. Forgive me for not knowing what J-Lew's genitals are nicknamed.
Four touchdowns later, the few fans who chose to watch this game over "Super Bowl 41 1/2" saw first hand just what this guy brings to the offense. He is the first runningback this team has had in the new era that defenses actually have to respect and it has paid off with both Lewis' production as well as the opportunities he helps create in the passing game.
You think the mention of playoffs is a bit premature? Take a look at the remaining schedule. This week the Brownies have a rematch on the road against the Steelers and follow that with another road trip to Baltimore. Beyond that game the rest of the schedule is loaded with non-playoff bound opponents.
At home: Texans, Bills and 49ers.On road: Steelers, Ravens, Cardinals, Jets, and Bungals.Realistically the Browns should win no less than eight games, but could very easily win a few more. Ten is the likely number to make the playoffs and it is suddenly a lil more realistic than some would initially realize. Obviously, the remaining schedule is a bit heavy with road games. However, beyond the Steelers game (who will be on a short week) they are all games the Browns should be very confident in winning with or without a defense.
Regardless, it just feels good to mention that "p-word" without people thinking you are either drunk or in need of therapy.
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