Browns 27 Ravens 13

Here are my thoughts on Sunday's big win:

1. The Browns were prepared right from the start of the game and Romeo and his whole coaching staff deserve all the accolades for this win. He should be lauded for winning two division games which is something he was criticized for in the past. I believe if he guides this team to a 7 or 8 win season and keeps his job he will look back at this win as a job saving win.


2. Also, accolades should go to both coordinators. I called out Todd Grantham last week and he came with a good game plan and made the Ravens work for what they got. He was astute in knowing that the Ravens aren't going to beat you going up the field 5 yards at a time without giving up the big play. I still would like to see us get more pressure on the quarterback.


3. Great game plan by Chud in that he attacked early which did open up the running game. I think he has shown the ability to be the best offensive play caller since Lindy Infante. I love how he went for the jugular after going up 7-0, he went up top for the big touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards. Baltimore was never the same after this.


4. Great job by the fans in making their voices heard. This was one of the more satisfying wins in that in the third quarter you could sit and relax and know we were going to get the victory.


5. Derek Anderson wasn't great but he was solid and besides the one pick he really made some good decisions and had some nice throws to K2.


6. Speaking of Winslow, he had a great game playing with a bum shoulder. I really feel like he is becoming the vocal leader on offense along with Jamal Lewis.


7. Yardage wise Jamal Lewis didn't have a great game but he did run hard and made the Ravens honor the run and not play pass coverage all day. I really felt like the Ravens were hell bent on not letting Jamal beat them and it allowed Braylon and K2 to have great days.


8. I also wanted to spotlight that on offense Josh Cribbs had a nice day with a return to the 40 yard line that set up the ball club in great field position to start the day. Also, Jason Wright had some nice runs on a couple of draws which helped the offense put points on the board.


9. Willie McGinest had a nice day in his return to the field and really made his presence felt in being a stabilizing force to the other players on defense. Also, Eric Wright had a much better day and hopefully this will help his play improve.


10. With the Patriots next on our schedule, I don't expect us to go into Foxboro and win. But I just want to see a good effort and let it all out their on the field. It will be a great measuring stick to see how much better we have gotten since week 1.

My game balls go to:

1. Whole Coaching staff


2. Kellen Winslow


3. Offensive Line