The ball bounced out of Matt Jones’ hands twice, ricocheted off
safety Nick Sorensen’s helmet and landed out of bounds.
The last big play of the game went Cleveland’s way. Most of the other ones did,
too.
Jamal Lewis ran for 81 yards and a touchdown, Derek Anderson completed several
long passes, defensive tackle Shaun Rogers dominated all over the field and the
Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 Sunday.
“If my guys come to play the way they came to play today, we are going to be in
it,” Cleveland coach Romeo Crennel said. “We’re going to be in it and have a
chance.”
The Browns (3-4) won for the second time in three games—both without Kellen
Winslow—and gained ground on AFC North leader Pittsburgh.
Winslow’s one-game suspension for criticizing the team’s handling of his staph
infection was rescinded, but the Browns did just fine without their outspoken
Pro Bowl tight end.
Anderson was 14-of-27 for 264 yards and a touchdown. He did most of his damage
in the first half, leading the Browns to 17 points in their first four
possessions. He had a 5-yard TD toss to Donte’ Stallworth; a 51-yard completion
to Winslow’s replacement, Steve Heiden, on fourth down; and a 43-yarder to
Braylon Edwards that set up a short field goal...more
Scoring Summary
CLE - JAC
1st Quarter
2:08
CLE
TD
Derek Anderson passed to Donte' Stallworth to the right
for 3 yard gain (Phil Dawson made PAT)
7 - 0
2nd Quarter
10:28
JAC
TD
David Garrard passed to Reggie Williams to the left for
5 yard gain (Josh Scobee made PAT)
7 - 7
7:20
CLE
TD
Jamal Lewis rushed up the middle for 2 yard gain (Phil
Dawson made PAT)
14 - 7
2:09
CLE
FG
Phil Dawson kicked a 32-yard field goal
17 - 7
3rd Quarter
10:27
JAC
TD
David Garrard passed to Matt Jones to the left for 8
yard gain (Josh Scobee made PAT)
17 - 14
4th Quarter
8:48
JAC
FG
Josh Scobee kicked a 53-yard field goal
17 - 17
4:35
CLE
FG
Phil Dawson kicked a 20-yard field goal
20 - 17
4:06
CLE
FG
Phil Dawson kicked a 42-yard field goal
23 - 17
Team Statistics
CLE
JAC
First Downs
15
23
Passing
9
16
Rushing
6
6
Penalty
0
1
Third Down Efficiency
3-12
11-20
Fourth Down Efficiency
1-1
2-3
TOTAL NET YARDS
327
380
Total Plays
52
74
Average Gain Per Play
6.3
5.1
NET YARDS RUSHING
91
113
Rushes
24
29
Average Per Rush
3.8
3.9
NET YARDS PASSING
236
267
Completions-Attempts
14-27
25-42
Yards Per Pass Play
8.4
5.9
Times Sacked
1
3
Yards Lost to Sacks
10
16
Had Intercepted
0
0
PUNTS
5
3
Average Punt
41.4
46.7
PENALTIES
1
6
Penalty Yards
15
40
FUMBLES
1
1
Fumbles Lost
0
1
TIME OF POSSESSION
24:55
35:05
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
New Page 1
Preview:
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had a week off to revel in a
critical road win in which they delivered their best offensive performance of
the season. Coming off another loss in which they struggled to move the ball,
the Cleveland Browns are giving one of their top options his own personal bye
week. After suspending tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. for comments critical to the
organization, the Browns will head to Jacksonville on Sunday for the first time
since 2002 to face the rejuvenated Jaguars...
Pick:
Cleveland has some serious locker-room problems and will
be without the suspended and disgruntled Kellen Winslow. Jacksonville is
rested and most of their guys healed. Jaguars 24 - Browns 20
Notable:
The Beiges have the
second-worst scoring offense in league, are pummeled by the Kellen
Winslow controversy and very close to giving up on ineffective QB Derek
Anderson
Expect the power of
Maurice Jones-Drew to wear down the Browns, helping the hosts build a
big lead off play-action and the ground game
The Jags secondary has been vulnerable
this season, but Derek Anderson has struggled mightily in every game
except for the Giants win.
23.1
15.1