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Coming off a bye week the Cleveland Browns started off a little shaky. Looking out of rhythm early on the Browns struggled to get anything going. Falling behind 14-3 things only got worse as Zach Mettenberger went down with a injury. After the injury Johnny Manziel came into the game and really helped get this team back in sync. Scoring 27 unanswered points the Browns defeated the Ravens 30-14 to sweep the season series for the first time since 2007.
"Not many people remember that the Ravens replaced us in this league. Our mission is not over. The ultimate goal is to bring the City of Cleveland a championship, but I would be lying to you if I said I wasn't thrilled we just swept them." -Thomas Star-
Early in the second Quarter you could hear a pin drop the stadium was that quiet. Zach Mettenberger the unlikely hero to the city of Cleveland went down with an injury that looked pretty gruesome. When one wolf goes down the next in line must step in and lead the pack.
In comes Johnny Manziel. Getting his first taste of action of the season Johnny had quite the hole to dig the team out of. Luckily Mr. Manziel brought his shovel because digging is exactly what he did and then some.
Completing 10 of 19 passes for 137 yards Johnny provided this team with a different kind of spark that we haven't seen this season. No TD's and No INT's Johnny showed signs of improvement from a year ago.
Rumor had it that he was going to be shopped this off-season but after showing he's no bust could the Browns hang on to him and see exactly what he his made of?
This is northeast Ohio. Nothing is for sure.
Ray Rice you are ridiculous. Will you ever take a week off? The answer to that question is no. Hell Rice never takes a down off. He puts his heart and soul into every single play.
"You never know when a play might be your final one. I never thought about that until I went through my domestic dispute" Rice said. " I honestly never thought I would play another down. I couldn't remember what I did last before being suspended. That hurt me. I want to leave a legacy that not only my fans remember but I remember as well."
Rice is very grateful and humbled ever since coming to Cleveland. He signed a one year deal in the off-season but you better believe the Browns will be extending him.
20 ATT 160 YDS 2 TD
Josh Gordon had himself another week. Starting off slow he settled in and became a force to be reckoned with. Hauling in 7 catches for 104 yds it appears Gordon will not be slowing down anytime soon. One thing is for sure. Rather it's Mettenberger or Manziel they have one heck of a target in Josh Gordon.
Week 12 became a "Nightmare on Alfred Lerner Way" this week for the Baltimore Ravens. Paul Kruger is exactly what nightmares are made of. Jumping a route there was no stopping him as he walked in for second TD of the season. Defenses beware.
1...2 Paul's coming for you....
The man who has been the biggest surprise for the Browns this season got his first career int. Gerod Holliman has been the work horse of this Browns defense. Leading them in tackles at this point securing his first int is a feeling he won't soon forget. Congrats Gerod!
Week 12 Quick Stats:
Zach Mettenberger 2-5 17 yds
Johnny Manziel 10-19 137 yds
Ray Rice 20 ATT 160 YDS 2 TD
Josh Gordon 7 rec 104 yds
Dwayne Bowe 2 rec 32 yds
Rob Housler 2 rec 27 yds
Barkevious Mingo 8 tackles 1.5 sacks
Christian Kirksey 8 tackles
Karlos Dansby 8 tackles
Paul Kruger 6 tackles 0.5 sacks 1 INT 1 TD
Gerod Holliman 4 tackles 1 int
K'waun Williams 1 tackle 1 int
Travis Coons 3 FG's
Once again the Browns are in store for a battle. Not just any battle. They're in store for the BATTLE OF OHIO PART 2! Part 1 was won in the 4th Quarter by the Browns. Both teams are caught in the dead center of a heated playoff battle. Once again neither team can afford to lose this game. Who wants it more? This is what Football is all about. This is what we live for. You want to be a champion?
Prove it.
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