Cleveland Browns vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Cleveland Browns have looked a little better on offense with Jeff Davidson calling the plays as they have averaged 22.5 points per game with him calling the plays. The Falcons have won two of their last three games, but they’ve given up 95 points in those 3 games.
Look for the Browns to run Reuben Droughns at the start of the game to keep the Falcons defense honest. Droughns (418 yards rushing, 3.2 yards per carry) is having a rough season so far, but he should find some running room against the Falcons who allow 4.0 yards per carry. The Browns will then attack the Falcons safeties who have been giving up alot of yards. If the Browns protect Charlie Frye, there is a good chance he will have one of his better games of the season. The Falcons have allowed 243.9 net yards passing per game and that is horrible.
When the Falcons have the football, look for them to be conservative and run the ball alot. The Browns allow 142.9 yards rushing and 4.8 yards per carry so the Falcons should have little problem moving the ball. I have a feeling that Michael Vick will hurt the Browns far more with his legs than his arm this week. The Browns have a pretty decent pass defense, but Vick will probably get the ball to Alge Crumpler (30 rec, 430 yards) a few times.
Look for this to be a high scoring football game. It’s a game the Falcons should win, but you could have said that last week against the Lions too. Football is not played on paper, so you never know.


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