On offense, we're passing the ball very well when Weeden's out, both by passer rating and yardage. We run horribly unless we hand the ball to Obie, frankly. He averages over 5 and has our only run of 20+. He's the top receiver out of the backfield as well. The Browns have hinted that he'll get more touches and it's about time. He hits the hole fast (the anti-Richardson) and he's a classic one-cut runner. And because he can catch, nobody can read into his presence on the field.

The line has really stabilized since Lauvao returned. I'm not suggesting that he's played fantastically... but he's obviously quite a bit better than Cousins and it's not a coincidence. Could Pinkston be even a little better? He was slated to start the opener before both guys were hurt, or at least presumed to be the starter at RG... but I'm sure the Browns will be reluctant to rock the boat, especially if they show an ability to run even decently against the Bengals. In any case, I expect him to see a handful of snaps.

If I'm the Browns, I want to create stability on offense in general. Some of that happens with a quarterback getting his third consecutive start, period (!). More happens with Little and Bess stepping up, settling us into a receiver lineup of Gordon-Cameron-Little-Bess... and maybe Obie settling into the starting role at RB with Fozzy and Willis spelling him.

The schedule has scads of winnable games down the stretch but it really starts with beating the Bengals on the road and then Pittsburgh at home to get to 6-5. At that point, things get really interesting (assuming we avoid injuries).

Now keep pulling for the Colts to fade. They have to play a Thursday night game right off a humiliating thumping.

The staff works its ass off.

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Focus-on-Browns-during-bye-week/37b17343-03fe-46e0-b221-fee1560b3488

Offense first down

Offense running game

Defense first down

Defense turnovers (or lack of)