Must Win Games
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Tennessee Titans FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
New York Jets METLIFE STADIUM MUST WIN
Los Angeles Rams FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
Baltimore Ravens M&T BANK STADIUM
San Francisco 49ers LEVI'S
STADIUM Please Win
Seattle Seahawk FIRSTENERGY STADIUM Please WinBYE
New England Patriots GILLETTE STADIUM
Denver Broncos EMPOWER FIELD AT MILE HIGH MUST WIN
Buffalo Bills FIRSTENERGY STADIUM Please Win
Pittsburgh Steelers FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WIN
Miami Dolphins FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINPittsburgh Steelers HEINZ FIELD Please Win
Cincinnati Bengals FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINArizona Cardinals STATE FARM STADIUM MUST WIN
Baltimore Ravens FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINCincinnati Bengals PAUL BROWN STADIUM Please Win
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IMO, we have 7 must win games. These are teams that we should be superior to and, on paper, 'should' beat. - With the exception of Baltimore, but I just feel that we have to split with them so I'm calling the 2nd last game a must win. (really, you need to be able to play 50/50 with your divisional opponents...or you should pretty much tank for next season)
Then there are 5 Please Win games. These are other teams that, if we won, it wouldn't really be considered an upset. - Included are divisional road games (which are tough) against what is perceived to be weaker teams (be it because they're not that good or because they've lost their QB).
Then there are 4 games that I really don't expect us to win.
Now, if we want to make the playoffs we're going to have to get about 10 wins. I believe that the final 3 quarters have enough winnable games for us to get to 10.
- There's No Need For Panicking at this point in time.
Tennessee Titans FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
New York Jets METLIFE STADIUM MUST WIN
Los Angeles Rams FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
Baltimore Ravens M&T BANK STADIUM
San Francisco 49ers LEVI'S
STADIUM Please Win
Seattle Seahawk FIRSTENERGY STADIUM Please WinBYE
New England Patriots GILLETTE STADIUM
Denver Broncos EMPOWER FIELD AT MILE HIGH MUST WIN
Buffalo Bills FIRSTENERGY STADIUM Please Win
Pittsburgh Steelers FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WIN
Miami Dolphins FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINPittsburgh Steelers HEINZ FIELD Please Win
Cincinnati Bengals FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINArizona Cardinals STATE FARM STADIUM MUST WIN
Baltimore Ravens FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINCincinnati Bengals PAUL BROWN STADIUM Please Win
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IMO, we have 7 must win games. These are teams that we should be superior to and, on paper, 'should' beat. - With the exception of Baltimore, but I just feel that we have to split with them so I'm calling the 2nd last game a must win. (really, you need to be able to play 50/50 with your divisional opponents...or you should pretty much tank for next season)
Then there are 5 Please Win games. These are other teams that, if we won, it wouldn't really be considered an upset. - Included are divisional road games (which are tough) against what is perceived to be weaker teams (be it because they're not that good or because they've lost their QB).
Then there are 4 games that I really don't expect us to win.
Now, if we want to make the playoffs we're going to have to get about 10 wins. I believe that the final 3 quarters have enough winnable games for us to get to 10.
- There's No Need For Panicking at this point in time.
I always hope to win at least one game we are "expected" to lose, although I'm with Doug Dieken...he NEVER picks the Browns to lose!
One correction....There's no need for panicking EVER!!! No matter the endeavor, panicking ALWAYS result in loss.
Mike
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Tennessee Titans FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
New York Jets METLIFE STADIUM MUST WIN
Los Angeles Rams FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
Baltimore Ravens M&T BANK STADIUM
San Francisco 49ers LEVI'S
STADIUM Please Win
Seattle Seahawk FIRSTENERGY STADIUM Please WinBYE
New England Patriots GILLETTE STADIUM
Denver Broncos EMPOWER FIELD AT MILE HIGH MUST WIN
Buffalo Bills FIRSTENERGY STADIUM Please Win
Pittsburgh Steelers FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WIN
Miami Dolphins FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINPittsburgh Steelers HEINZ FIELD Please Win
Cincinnati Bengals FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINArizona Cardinals STATE FARM STADIUM MUST WIN
Baltimore Ravens FIRSTENERGY STADIUM MUST WINCincinnati Bengals PAUL BROWN STADIUM Please Win
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IMO, we have 7 must win games. These are teams that we should be superior to and, on paper, 'should' beat. - With the exception of Baltimore, but I just feel that we have to split with them so I'm calling the 2nd last game a must win. (really, you need to be able to play 50/50 with your divisional opponents...or you should pretty much tank for next season)
Then there are 5 Please Win games. These are other teams that, if we won, it wouldn't really be considered an upset. - Included are divisional road games (which are tough) against what is perceived to be weaker teams (be it because they're not that good or because they've lost their QB).
Then there are 4 games that I really don't expect us to win.
Now, if we want to make the playoffs we're going to have to get about 10 wins. I believe that the final 3 quarters have enough winnable games for us to get to 10.
- There's No Need For Panicking at this point in time.
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
Nice layout. I'm going with the big "IF" on Sunday's game if they win a 10+ win is possible and if they lose they will feel that 1-3 thing might struggle to get 8 or 9 wins.
I hope with a win it will ease things with a 2-2 record at the quarter pole. (Oh BTW I predicted a 9-6-1 season and barely win the AFCN before game 1.)
if they lose they will feel that 1-3 thing
And that's that 'adversity' thing that Freddie talked about in TC & Preseason........'We'll find out what kind of team we have when adversity hits. And there WILL be adversity at some point in the season'. I'm thinking that he wasn't expecting the adversity thing to hit right off the bat.
The Browns had a LOT of newness this year (like many years of this century). It's going to take some time for everything to start to gel. Including our OL who really haven't played much together with the injuries and suspension (Robinson).
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for the short-term, I'm actually "okay" with the Browns being 2-4 going into the bye. I sincerely hope our unit has the ability to steal a game despite I believe going in as underdogs the next three weeks (maybe Seattle?). Going to New England after the bye just sucks, but after that patriots game there's a whole of winnable games on the schedule. If the squad can right the ship even if we're 2-5 (which could be very likely), the schedule is there to win 4 of 5, 5 of 6 potentially.
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You've gotta beat the teams that you're supposed to beat. And then play 50/50 against everyone else. (that's my rule of thumb anyway)
So more "should" win than "must"...
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
Is this a must-win game?
I don't know, but I do know that if the Browns win, they will be 2-2, the same record as Baltimore, with the Browns having the head-to-head advantage. In effect, a half game lead over the Ravens.
If the Browns lose, they will be 1-3, Baltimore would be 3-1, with the Ravens having the head-to-head advantage. In effect, a two and a half game lead over the Browns.
It's an extremely important game.
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Is this a must-win game?
I don't know, but I do know that if the Browns win, they will be 2-2, the same record as Baltimore, with the Browns having the head-to-head advantage. In effect, a half game lead over the Ravens.
If the Browns lose, they will be 1-3, Baltimore would be 3-1, with the Ravens having the head-to-head advantage. In effect, a two and a half game lead over the Browns.
It's an extremely important game.
Is this a must-win game?
I don't know,.......................
It's an extremely important game.
Yes!
1st place in the division is on the line. This is what ya call a Big Game. (...and of course, all games are important) But it's not time to panic if we lose. We can survive without a win.
...and it doesn't look like we'll have Higgins again......and Callaway is still in the Principal's office wearing a dunce cap......and our cornerbacks are probably out again....
It would be nice if we could win this game.
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More than the standings I would put team cohesion as a reason the game is important.
At 1-2 coming off a loss to the defending NFC Champs we already have seen a little "fraying" in our rookie HC and Sophomore QB. Especially if the loss follows the same pattern of the 2 to date... if we leave BLT 1-3 that likely spreads.
And that's the last thing this team needs...
If we can keep our shit together thru the next 4 weeks (the Week 8, Pat game), then I see rally opportunities.
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More than the standings I would put team cohesion as a reason the game is important.
At 1-2 coming off a loss to the defending NFC Champs we already have seen a little "fraying" in our rookie HC and Sophomore QB. Especially if the loss follows the same pattern of the 2 to date... if we leave BLT 1-3 that likely spreads.
And that's the last thing this team needs...
If we can keep our shit together thru the next 4 weeks (the Week 8, Pat game), then I see rally opportunities.
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Aren't they all must win at this point?
Yea, pretty much. Y’all remember 2007? That was THE WORST.
Gotta shoot for 11-5. One game at a time. -
it was a tough first half. Was just watching some niners-arizona game tonight -
geez - arizona was going with quick plays, runs, getting by, got a td...
then tried to throw downfield, the nt? makes their center look like a fence post,
Kyler Murry has no time, evades a tackle, spins and gets sacked after he ran way
backwards. It was...3rd and 29 after that debacle. Then he throws a terrible int right to them, but they
dropped it.
The Browns are on the easier part of their season, meaning their oline should be holding up, and the offense
will be getting back on track.
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it was a tough first half. Was just watching some niners-arizona game tonight -
geez - arizona was going with quick plays, runs, getting by, got a td...
then tried to throw downfield, the nt? makes their center look like a fence post,
Kyler Murry has no time, evades a tackle, spins and gets sacked after he ran way
backwards. It was...3rd and 29 after that debacle. Then he throws a terrible int right to them, but they
dropped it.
The Browns are on the easier part of their season, meaning their oline should be holding up, and the offense
will be getting back on track.
it was a tough first half. Was just watching some niners-arizona game tonight -
geez - arizona was going with quick plays, runs, getting by, got a td...
then tried to throw downfield, the nt? makes their center look like a fence post,
Kyler Murry has no time, evades a tackle, spins and gets sacked after he ran way
backwards. It was...3rd and 29 after that debacle. Then he throws a terrible int right to them, but they
dropped it.
The Browns are on the easier part of their season, meaning their oline should be holding up, and the offense
will be getting back on track.
Freddie a bad Coach? Let's talk about Cliff waz-his name. 4 seconds left in the half. Niners go for it with 4th and goal on the one. The Birds stuff them. Half over. BUT no!!!! Their dumb azz coach calls a TO before the ball was snapped!!! 49ers say thank you very much, and Jimmy G tosses a TD pass on the gift TO. Could have been 14-7 at the half- make that 21-7 thanks to some DUMB crap by the Cardinals coach.
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it was a tough first half. Was just watching some niners-arizona game tonight -
geez - arizona was going with quick plays, runs, getting by, got a td...
then tried to throw downfield, the nt? makes their center look like a fence post,
Kyler Murry has no time, evades a tackle, spins and gets sacked after he ran way
backwards. It was...3rd and 29 after that debacle. Then he throws a terrible int right to them, but they
dropped it.
The Browns are on the easier part of their season, meaning their oline should be holding up, and the offense
will be getting back on track.
Freddie a bad Coach? Let's talk about Cliff waz-his name. 4 seconds left in the half. Niners go for it with 4th and goal on the one. The Birds stuff them. Half over. BUT no!!!! Their dumb azz coach calls a TO before the ball was snapped!!! 49ers say thank you very much, and Jimmy G tosses a TD pass on the gift TO. Could have been 14-7 at the half- make that 21-7 thanks to some DUMB crap by the Cardinals coach.
Freddie a bad Coach? Let's talk about Cliff waz-his name. 4 seconds left in the half. Niners go for it with 4th and goal on the one. The Birds stuff them. Half over. BUT no!!!! Their dumb azz coach calls a TO before the ball was snapped!!! 49ers say thank you very much, and Jimmy G tosses a TD pass on the gift TO. Could have been 14-7 at the half- make that 21-7 thanks to some DUMB crap by the Cardinals coach.
And it was the difference in the game. What really astonished me was watching a good red zone team execute. I've seen us try to score with no time left and you could just TELL it was going to be a cluster. With the 49's, you knew they'd score and they did. They needed several first downs, they got them. Winning football. I'm so envious of this team because they play EXACTLY like I want our team to play.
I totally realize we're playing an unknown QB this week, but for those who don't Brandon Allen I can tell you a little bit about him. He's a bit more athletic than you'd think, he's definitely not a guy who holds onto the ball, and he's pretty safe with it. He's not going to wow you with his arm power, but make no mistake, he WILL beat you if you turn it over and give up some dumb scores. If the Broncos' defense shuts us down, or if we shit down our leg again, we'll lose, and we'll lose big.
Now, I don't see that happening. I still think we win huge, like 41-13. We shut down Lindsay last year, and we'll do it again Sunday. We get them into 3rd and long, we win.
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it was a tough first half. Was just watching some niners-arizona game tonight -
geez - arizona was going with quick plays, runs, getting by, got a td...
then tried to throw downfield, the nt? makes their center look like a fence post,
Kyler Murry has no time, evades a tackle, spins and gets sacked after he ran way
backwards. It was...3rd and 29 after that debacle. Then he throws a terrible int right to them, but they
dropped it.
The Browns are on the easier part of their season, meaning their oline should be holding up, and the offense
will be getting back on track.
Freddie a bad Coach? Let's talk about Cliff waz-his name. 4 seconds left in the half. Niners go for it with 4th and goal on the one. The Birds stuff them. Half over. BUT no!!!! Their dumb azz coach calls a TO before the ball was snapped!!! 49ers say thank you very much, and Jimmy G tosses a TD pass on the gift TO. Could have been 14-7 at the half- make that 21-7 thanks to some DUMB crap by the Cardinals coach.
The Birds stuff them. Half over. BUT no!!!! Their dumb azz coach calls a TO before the ball was snapped!!! 49ers say thank you very much, and Jimmy G tosses a TD pass on the gift TO. Could have been 14-7 at the half- make that 21-7 thanks to some DUMB crap by the Cardinals coach.
Late in the game also wasn’t managed the best by Kliff.
The 49ers BARELY got a 1st down on 3rd and 3 while up 3 points and trying to milk the game. There was 2:19 seconds. Running back Tevin Coleman stopped clock by running out of bounds. Kliff challenged the spot, which was extremely questionable as they still had 2 timeouts AND the 2 minute warning.
They lost the challenge.
Arizona also dropped back in coverage on third down twice on that drive instead of bringing any extra heat. Jimmy G is the real deal when he has enough time.. Jimmy G was clutch. -
The Birds stuff them. Half over. BUT no!!!! Their dumb azz coach calls a TO before the ball was snapped!!! 49ers say thank you very much, and Jimmy G tosses a TD pass on the gift TO. Could have been 14-7 at the half- make that 21-7 thanks to some DUMB crap by the Cardinals coach.
Late in the game also wasn’t managed the best by Kliff.
The 49ers BARELY got a 1st down on 3rd and 3 while up 3 points and trying to milk the game. There was 2:19 seconds. Running back Tevin Coleman stopped clock by running out of bounds. Kliff challenged the spot, which was extremely questionable as they still had 2 timeouts AND the 2 minute warning.
They lost the challenge.
Arizona also dropped back in coverage on third down twice on that drive instead of bringing any extra heat. Jimmy G is the real deal when he has enough time.. Jimmy G was clutch.Late in the game also wasn’t managed the best by Kliff.
The 49ers BARELY got a 1st down on 3rd and 3 while up 3 points and trying to milk the game. There was 2:19 seconds. Running back Tevin Coleman stopped clock by running out of bounds. Kliff challenged the spot, which was extremely questionable as they still had 2 timeouts AND the 2 minute warning.
They lost the challenge.
Arizona also dropped back in coverage on third down twice on that drive instead of bringing any extra heat. Jimmy G is the real deal when he has enough time.. Jimmy G was clutch.Jimmy G looks like the new Brady. And just imagine how this team will be as they get so many injured players back. If they have them in the playoffs, watch out!
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