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BROWNS BITS 

BROWNS HOST CINCINNATI IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE THIS SUNDAYChevy to give-away an all-new 2009 Chevy Malibu to one lucky fan during halftime;Browns Backers winners receive grants through the Cleveland Browns Foundation 

The Cleveland Browns will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 regular season finale this Sunday, Dec. 21^st at Cleveland Browns Stadium.  The game is presented by your Chevy Network Dealers.  During halftime, two fans will compete in the Chevy Network Dealers Football Challenge to determine the winner of a 2009 Chevy Malibu. 

Also during pre-game, the Cleveland Browns Foundation will present a check to three Browns Backer Worldwide clubs that were winners in the Cleveland Browns Foundation’s fourth annual grant competition.  Each club will receive a $2,000 check and the money will fund selected charitable organizations that these clubs actively support.   

This year’s winners include the Burnt River Browns Backers of Mentor and their support of the MetroHealth Medical Center with the annual Christmas party for children at the MetroHealth pediatric burn unit.  The Browns Backers of the Palm Beaches in West Palm, Fla. and their support for the Friends of Abused Children, Inc., and the purchase of football and cheerleading equipment for youth.  The Pikes Peak Browns Backers of Colorado Springs, Co., and their support of Safe Passage, to provide education to both parents of child abuse victims and professionals investigating child abuse cases. 

For the Browns – Bengals contest, Samantha Fitzenrider was the winner of the Browns Anthem Idol contest, presented by Plevin & Gallucci, Ohio’s Injury Lawyers’.  Fitzenrider will perform the National Anthem and presenting the colors will be the United States Air Force.  The Browns will also pay tribute to the United States Air Force with the ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ Honor Row game day feature at the end of the first quarter.  The Browns created the ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ community relations program to honor those representatives who epitomize the core of our community and have positively impacted our neighborhoods. 

Additionally, several players will be hosting special guests at each home game throughout the year.  Defensive lineman Shaun Smith works with local students through his “Lining Up with Shaun Smith” program, linebacker Antwan Peek assists several non-profit groups, who are part of his “Peek’s Pound”, safety Brodney Pool also provides support to local students through his “Pool’s Posse” program, safety Mike Adams and his “Mike Adams Rising Stars” program works with the ‘I am NOT a Hero Foundation’, and kicker Phil Dawson, along with his wife Shannon, have partnered with Adoption Network to provide families the opportunity to attend games this year.  Also, defensive lineman Shaun Rogers works with three schools through his ‘Baby’s Block” program and defensive lineman Corey Williams has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters through his “C Dub’s Club” program.   

The Browns will have many special guests coming as nearly 50 alumni will enjoy the game and Browns Backers Groups, including the Athens Area (Athens, Ohio), Greensboro (Greensboro, N.C.) and Mad City (Madison, Wisc.) Browns Backers.  

The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m., however gates will open at 11:00 a.m. with inflatables and interactives along the Tailgate Terrace, located on the East Patio.  BrownsTown, located on the North side of the Stadium, is the official tailgate spot for ticketed patrons and offers food and drinks and opens at 11:00 a.m.  Also, The Grille, located along Alfred Lerner Way, offers an assortment of food and beverages and will open at 11:00 a.m.   

In addition, Legends, a sports bar located behind the Dawg Pound, features two full bars, novelty shops, a full kitchen and 37 flat screen televisions.  Legends can be accessed from the Stadium’s east ramps, stairs or elevator, and will be open beginning at 11:00 a.m. 

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Each week the Browns will send out “Browns Bits” with updated news & notes, transactions and quotes as a supplement to the weekly release. 

INJURY REPORT 

CLEVELAND: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: DT Shaun Smith (calf), LB Leon Williams (knee), TE Kellen Winslow (ankle), P Dave Zastudil (right knee); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: WR Joshua Cribbs (back), RB Jerome Harrison (ribs), DT Shaun Rogers (neck), G Eric Steinbach (back), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), DE Corey Williams (shoulder). 

BENGALS: OUT (WILL NOT PLAY):  QB Carson Palmer; DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: T Stacy Andrews (illness), CB David Jones (knee), T Levi Jones (hamstring); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:  LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), TE Ben Utecht (foot), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:  T Anthony Collins (knee), C Eric Ghiaciuc (illness), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hand), S Chinedum Ndukwe (foot), RB Chris Perry (groin), G Bobbie Williams (toe). 

NEWS & NOTES 

THOMAS AND ROGERS NAMED TO THE PRO BOWL: Cleveland Browns DT Shaun Rogers and LT Joe Thomas were named to the 2008 AFC Pro Bowl roster on Tuesday.  Thomas was named the starter at left tackle for the AFC.  Thomas has started all 14 games at left tackle this season for the Browns.  Thomas will make his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl after his rookie showing in 2007. 

In addition, Joshua Cribbs was named first alternate as returner and first alternate as special teams players.  Browns K Phil Dawson was named second alternate, while LB D’Qwell Jackson and LG Eric Steinbach were named third alternate at their respective positions. 

BROWNS TIED FOR LEAGUE LEAD IN INTERCEPTIONS: The Browns are tied for the NFL lead with 22 interceptions. Cleveland has recorded two or more interceptions in eight games this season, the most since the 2001 club totaled two or more in 10 games. The 22 interceptions is the second highest total since the team returned in 1999. In 2001 the team set a club record with 33 interceptions. DB 

In his first season with the Browns, Rogers leads all defensive linemen on the club with 72 tackles, including 51 solo.  Rogers also leads the Browns with four and one-half sacks, 15 quarterback pressures, seven tackles for loss and has also blocked two kicks.  This will mark Rogers third appearance in the Pro Bowl, as he was previously named to the Pro Bowl with Detroit following the 2004 and 2005 seasons. 

Brandon McDonald is tied for second in the NFL and leads the team with five interceptions, while DB Eric Wright, S Sean Jones, DB Brodney Pool and LB D’Qwell Jackson each have three. The last time the Browns had five or more players record three or more interceptions in one season came in 2001 when five players accomplished the feat.  

NFL TEAM INTERCEPTION LEADERSTeam               INT     Yds.     Avg.    Long    TD1. Cleveland      22         403       18.3      98         2    Baltimore      22         397       18.0      107t      53. Chicago        21         314       15.0      50         1    Tampa Bay   21         312       14.9      65t        3 

BROWNS ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES: The Cleveland Browns placed TE Steve Heiden and LB Beau Bell on the Reserve-Injured list.  The Browns signed free agent TE John Madsen to the active roster and have signed WR Paul Hubbard from the practice squad to the active roster.  The club also signed LB David Holloway to the practice squad. 

Madsen, 6-5 and 240 lbs., played four games earlier this year with the Oakland Raiders.  A three-year veteran, Madsen has played in 35 career games, including five starts, with the Raiders and has 19 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns. 

Hubbard, 6-2 and 225 lbs., was the Browns sixth round draft choice, 191^st overall, in the 2008 NFL Draft.  Hubbard has spent the entire season on the club’s practice squad. 

FROM THE LOCKER ROOMEric Steinbach(On the two remaining games)- “Being 4-10 right now with two games left, the good news is that both are rival games. Without a doubt everyone in this locker room will be excited to play both the Bengals and the Steelers. There will be no question there will be high energy in practice this week, which we always do preparing, and going out and playing those teams.” 

(On comparing the Browns and Bengals seasons)- “Both teams had high expectations at the beginning of the year and it hasn’t gone that way for either squad. Hopefully we can try to build off these four wins and the next two weeks to try to get a couple more.”  

Ken Dorsey(On the Bengals defense)- “I think they have improved a lot since the last time we played them. They are playing pretty good defense right now. They are stout against the run. Their corners are making plays in the passing game. They have got a good scheme. I think they are going through things like we are, but they are playing good football right now. They are coming off a big win against Washington last week. I think they are feeling good and we are going to have a good challenge in front of us.”  

(On the loss of Steve Heiden)- “For one, he is a great player. Not having him out there from that aspect is difficult. Two, just the leadership he brings on the field and in the locker room and the knowledge he brings of the game. He has seen a lot of football, played a lot of football. I think we have got guys who are going to step up and play well. Definitely not having him or Kellen (Winslow) it’s never easy.” 

Joe Thomas(On making the Pro Bowl twice with it being most a name recognition thing for lineman)- “It’s sort of a lucky thing, obviously you have got to play well to make the Pro Bowl, but as a lineman we don’t have stats. A lot of times you have got to be associated with good quarterbacks, good running backs, winning teams and things like that. You look at a guy like Eric Steinbach who has never really got the Pro Bowl recognition has he deserves.” 

Shaun Rogers(On making the Pro Bowl)- “It’s just a blessing. It’s nice that your peers think of you as one of the better guys at your position. It’s kind of a reflection of our defense. We battle and it doesn’t always look good, but I still think we are a pretty good defense with room for improvement. Overall that kind of puts the heel in the dirt and sets a foundation for us.”  

Braylon Edwards (On Cincinnati)- “I have to worry about Cincinnati, who is playing a lot better then they did the last time we played them, and just trying to win. It’s still a divisional game. We still have pride about our season. We are definitely trying to finish strong against them and Pittsburgh in a week.”  

Kellen Winslow(On playing next week)- “I am going to try. I am not saying I am going to play but I am definitely going to try to come back as soon as I can.”  

Joshua Cribbs(On being disappointed for not being selected to the Pro Bowl)- “Very, but we are playing the Bengals so I am more worried about that. I am going to hold off on my disappointment until after the season.”– BROWNS – 

THIS WEEK WE HAVE A MONDAY GAME. LETS TRY TO AT LEAST COME OUT FOR THE FIRST HALF 

INJURY REPORT 

CLEVELAND:DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: RB Jerome Harrison (ribs), DE Louis Leonard (toe), DT Shaun Smith (calf), DE Corey Williams (shoulder), TE Kellen Winslow (ankle); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: FB Charles Ali (ribs), LB Beau Bell (knee), WR Joshua Cribbs (back), G Rex Hadnot (knee), LB Shantee Orr (knee), DT Shaun Rogers (shoulder). 

PHILADELPHIA: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE:  G Shawn Andrews (back), WR Kevin Curtis (concussion), TE L.J. Smith (knee), RB Brian Westbrook (ankle, knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:  RB Correll Buckhalter (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:  LB Stewart Bradley (groin), T Jon Runyan (knee), CB Asante Samuel (ankle). 

NEWS & NOTES 

CENTURY MARK:LBs D’Qwell Jackson and Andra Davishave each surpassed the century mark in tackles. Jackson has totaled a career best 156*, while Davis has logged 103*.  Jackson ranks second in the league behind Dallas LB Bradie James’ 162*. Jackson has surpassed the century mark in tackles in each of his three NFL seasons, while Davis has achieved the benchmark in five of the last six seasons. Jackson and Davis are each one of 39* players in the league with 100 or more tackles.  

NFL LEADERS IN TACKLES (based upon coaches film review)162       LB Bradie James – Dallas156       LB D’Qwell Jackson – Cleveland153       LB Patrick Willis – San Francisco152       LB Zach Thomas – Dallas146       S Quintin Mikell – Philadelphia*Based on coaches film review. 

BROWNS LOOKING TO GO 3-0 ON MNF: The Browns are 2-0 on Monday Night Football during the 2008 season. Earlier this year, this Browns downed the Giants 35-14 on Oct. 13 and the Bills 29-27 on Nov. 17. With a victory, the Browns would become just the 15th team in NFL history to go 3-0 on MNF in a single season. The last time a team posted a 3-0 mark on Monday Night Football came in 2005 when both Indianapolis and Atlanta accomplished the feat. The Browns are 6-1 all-time vs. NFC teams on MNF. Monday’s contest will mark Cleveland’s first NFC road game on MNF in team history. 

MNF RESULTS VS. NFC TEAMSDate                Opp.                      Result9/24/79             Dallas                     W, 26-711/3/80             Chicago                  W, 27-2110/26/87            L.A. Rams              W, 30-1710/23/89            Chicago                  W, 27-79/13/93             San Francisco         W, 23-1312/8/03             St. Louis                 L, 26-2010/13/08            New York Giants    W, 35-14 

BROWNS ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES: The Browns signed RB Allen Patrick from the practice squad to the active roster, and signed TE Jed Collins to the practice squad. 

Patrick, 6-1 and 200 lbs., has spent the last 13 weeks on the Browns practice squad.  Patrick signed with Baltimore as an undrafted rookie free agent this past spring and was waived by the Ravens at the end of training camp.  A native on Conway, S.C., Patrick played collegiate football at Oklahoma. 

DEFENSE GETTING TURNOVERS: With a +8 turnover ratio, the Browns rank tied for fourth in the NFL. The Browns defense forced three turnovers against the Titans on Dec. 7. DL Corey Williams forced a fumble that DB Eric Wright recovered and LB D’Qwell Jackson intercepted two passes, a single game career high. The Browns have forced 12 turnovers in the last four games. For the season, the Browns have totaled 19 interceptions and have recovered seven fumbles. 

BROWNS DEFENSE IN THE LAST FOUR GAMESDate          Opponent           Interceptions     Fumble Rec.11/17/08      at Buffalo            3                         111/23/08      Houston               2                         011/30/08      Indianapolis          2                         112/7/08       at Tennessee        2                         1 

INT-ERESTING NOTE: The Browns rank tied for second in the NFL with 19 interceptions. Cleveland has recorded two or more interceptions in seven games this season, the most since the 2001 club totaled two or more in 10 games. The 19 interceptions is the second highest total since the team returned in 1999. In 2001 the team set a club record with 33 interceptions. DB Eric Wright, DB Brandon McDonald, DB Brodney Pool and LB D’Qwell Jackson lead the squad with three interceptions each. The last time the Browns had four or more players record three or more interceptions in one season came in 2001 when five players totaled three or more. 

FROM THE LOCKER ROOMKellen Winslow(On returning from injury)- “I can come back, but I want to be healthy enough to help my team win. I don’t want to just be out there to be out there. I want to help me team win.” 

(On wanting to play)- “My teammates are out there and it’s hard to watch. I want to be out there with them, but also I want to be healthy enough to come back. Also, to get out there with Dorsey and the guys in the huddle.” 

(On the season)- “It’s been a tough year all around. The stuff that has happened to me this year, it just hasn’t gone my way. I am going to continue to fight and try to be a consistent player.”  

Ken Dorsey(On Philadelphia)- “They are a great defense. Not only are they great schematically but great personnel wise. They have been giving offenses fits for many years now. That’s part of the fun and excitement of playing Philadelphia.”  

(On playing in Philadelphia on Monday night)- “It’s going to be a challenge that’s for sure, anytime you play on the road. They have got a great crowd behind them every year. It’s going to pose some challenges for us.” 

(On getting hit a lot last week)- “I think getting hit is part of this game. It’s bound to happen. No matter who it is a wide receiver, running back, quarterback, offense or defense if you have got the ball in your hand they are going to try to hit you. Naturally you want to limit that but at the same time it’s just part of the game.”  

Brandon McDonald(On the Eagles)- “(Donovan) McNabb is a great quarterback. They’ve got a great receiver in (DeSean) Jackson, a fast guy who can do different things. They have a good defense, a lockdown corner in (Asante) Samuel. It’s going to be a tough win just like it is every week. They are hungry. They are fighting for a playoff spot. They are definitely going to come out with their ‘A’ game.” 

(On Brain Westbrook)- “He is a versatile guy. He does so much for their offense. He can get out, run routes and catch passes. One-on-one with a linebacker is sort of a mismatch for most teams. He is just a play maker.”  

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HOPE EVERY INE HAD A GOOD THANKSGIVING.

BELOW IS THE LASTEST FROM THE BROWNS 

BROWNS HOST HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE FOR TOYS FOR TOTS THIS SUNDAY VS. INDIANAPOLIS

Kamerion Wimbley to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award during pre-game 

The Cleveland Browns will host a holiday toy drive this Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m. as the Browns play the Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns Stadium.  The Browns, the United States Marine Corps. and Toys For Tots are encouraging fans to bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more.  The Browns will have collection bins at all gate entrances. 

Throughout the game, the Browns will showcase our community relations initiative, ‘Play 60’, which promotes physical fitness and good health to our nation’s youth.  ‘Play 60’ will appear stenciled on the field, featured on banners throughout the stadium, a pre-game presentation and in-game components to highlight the Browns efforts.  The Cleveland Browns ‘Play 60’ program is in association with Cleveland Clinic, Medical Mutual of Ohio and 3-A-Day of Dairy.  

In addition, Browns linebacker Kamerion Wimbley will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Awardduring a special pre-game presentation.  Wimbley has been an advocate in promoting the ‘Play 60’ initiative to promote physical fitness and good health and has made numerous community appearances in Cleveland area schools to speak with children about the importance of physical fitness. 

This season the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports have joined for the first time and will award one player from each NFL club with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.  Each player is recognized for his commitment to working with kids to promote physical fitness and good health. 

LaTanya Fisher will perform the National Anthem and presenting the colors will be the United States Marine Corps.  

During pregame, the 2008 NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick winners from each of the eight divisions will be honored in a special ceremony.  Also, during halftime, the forty participants will participate in a Punt, Pass & Kick demonstration.  The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick (PPK) program is a national football skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8-15. 

The Browns will also pay tribute to the United States Marines with the ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ Honor Row game day feature at the end of the first quarter.  The Browns created the ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ community relations program to honor those representatives who epitomize the core of our community and have positively impacted our neighborhoods. 

Additionally, several players will be hosting special guests at each home game throughout the year.  Defensive lineman Shaun Smith works with local students through his “Lining Up with Shaun Smith” program, linebacker Antwan Peek assists several non-profit groups, who are part of his “Peek’s Pound”, safety Brodney Pool also provides support to local students through his “Pool’s Posse” program, safety Mike Adams and his “Mike Adams Rising Stars” program works with the ‘I am NOT a Hero Foundation’, and kicker Phil Dawson, along with his wife Shannon, have partnered with Adoption Network to provide families the opportunity to attend games this year.  Also, defensive lineman Shaun Rogers works with three schools through his ‘Baby’s Block” program and defensive lineman Corey Williams has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters through his “C Dub’s Club” program.   

The Browns will have many special guests coming as nearly 50 alumni will enjoy the game and nearly 20 Browns Backers Groups, including visits from six different states.  The Browns welcome the Canadohta (Union City, Pa.), Finger Lakes (Piffard, N.Y.), Fort Wayne (Ind.), Greater Boston (Mass.) and Onondawga (Syracuse, N.Y.) Browns Backers to name a few. 

The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m., however gates will open at 11:00 a.m. with inflatables and interactives along the Tailgate Terrace, located on the East Patio.  BrownsTown, located on the North side of the Stadium, is the official tailgate spot for ticketed patrons and offers food and drinks and opens at 11:00 a.m.  Also, The Grille, located along Alfred Lerner Way, offers an assortment of food and beverages and will open at 11:00 a.m.  

In addition, Legends, a sports bar located behind the Dawg Pound, features two full bars, novelty shops, a full kitchen and 37 flat screen televisions.  Legends can be accessed from the Stadium’s east ramps, stairs or elevator, and will be open beginning at 11:00 a.m. 

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For Immediate ReleaseNovember 26, 2008 

Each week the Browns will send out “Browns Bits” with updated news & notes, transactions and quotes as a supplement to the weekly release. 

INJURY REPORT 

CLEVELAND:OUT:  QB Brady Quinn (right finger); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: RB Charles Ali (rib), TE Darnell Dinkins (ankle), S Sean Jones (ankle), DT Shaun Rogers (shoulder), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), DE Corey Williams (foot); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: RB Jerome Harrison (hamstring), DT Shaun Smith (calf), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder). 

INDIANAPOLIS:DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE:  CB Antoine Bethea (ankle), LB Gary Brackett (hamstring), CB Melvin Bullitt (rib), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), LB Tyjuan Hagler (knee), DB Tim Jennings (not injury related), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), CB Bob Sanders (knee), C Jeff Saturday (calf), T Tony Ugoh (quadriceps).NEWS & NOTES 

BROWNS ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES:  On Wednesday, Nov. 26, the Cleveland Browns signed LB Titus Brown from the practice squad to the active roster, signed QB Richard Bartel to the practice squad and waived WR Steve Sanders from the active roster. 

Brown, 6-3 and 245 lbs., is a rookie from Mississippi State and has spent the first 12 weeks of the regular season on the practice squad.  Brown originally signed with Miami as an undrafted rookie free agent and was waived at the end of training camp. 

Bartel, 6-3 and 233 lbs., spent one week earlier this season on the Dallas Cowboys practice squad after spending the entire 2007 on the Cowboys practice squad.  Bartel, after a brief baseball career in the Cincinnati Reds system, finished his collegiate career at Tarleton State. 

DAWSON HITS AGAIN: K Phil Dawson has connected on a field goal in a career best 11 consecutive games, including two field goals against Houston on Nov. 23. The last game Dawson did not record a field goal was Dec. 23, 2007 at Cincinnati. After connecting on a pair of 32-yard field goals in the first half against the Texans, Dawson had a streak of 15 consecutive field goals made snapped on a fourth quarter 39-yard field goal that he missed wide left. Dawson is 24-of-27 on field goal attempts this season. 

Dawson connected on a career-high 56-yard game-winning field goal with 1:39 remaining against the Bills on Nov. 17. The field goal was the fourth longest in Browns history and the fifth of the contest for Dawson. The kick marked the 12th career game-winner for Dawson. Playing in his 150th career game, Dawson connected on his 200th career field goal with his first field goal of the game in the first quarter. Dawson became the first player in Browns history to convert a 50+ yard field goal in three consecutive games. 

DEFENSE GETTING TURNOVERS: With a +5 turnover ratio, the Browns rank tied for seventh in the NFL. The Browns recorded two interceptions against the Texans on Nov. 23 with DBs Sean Jones andBrodney Pooleach registering interceptions. Cleveland has totaled 15 interceptions on the season with DB Eric Wright and Pool leading the squad with three each. Cleveland has also recovered five fumbles. 

HOSTING THE LAST THREE SUPER BOWL CHAMPS: Cleveland will play the last three defending Super Bowl Champions at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns defeated the N.Y. Giants (2007) 35-14 on Oct. 13. Cleveland will face Indianapolis (2006) on Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m. The Browns dropped a 10-6 decision against Pittsburgh (2005) on Sunday, Sept. 14.  

FROM THE LOCKER ROOMBrady Quinn(On if he decided to have surgery or wear a splint)- “I have not yet. It is something that I am praying about a lot and trying to get a chance for my family to talk about it as well and figure what is going to be best.” 

(On the decision to play last week)- “There was a collaborative effort going into it. We had talked about the course of action we were going to take going into the game. That was something that was my decision to go ahead and play. That was one of the options at that point. I did the best I could to make the best of it.” 

(On if he regrets playing)- “Not at all, why would I ever regret playing? I knew that it was a consequence if I went in there and played and that was something I was willing to risk. If I had a chance to do it over I would do it again.” 

Derek Anderson(On being the starter again)- “Obviously it’s an opportunity that we have. Every opportunity I get I am thankful for that. I going to go out and do what we can to win some games.” 

(On staying prepared)- “I never really lost focus. I never quit doing my job. Knowing the situation, this is a good example and here we go.” 

(On Peyton Manning)- “He is a great quarterback with a lot of great weapons. He won a Super Bowl. I’ve watched some things they do. He has played 10-11 years and he is a guy growing up I kind of paid attention to.”  

Kellen Winslow(On if he feels for Brady Quinn)- “Yes. He can’t play and when you can’t play it hurts. We have just got to move on. (We are) 4-7 and see what we can do from here.” 

(On what he saw in Brady Quinn)- “He is real calm, real confident. I just think he is going to be a good quarterback for a long time in this league.” 

(On the Indianapolis offense)- “They do what they are good at and they stick to it. They have been a prolific offense for a long time. The defense has to worry about that, luckily we (the offense) don’t have to worry about that. We on offense have to get going. The defense has been doing their job for the most part and the offensive side of the ball hasn’t. We have got to get going.” 

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BROWNS HOST HOUSTON TEXANS THIS SUNDAY AT 1:00 P.M. 

The Cleveland Browns are hosting the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium.  

Sarah Melton will perform the National Anthem and presenting the colors will be the United States Coast Guard.  During halftime, the Southern Hills Youth Football program will showcase their talents on the field.  Cleveland Browns Youth Football is presented by Medical Mutual of Ohio, in association with Dick’s Sporting Goods. 

During pregame, the Browns Backers Worldwide will be presenting a check to the Cleveland Browns Foundation as recently over 30 Browns Backers clubs donated through the annual Browns Backers Worldwide Foundation Fundraiser.  Kent Browns Backers Mike Hutsler and Marty Beyner will represent Browns Backers Worldwide and present a check for over $8,000 to the Cleveland Browns Foundation. 

The Browns will also pay tribute to the Coast Guard with the ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ Honor Row game day feature at the end of the first quarter.  The Browns created the ‘Hats Off to Our Heroes’ community relations program to honor those representatives who epitomize the core of our community and have positively impacted our neighborhoods. 

Additionally, several players will be hosting special guests at each home game throughout the year.  Defensive lineman Shaun Smith works with local students through his “Lining Up with Shaun Smith” program, linebacker Antwan Peek assists several non-profit groups, who are part of his “Peek’s Pound”, safety Brodney Pool also provides support to local students through his “Pool’s Posse” program, safety Mike Adams and his “Mike Adams Rising Stars” program works with the ‘I am NOT a Hero Foundation’, and kicker Phil Dawson, along with his wife Shannon, have partnered with Adoption Network to provide families the opportunity to attend games this year.  Also, defensive lineman Shaun Rogers works with three schools through his ‘Baby’s Block” program and defensive lineman Corey Williams has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters through his “C Dub’s Club” program.  Lastly, Braylon Edwards will host students from his Advance 100 program for a special day. 

The Browns will have many special guests coming as nearly 50 alumni will enjoy the game and over 15 Browns Backers Groups, including visits from five different states.  The Browns welcome the Bloomington (Bloomington, Ind.), Chicagoland (Chicago, Ill.), Mid Jersey (Trenton, N.J.), Southeast Michigan (Plymouth, Mich.) and Niagara (Ontario, Canada) Browns Backers to name a few. 

The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m., however gates will open at 11:00 a.m. with inflatables and interactives along the Tailgate Terrace, located on the East Patio.  BrownsTown, located on the North side of the Stadium, is the official tailgate spot for ticketed patrons and offers food and drinks and opens at 11:00 a.m.  Also, The Grille, located along Alfred Lerner Way, offers an assortment of food and beverages and will open at 11:00 a.m.   

In addition, Legends, a sports bar located behind the Dawg Pound, features two full bars, novelty shops, a full kitchen and 37 flat screen televisions.  Legends can be accessed from the Stadium’s east ramps, stairs or elevator, and will be open beginning at 11:00 a.m. 

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INJURY REPORT 

CLEVELAND: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: RB Jerome Harrison (hamstring), S Sean Jones (ankle), DT Shaun Smith (calf), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: TE Steve Heiden (elbow), DT Shaun Rogers (neck), G Eric Steinbach (ribs), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), DE Corey Williams (shoulder), RB Jason Wright (neck); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:  QB Brady Quinn (right finger). 

HOUSTON: OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY): QB Matt Schaub (knee); DID NOT PRACTICE: G Chester Pitts (calf); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: DT Travis Johnson (knee), DT Amobi Okoye (ankle), RB Steve Slaton (chest); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE: WR Andre Davis (finger), LB Morlon Greenwood (fibula), RB Ryan Moats (ankle).NEWS & NOTES 

DAWSON HITS FROM 50+ IN THREE STRAIGHT: K Phil Dawson connected on a career-high 56-yard game-winning field goal with 1:39 remaining against the Bills on Nov. 17. The field goal was the fourth longest in Browns history and the fifth of the contest for Dawson. Playing in his 150th career game, Dawson connected on his 200th career field goal with his first field goal of the game in the first quarter. Dawson became the first player in Browns history to convert a 50+ yard field goal in three consecutive games. Dawson connected on a then-career high 54-yard field goal against the Ravens on Nov. 2 and a 52-yard field goal against the Broncos on Nov. 6.  

DEFENSE GETTING TURNOVERS: With a +8 turnover ratio, the Browns rank third in the NFL. The Browns recorded three first quarter interceptions against Buffalo on Nov. 17 as LBs Kamerion Wimbley and Andra Davis and DB Brandon McDonald each registered interceptions. The three first quarter interceptions marked the first time the Browns intercepted three passes in one quarter since Nov. 19, 2006, when the Browns intercepted Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger three times in the third quarter. The Browns have totaled three interceptions in three contests this year. Cleveland has totaled 13 interceptions on the season with DB Eric Wright leading the squad with three. Cleveland has also recovered five fumbles.  

QUINN ENGINEERS FIRST CAREER WIN: QB Brady Quinn picked up his first career win as a starting quarterback with the Browns 29-27 victory over Buffalo on Nov. 17. Quinn led the Browns on a 7-play 28 yard drive which resulted in K Phil Dawson’s 56-yard game winning field goal with 1:39 remaining. Quinn finished 14-of-36 for 185 yards.  

Quinn also engineered the Browns longest drive of the season when he drove the team 96 yards on 12 plays in the second quarter. On the drive, Quinn went 4-of-5 for 62 yards. WR/KR Joshua Cribbs capped off the drive with a two-yard TD plunge. 

HARRISON HELPS BIG NIGHT ON THE GROUND: The Browns rushed for a season-high 161 yards as RB Jerome Harrison rushed for a career-high 80 yards on 3 carries, including his first career rushing TD on a 72-yard scamper on the first play of the fourth quarter. RB Jamal Lewis added 18 carries for 65 yards and Joshua Cribbs added his first career rushing TD on a 2 yard score. Harrison’s 72-yard sprint was the longest touchdown run by a Brown since RB Reuben Droughns went 75-yards for a score against Miami on Nov. 20, 2005.  

FROM THE LOCKER ROOMBraylon Edwards(On his rhythm with Brady Quinn)- “He is coming into his own, learning the system and getting more comfortable back there. Having (Kellen Winslow), Jamal (Lewis) and myself in there, he is just relaxing and letting the game come to him.” 

(On winning at home)- “We have got to start making plays at home. We have the opportunities, we have been in the situation where we could have gotten victories at home, but we are not finishing or at least we didn’t finish those games. We have got to come out and play four quarters worth of football. Football is not always pretty as you saw on Monday night but if you finish and stay the course you win ball games.”  

Jamal Lewis(On not having a 100-yard game this season)- “Opportunities have to present themselves in order to get that. At the same time you have to be able to get those carries in order to get those numbers. I was always taught if you get 25 carries a game and get 4 yards a carry, there’s 100 yards. I’m not complaining about it. I am not looking for it. If it comes it comes, but at the same time I just hope we can execute well.”  

(On Jerome Harrison)- “I think we compliment each other very well. With me being a power back and I can also have breakaway speed to get away and make the home run. With him, you can’t approach him the same way you approach me as far as tackling, the scheme and what you try to do to stop his progress. Its two different styles, he is more of a scat back. He is smaller and a quick back and it’s different.”  

Brady Quinn(On where he can improve)- “I think overall just passing efficiency. I think that’s something that hurt us in the game. Also communication on different things. If you look back at the green zone for us, (we) didn’t really convert as much as we’d like to. Obviously we were getting field goals but we want touchdowns. Third down efficiency, just need to pick up a few things here and there.” 

(On what the win vs. Buffalo meant)- “My confidence has always been there. I think the biggest thing is it told our team that we came back and kept fighting. We came through with a victory and it is something we needed to get done.” 

(On his injury)- “Basically I am sure you guys have heard what Romeo said, I banged up my finger Monday night. I think it was the first quarter. I hit it again later in the second quarter. At this point it is a little sore. I practiced yesterday, (I am) practicing today. We are just doing the best we can to take a little precaution and make sure it’s alright and that’s pretty much it.” 

Hank Fraley(On Brady Quinn’s injury)- “I really did not know. He looked fine. If you didn’t say a word to me or anybody in this locker room, I don’t think any of us would even known. You have really got to ask him how he is feeling. He seemed fine and threw the ball fine.” 

(On the struggles at home)- “It is really about execution. We always want to win at home. We just haven’t got it done at home this year and it’s a shame because it’s always fun winning at home. Your fans are always into it and stuff like that. We just haven’t executed well. We are working to change that. We are excited to be back home in front of our fans.”  

Phil Dawson(On his kick on Monday night)- “That was a special one. Any time you make a kick to win that’s a big one and when you consider it was kind of a long one, Monday Night Football and a critical point in the season where this team desperately needed a victory. You mix all that together it’s a pretty special one. It’s very short lived, I am already feeling the heat trying to get ready for another one. I know if I go out there and duck hook one, I am right back to ground zero. It was very special. I think we enjoyed it, but I am already back to work.”  

(On the weather)- “It is always a challenge. I have said it before, I am humbled every Sunday I come down to Cleveland Browns Stadium because you can’t take anything for granted. You have got to come ready to play each and every week. I am watching that weather channel and trying to get that forecast down and obviously be out there first thing Sunday morning, trying to get a feel for how the day is going to go.” 

– BROWNS –

THIS WEEKS GAME IS MONDAY NIGHT. HOPE TO SEE ALOT OF FOLKS OUT. EVEN IS YOU ONLY COME OUT FOR A HALF.

lets hope the defence plays better this week 

INJURY REPORT 

CLEVELAND: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE: TE Darnell Dinkins (ribs), DT Shaun Rogers (neck), G Eric Steinbach (ribs), DE Corey Williams (shoulder). 

BUFFALO: DID NOT PRACTICE: WR Josh Reed (ankle), TE Robert Royal (ankle), DE Aaron Schobel (foot)LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: WR James Hardy (hip), S Donte Whitner (shoulder); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE: G Brad Butler (knee). 

NEWS & NOTES 

BROWNS ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: The Browns will play back-to-back primetime games for the first time in club history. Cleveland fell to Denver 34-30 on Nov. 6 on Thursday Night Football on the NFL Network. The Browns are 18-25 overall in primetime games, with a 1-2 mark this season. The Browns are 14-12 on Monday Night Football and hold an 11-8 record at home. Earlier this season, this Browns rolled up 454 yards of net offense in a 35-14 victory over the defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants on Oct. 13. WR Braylon Edwards set a career high with 154 yards on five receptions. DB Eric Wright returned an interception 94 yards in the fourth quarter to seal the Browns victory.  

The Browns have five nationally televised regular season games during the 2008 campaign, including three Monday Night (ESPN) contests, one Sunday Night (NBC) game and one Thursday Night (NFL Network) contest. Previously, the most national primetime games that featured the Browns in a single-season were three during both the 1988 and 1989 seasons. 

WINSLOW POSTS FIRST CAREER MULTI-TOUCHDOWN GAME: TE Kellen Winslow recorded his first multi-touchdown game of his career against Denver on Nov. 6. He scored his 10th career touchdown after a 5-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and his 11th career touchdown after a 16-yard reception in the second quarter. Winslow finished with 111 yards on 10 receptions. It marked the fourth 100-yard receiving game of his career.  

DAWSON HITS FROM 50+ IN BACK TO BACK GAMES: K Phil Dawson connected on a career high 54-yard field goal against the Ravens on Nov. 2 and added a 52-yard field goal the following week against the Broncos on Nov. 6. It marked the first time that a Browns kicker has connected on 50-plus yard field goals in back-to-back games since Matt Stover accomplished the feat during the 1991 season.   

DAWSON ONE SHY OF 200 FOR HIS CAREER:  With 17 field goals this season, K Phil Dawson has made 199 career field goals.  Dawson sits at third on the Browns career field goal list as Don Cockroft ranks second with 216 career field goals and Lou Groza leads the list with 234 field goals.  In addition to his 199 field goals, Dawson has totaled 252 extra points and one rushing touchdown for 855 career points, which also ranks third on the Browns all-time list. 

BROWNS ‘SHOP TILL YOU DROP’ ON TUESDAY, NOV. 18 AT TEAM SHOP:  The Browns are hosting a special autograph session with Joshua Cribbs, Shaun Rogers and Eric Wright at the Team Shop at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Come meet some of your favorite Browns players and enjoy special discounts on merchandise and stadium tours as well. 

FROM THE LOCKER ROOMJamal Lewis(On the team rebounding)- “I am very confident. I think we’ve got a group of guys that are willing to fight and want to go out there and get it done. We have got to go out there like I’ve every week and just execute and just do what coach preaches and that’s finish.” 

(On Buffalo’s defense)- “They remind me a lot of a Washington defense. It’s a stout defense, you don’t have any big names that jump out at you, but you have a group of guys that are playing together collectively, finishing and just flying around. They have got a lot of high motor guys and I think they are pretty much a solid defense with everybody trying to do their job.”  

Brady Quinn(On what is different in his second week as starter)- “We have got a little more time to prepare. Buffalo is a tough team, solid defense all around. It presents a tough task not only for myself coming into my second start, but for our team going into an environment like Buffalo on Monday night.”  

(On playing back to back prime time games in his first two starts)- “It feels a little bit like college, you get a little more attention. I have been used to that since playing college ball so not much has changed.” 

(On how he benefitted from sitting a year and a half)- “The speed of the game, I think coming into it a year and a half later as apposed to right away I was able to adapt. It wasn’t even an adjustment. It was as if I had been doing it all along. That was one of the nice things about it. Having that year and a half under my belt, I was able to get right in there and play.”  

Kellen Winslow(On the team)- “We are 3-6 and we just have to rally back and see what we can do from here. We don’t feel good where we are right now but heading into the schedule we are fine. We are going to get going here. We just haven’t finished the last couple games.” 

(On Jamal Lewis’ comments)- “Jamal (Lewis) doesn’t say much and when he does say something people listen. I just think everybody was frustrated. It’s just disappointing how the season has gone so far for us. I just think guys are frustrated.”  

Phil Dawson(On last year’s game with Buffalo)- “I don’t know how it could have gotten much more difficult then it was. Snow everywhere, not only coming down but already on the ground. You couldn’t see the field. The wind was just ridiculous. It was cold, it wasn’t quite as cold as some of the other ones we have had here, but when you mix all that together it was a pretty brutal day.” 

(On his field goals against Buffalo last season)- “I got lucky. I tried to clear off a spot, but even with that the ground underneath the snow was frozen. It was a crapshoot at best. We got lucky. I wish I could sit here and say I had it all planned out, prepared for it and this and that, but sometimes you go out there and try your best. Sometimes they go in and sometimes they don’t and they went in that day.”  

(On when he knew his 49-yard field goal was good last year against Buffalo)- “When the referees put their hands up. You really didn’t know what the ball was going to do in the air. I knew I hit it well, but that didn’t guarantee it would go through. To be honest, I was having a hard time seeing it when it crossed through. The snow was coming down so I just stared at the referees and when they (put their hands up), I knew it was good.” 

– BROWNS – 

It is nice to see the defense playing well. hopefully the offense will will take notice ad pick up their play as well.

INJURY REPORT 

CLEVELAND:DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: RB Jamal Lewis (not injury related), G Ryan Tucker (knee), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), DE Corey Williams (shoulder); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:S Mike Adams (hamstring), S Sean Jones (knee), LB Shantee Orr (foot), DT Shaun Smith (hand), WR Donte’ Stallworth (quadricep). 

BALTIMORE:OUT (WILL NOT PLAY): S Dawan Landry (neck); DID NOT PARTICPATE IN PRACTICE: T Jared Gaither (neck), CB Chris McAlister (knee), TE Daniel Wilcox (thigh); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (ankle), WR Yamon Figurs (knee), RB Willis McGahee (ankle), CB Samari Rolle (neck), T Adam Terry (knee), CB Frank Walker (thigh); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE: TE Todd Heap (neck), RB Le’Ron McClain (ankle), S Ed Reed (shoulder, neck). 

NEWS & NOTES 

DEFENSE GETTING TURNOVERS:With a +6 turnover ratio, the Browns rank tied for fourth in the NFL. Cleveland has totaled nine interceptions on the season with DB Eric Wright leading the squad with three. Cleveland has also recovered four fumbles.  

The Cleveland defense ranks 10th in the league in passing yards allowed per game with an average of 195.0 per contest. In addition, David Garrard is the only quarterback to throw more than one TD pass vs. Cleveland. 

ROGERS TURNING HEADS: DL Shaun Rogers has made a huge impact in his first season a member of the Browns. Rogers ranks third on the club overall and leads all defensive lineman with 32 total tackles (22 solo and 8 asst.). Rogers leads the squad with 3.5 sacks, and has added 2 TFL, 10 QB pressures and one blocked field goal.   

HOME SWEET HOME: The Browns return to the friendly confines of Cleveland Browns Stadium for four of its next five games. The Browns are 1-2 at home on the season. In 2007, the Browns set a franchise record with a 7-1 mark at home.   

ANDERSON INCREASES STREAK: QB Derek Anderson extended his streak of passing attempts without an interception to 105, his career best. Anderson ranks as the seventh longest current streak in the NFL at 105. His last interception came against Cincinnati on Sept. 28.  His previous career best was 92 attempts spanning from Nov. 4 against Seattle to Nov. 18 at Baltimore during the 2007 season.  

LONGEST CURRENT STREAKS / CONSECUTIVE ATTEMPTS WITHOUT THROWING AN INTERCEPTION           Total   Player                     Team1.        252     Jason Campbell       Washington2.        203     Todd Collins            Washington3.        151     David Garrard         Jacksonville4.        133     Cleo Lemon             Jacksonville5.        116     Kyle Orton              Chicago6.        111     Jeff Garcia              Tampa Bay7.        105     Derek Anderson     Cleveland 

FROM THE LOCKER ROOM 

Jamal Lewis(On facing his former team)- “It’s always special playing against the Ravens because they have got all of the guys I played with. There are a few guys I left behind when I was there so it is good to go back and see those guys and actually play against them. It’s fun.”  

(On getting 100 yards rushing vs. Baltimore)- “I’d like to get 100 period. I haven’t got 100 yet this year. I don’t care who it’s against honestly. That’s what we strive for. I know if I can get yards this offense is doing well during the game. It’s not about the numbers. It’s about executing and going out there and doing what we are supposed to do as a team. That is what we need to do to really rebound off last week and do the same things as far as playing as a team all the way across the board offense, defense and special teams. That is the key.” 

Kellen Winslow(On what the Ravens defense does well)- “They are a 3-4 team. They overload a side. They zone-dog with coverage behind it to confuse the offense and get to the quarterback and try to force them into mistakes.” 

(On the magnitude of this game)- “This is a huge game. We can win the division game get to .500 and go from there. If we go to 3-5 we are behind in the division. We need to catch up right now. We need this game.”  

Eric Steinbach(On the struggles at the goal line)- “At the beginning of the year the offense wasn’t clicking and the last couple weeks with the goal line situation we haven’t had a chance to punch it in. This week, I hope we get another opportunity to get down to the goal line, I know we will be excited to get that ball ran in there and score early so we don’t have to sit there for five minutes during a goal line stand and try to call four or five plays.”  

(On what the Ravens defense does well)- “Getting teams backed up and feeding off of offense’s mistakes. It’s not really magic or special plays that they are calling, if an offense gets backed up or they cause a turnover then you will see Ray Lewis pumping up the defense and getting them all riled up, especially at their place. I think it is an advantage for us obviously to be a home this time and get our crowd into it. If we can just move those chains and get positive yards early on those third down situations won’t be like they were the first time around up at their place.” 

– BROWNS –

CLEVELAND: OUT (WILL NOT PLAY): DT Shaun Smith (hand); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: S Mike Adams (hamstring), RB Jamal Lewis (not injury related), LB Shantee Orr (foot), G Ryan Tucker (knee), DE Corey Williams (shoulder); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE: TE Steve Heiden (pectoral). 

JACKSONVILLE:OUT (WILL NOT PLAY): WR Mike Walker (knee); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: DT John Henderson (hamstring), DT Rob Meier (knee), G Tutan Reyes (knee). NEWS & NOTES 

BROWNS TO HONOR HALL OF FAME OFFENSIVE GUARD GENE HICKERSON: The Browns will honor Hall of Fame offensive guard Gene Hickerson by wearing a sticker on the back, lower left of the helmet next to the NFL Shield for the remainder of the season.  The round sticker will be black and have GH in white lettering. 

Hickerson passed away Monday at the age of 73.  Hickerson joined the Browns as a seventh-round draft choice out of Mississippi in 1957.  His 15-year career, all with the Browns (1958-60, 1962-73), ended in 1973 as he played in 202 games, which ranks fourth highest in franchise history, including a streak of 165 consecutive games, which also ranks fifth longest in team annals.  He appeared in six Pro Bowls (1966-71) and was voted an all-league selection on five occasions (1966-70).  Hickerson was named the NFL’s most outstanding blocker in 1969 and throughout his career was part of an offensive line that paved the way for three Hall of Famers, legendary running backs Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell and Leroy Kelly. 

“Everyone associated with the Cleveland Browns is saddened by his loss,” said Browns Head Coach Romeo Crennel. “His tenacity as a blocker and toughness as a player epitomized what it is to be a Cleveland Brown.  We send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Hickerson family.” 

ALLOWING 14 OR FEWER: Cleveland has allowed 14 or fewer points in four of its six games in 2008.  Last season, the Browns defense allowed 14 or fewer points in three games. The Browns defense ranks seventh in the league in points allowed with an average of 17.7 points per game.  

SCORELESS STREAK SNAPPED: The Browns posted back-to-back scoreless halves in the second half against the Giants on Oct. 13 and in the first half against Washington on Oct. 19. After WR Plaxico Burress scored on a 3-yard pass from Eli Manning with 12 seconds remaining in the second quarter, the Browns went 62:44 without allowing a point until RB Clinton Portis found the end zone on a 3-yard run with 12:28 in the third quarter.  

HALL LEADS NFL ROOKIES: Seventh-round pick LB Alex Hall has had a strong showing in his first NFL season. Hall recorded a sack in three consecutive games at Baltimore on Sept. 21, at Cincinnati on Sept. 28 and vs. the New York Giants on Oct. 13. With his three sacks, Hall leads all NFL rookies in sacks. 

JONES SETS CAREER HIGH: DB Sean Jones made an impact in his first game back after missing the previous four contests due to a knee injury.  The fifth-year pro recorded a career high 16 total tackles (10 solo and 6 asst.) at Washington on Oct. 19. His previous career high was 13 against Cincinnati on Sept. 17, 2006.  

FROM THE LOCKER ROOM 

Derek Anderson(On not having Winslow this Sunday)- “We didn’t have him versus New York and we were able to get some things done. I think (Steve) Heiden, (Darnell) Dinkins and Martin (Rucker) are all good players and can hopefully fill the void.” 

(On the importance of this game)- “We are struggling a little bit. It is a big game for us. Like we have talked about, everyone in our division has to play all of these teams too and a lot of those guys haven’t even got to some of the more difficult games. It is a big game for us.”  

Joshua Cribbs(On the Kellen Winslow situation)- “This is the NFL. They own us, we are products to the NFL. We are bound by certain rules to keep the integrity of not only the NFL, but the team and sometimes things will be said in the heat of the moment, taken out of context, or the wrong way emotionally but what’s done is done. We talked with him as a team and as individuals and his head is in the right place right now. Kellen always says what he feels, he speaks his mind and he is good person. He has a lot of emotion and he brings that same emotion to the game so we can’t fault him in that. We have advised him to keep it amongst the team, he understands and he is going to own up to everything like a man and that is what he is doing. ” 

(On the Jacksonville game)- “Knowing that we will not have (Kellen Winslow) out there we know we have got to play ever harder. We want our guys to come in and pick up the slack where he left. The ship doesn’t stop because of one guy, it gets stronger with him, but it doesn’t stop. We are going to keep going forward and keep fighting.”  

Jamal Lewis(On the Jaguars defense)- “They are a good defense, I have played Jacksonville a couple times. They are just a hardnosed defense. Jack Del Rio, I played him in Baltimore and I kind of know his intensity and what he is going to bring to this defense. He will have them fired up and ready. They are just a solid defense all the way across the board, big guys up front and they have a good front seven. I think they will play with the safety down a little bit and try to get eight in the box some way, but if we go out and execute, do our job and be consistent in what we do, we will be alright.”  

(On Sunday’s game)- “Every game is important, because it is the next one it is important. We just have to go out there and do our job and that is pretty much it. We can’t think about what will happen if, 2-5 and all of that, we just have to just go out there do our job, play hard, play as a team and pull this thing together like we know it can be.” 

Hank Fraley(On the importance of this week’s game)- “We really can’t afford to keep losing, we all know that. There are a couple teams that have kind of separated themselves from the pack. There’s a lot of teams that are 4-3, 3-3 and 2-4 so it a big hill for us to stay there and try to get to 3-4, to stay with the pack and don’t keep getting pushed back behind the leader. It’s definitely a big game for us in Jacksonville. It’s an AFC game, we know when it comes down to the end there is a lot of tie breakers at stake. They also know the whole situation so we have to go down there and win this week.”  

(On the team’s inconsistency)- “I feel like it has been more the offense then the rest of the team. Offensively we are just missing and it’s a shame. It takes 11 guys on offense to get the job done and we haven’t been consistent all 11 of us. It has always been a thing here or there offensively. It’s all about that inch, and if you are an inch off it just doesn’t like right. That’s what all of our losses have been and our win it was right on. It is easier said than done but it is all about that inch and being consistent all 11 of us.” 

## BROWNS ##

 is was a good night to watch the browns win .

INJURY REPORT

CLEVELAND: OUT (WILL NOT PLAY): DT Shaun Smith (hand); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: FB Lawrence Vickers (not injury related); TE Kellen Winslow (illness); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE: T Kevin Shaffer (concussion), T Ryan Tucker (knee). 

WASHINGTON: OUT (WILL NOT PLAY): RB Ladell Betts (knee); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: S Chris Horton (ankle), RB Clinton Portis (hip), CB Carlos Rogers (calf), T Chris Samuels (ankle), DE Jason Taylor (calf); LIMATED PARTIPATION IN PRACTICE: LB Khary Campbell (calf), CB Fred Smoot (groin); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE:  G Pete Kendall (knee), CB Shawn Springs (calf). 

NEWS & NOTES 

BROWNS ACCOMPLISH RARE FEAT: In the Browns 35-14 win over the Giants last Monday night, Browns P Dave Zastudil enjoyed a quiet evening.  The Browns offense did not have to punt, did not commit a turnover or allow a sack for the first time in club history.  Since 1963, when sacks were officially recorded, there have only been four NFL games where an offense has not allowed a sack, committed a turnover or had to register a punt in a regular season game.  Below are the four games: 

  Cleveland                 October 13, 2008 

  NY Jets                   December 19, 2004 

  Tampa Bay                 November 1, 1998 

  San Francisco             December 19, 1993 

Also, the last game the Browns did not have to punt in the contest was Nov. 5, 1995 vs. Houston. 

WRIGHT NAMED AFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DB Eric Wright was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.  Wright had three solo tackles, two passes defensed and one interception returned for a touchdown in Monday Night’s 35-14 win over the New York Giants.  In the contest, Wright’s fourth quarter interception sealed the victory as his 94-yard interception return for a touchdown turned a 13 point advantage into the 35-14 final.  The interception return also was the fourth longest in club history. 

Wright currently is tied for fourth in the NFL with three interceptions.  In five games this season, Wright ranks third overall on the club with 25 tackles, including 21 solo, leads the team with three interceptions and is tied for first on the club with four passes defensed.