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Browns Recap Game #15
By Michael Greenland

The beleaguered Browns showed a little fight today. Things didn't break their way, but Buffalo left some chances on the field too. In the end, a fairly even game ended with the Bills slinking out of town with a 23-20 victory.

The defense had a tale of two halves. They had no answer for the Bills running game in the first half, and it looked like a rout might be on. They toughened up considerably in the second half and kept things respectable. Myles Garrett only had half a sack today, but it's clear he's still affecting the outcomes of games because teams are scheming their entire offenses to negate him.

The offense continues to look like it's led by a bunch of rookies. They'll do some really ugly things, and then turn around and make positive plays that defy descrpition. It's becoming more likely each week that the Browns will use their bevy of early draft picks next year to shore up the many holes on the roster, and wait on taking the big swing at a QB. Shedeur Sanders isn't close to a franchise quarterback, but he does enough really good things to make you wonder how he'd fare with an off-season to prepare and a head coach who believes in him. This week Shedeur showed restraint, often taking what the defense gave him instead of forcing big plays. He took some big losses, but showed maturity.

I didn't see the injury to Quinshon Judkins, and I don't want to. It's unfortunate his season ended this way. Still, his replacements showed some potential. With the likelihood that Judkins may not be ready even next season, this is an opportunity for young players to show what they can do.

The team showed fight this week, unlike last week. We'll see if that carries over to next week. A good, but hardly great, Steelers team (and their fan base, no doubt) rolls into town next Sunday. It would be fun to be a roadblock to their postseason hopes.