bring on one of the weirdest game circumstances in browns history ..
The following players will be inactive for today's game against the Raiders.
CB Greg Newsome II
WR Lawrence Cager
DT Josiah Bronson
Additionally, special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as acting head coach for Kevin Stefanski, and Chief of Staff Callie Brownson will be the interim running backs coach for acting running backs coach Ryan Cordell.
GAME CAPTAIN:
S M.J. Stewart
Newsome *really* took a heavy Bye Week shot to the noggin. Still inactive even after we got a couple of extra days...
It is easier to list who is active right? 90 minutes before game time.
Does anybody know who the actual starting OL will be?
Sorry Jake, but I will be surprised if I see that tonight. Hopefully, pleasantly.
Let us please pull off the miracle win tonight!
So not one player on the Raiders tested positive for Covid? Sounds a little fishy to me that we have 20 plus and they have none.
Browns 16
Raiders 13
Says the broadcast!
I don't know that the Raiders were tested...cycles are confusing.
So not one player on the Raiders tested positive for Covid? Sounds a little fishy to me that we have 20 plus and they have none.
CLEVELAND — Raiders’ cornerback Nate Hobbs has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Monday’s 2 p.m. game against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Listening on radio at work. Take the ball first? Why?
Raiders will follow the Ravens blueprint and stack the box with 8 and 9 and force Mullens to throw. *GULP*
I must be living in an alternate universe. Higgins!
Uhhg one step forward two back
Wow, we're actually using the WRs under AVP!
And this is why you dont take the ball first with the condition this team is in. I'm sure stefanski demanded we take ball first if we win toss 🙄
That was a forgettable drive.
i hate that draw play there
Raiders playing Downhill defense
Raiders set up to score here.
Defense is going to have to win this game
This could get ugly fast.
Very bad play call by AVP, going back to the same play that they were called for a delay of game on. They saw it the first time and almost took the handoff the 2nd time. I saw that coming the whole way
The Defense is gonna have to make a stand cause this will be a low scoring game for us.
Yep, just checked in to see if everybody was rooting for the team. I see the negative nans all showed up, so I'm out.
Uhhg maybe it's good I'm at work
Didn't know DeSean Jackson was on their team. Hmmmmm.
Should have not received ball first .
Mj Stewart is getting abused
some awful defensive play calling. might be a very long game
After this loss our main focus should be beating Steelers and bengals and keeping them our of playoffs
Has there been a contested pass catch yet? Wide open by several yards
That was a dumb attempt by Carr.
To many guys not knowing what to do
After this loss our main focus should be beating Steelers and bengals and keeping them our of playoffs
If it works out that way with no chance left for us, then I prefer the Bengals win the division over the Ravens or Steelers.
That’s not a new kid coming off the practice squad. That’s your shut down corner.
This defense is sooooo overrated
Well... Offense looked inept first drive. Special teams gave up a ton of yards on the punt. Defense looked more inept than the offense.
Guess it can only go up from here.
If they put the clamps on Chubb we won't be able to do anything
I almost don't even care anymore.
Well... Offense looked inept first drive. Special teams gave up a ton of yards on the punt. Defense looked more inept than the offense.
Guess it can only go up from here.
That’s the spirit!!
Why in the world would we win the toss and take the ball???
Well... Offense looked inept first drive. Special teams gave up a ton of yards on the punt. Defense looked more inept than the offense.
Guess it can only go up from here.
Challenge accepted?
Our pass defense is atrocious
If we get destroyed, Covid-19's fault. If we win, Christmas Miracle. Either way, just try to enjoy.
We seem VERY iffy in the pass on both sides of the ball
Abram is all over the place just stalking the box
We're fine. We're just getting warmed up. We're not used to a 5 O'clock start.
omg how do you drop that!!!!
This kid needs you to catch that DPJ.
Wow, that might be the worst drop of the season!
DPJ has two HUGE drops that loom large to the seasons end
amazing punt. defense you better get off the field
Good punt. Stuck them on their 4.
I'm very familiar with the way these Browns look
Our offense looks Browns circa 2004
Is it too late to forfeit?
DPJ has not emerged like they though this year. Officially, we have the worst receiving corps in the league.
Why are we playing so far off right now
This broadcast is terrible.
I really miss Spiro Dedes and CBS, lol
The CBs playing the McCushion D.
Yeah I hate the soft approach. We need the defense to make plays not react
Woods drives me nuts with that crap. I know he plays the odds on his D, but it seems insane at times.
Just wanted to thank the NFL for another screw job. And against the Raiders AGAIN. SMH
The way they're backed up we are ripe for a long pass play!!!
That’s a freaking HUGE play in this game
That shouldn’t be rewarded
I'm gone. Have fun losers.
Bogus call. If anything, offensive Pi
We are just not good right now vs the pass
With the team in the state we’re in, having to overcome the refs will be impossible.
Hey, maybe they will call the holds on MG today and the D won't work so hard...
Because the NFL is SCREWING the Browns AGAIN. Davis and all his whining didn't help. Total [censored]. But nothing new. Goodell can suck it.
We needed that. Too bad we didnt grab it
A Christmas miracle will be if we win tonight and on Saturday in Green Bay!!!
Because the NFL is SCREWING the Browns AGAIN. Davis and all his whining didn't help. Total [censored]. But nothing new. Goodell can suck it.
That should have never thrown that flag ... smh
Absolute BS PI calls like that should be able to be challenged. WOW, was that bad
Absolute BS PI calls like that should be able to be challenged. WOW, was that bad
Don't have the NFL Network, so just listening. But if it was that bad, consider it NFL punishment for making them move the game to Monday against their previous "no move" rules.
Colquitt definitely stepping up.
Defense is going to be gassed at Halftime
Defense is going to be gassed at Halftime
Yep.
This is bad
I honestly dont think our offense can muster 7 points
Is Lauletta better than Mullins
Walker takes such poor angles
Is it me or does it feel like Chubb hasnt had a long run in like 2 months?
Yeah chubb has been bottled up
front 7 getting owned on the ground
We are so fortunate they didnt throw to Renfrow there
I'm hoping to see Joe Jackson do some steppin' out tonight.
Offense is backed up inside the 10 .. that ain’t good
Anybody seen our running game?
DPJ is freaking killing us
our recievers need to step up
DPJ has really dropped down in my eyes .. I had high hopes
man chubb normally runs through that
our best offense is the raiders ST and offense screwing up. smh
This isn’t competitive football. NFL is from my perspective a joke and the only thing they care about is money. As European viewer is hard to take this [censored] show serious.
Defense is going to be gassed at Halftime
Correction...by mid 2nd Quarter
Frustrating that it seems all the actual pass routes appear to be short of the sticks on crucial downs. I think about the 3rd or 4th series where pass is short of the sticks and ball dead short.
At least our starters will be rested for the game on saturday....
Our WRs and interior DL need totally scrapped
At least our starters will be rested for the game on saturday....
Season will be over tonight.
They will just keep running the ball down our throats. Joe woods doesnt know how to make adjustments
A 2 score game means ballgame
MJ Stewart needs benched now!
carr back there texting his mom before throwing
Malcom Smith is no longer a good linebacker
This is like torture quite honestly
At least our starters will be rested for the game on saturday....
Season will be over tonight.
Yep...Browns are done if they lose today. NOT beating Green Bay at Green Bay (even with a full roster).
Pass rush is non existent. That and the running game were our only shot.
Both garbage. This is done
The soft defense will do nothing but make them take more time
Main focus now should be beating bengals and Steelers and keeping them our of playoffs.
Who know if they won't still test positive for Covid Saturday?
At least we won the toss and get the ball the 2nd half...
Oh, wait..
Main focus now should be beating bengals and Steelers and keeping them our of playoffs.
This team isn’t beating anyone. Covid or not.
Anyone have a puking in a garbage can emoji?
Correct. As I said man focus should be beating Steelers and Bengals and keeping them out of playoffs. Must retire big ben at all costs!
Have we had the ball this half?
Main focus now should be beating bengals and Steelers and keeping them our of playoffs.
This team isn’t beating anyone. Covid or not.
If we get most our starters back yes we can. What I worry about is that now that playoff chances are gone i worry about our players packing it up mentally
Have we had the ball this half?
Like 8 times..
This is one of the worst efforts i can remember
This is one of the worst efforts i can remember
Effort!?!
van Pelts play sheet looks like an index card. Probably have about a dozen plays we can use.
Honestly. Why do our offense do the same thing over and over again when it’s not working? What’s wrong with our coaches?
The hardest part of watching this game is knowing you have no chance
Who is that guy making that tackle? Lol
It's hilarious when Carr and Baker scramble.
holding them to 3 here is big if we have any hope of winning this game
i dont have any faith in Mullens and the pass game (including WRs) doing anything to warrant points
Who is that guy making that tackle? Lol
Thats what I said lol
Honestly. Why do our offense do the same thing over and over again when it’s not working? What’s wrong with our coaches?
Because to many players that have hardley any playing time this year if any at all. Like the qb
Okay a open field tackle...why the big celebration? Basic plays don't need showboating. Is it just that a good play is so rare?
i dont have any faith in Mullens and the pass game (including WRs) doing anything to warrant points
The Raiders know that too thats why Chubb can't find any running room ...
Not a single wr on this team that should be here next year. They all suck. The season officially ended tonight barring a miracle. Game shouldn’t have been played.
Please dont show the QB montage
just stop throwing to dpj
Just run the clock out! Uhhg why am I bothering
Chuck it deep and hope for DPI for the next 30 plays
Why wouldnt you just. The clock out?
WOW Mullins actually threw it beyond the sticks! Maybe he's getting the hang of this.
DPJ is replacing OBJ with all of these drops
DPJ is gonna have bruised hands
Memo to Stefanski: Keep playing Rashard Higgins
Don’t think two WRs schools be there together lol
Any chance of a pass to Johnson out of the backfield...oh wow a positive play to People Jones (flag)
11 secons left... kick it!
Higgins doing what he does. He's so under used IMHO.
FG was good in practice...
Higgins doing what he does. He's so under used IMHO.
Catching the ball out of bounds?
I knew he’d miss that … UGH
We cant catch a freaking break
That's so browns. Missed fg
yea we're losing this game
Lol probably our only chance at points
This guy sucks, we need to get rid of our Kicker ASAP!
Honest opinion; we figured out how to move the ball on them in that drive. 2nd half will be ours.
I absolutely hate the move where the coach pulls the TO . Such a cheap move.
Like I said only thing left to do is get healthy and beat Bengals and Steelers and tey to keep them of playoffs. That is all that matters now
Between the defense being a no show, peoples jones playing like his overrated self and our garbage kicker and being down so many players on offense, it would take a Christmas miracle
Browns just lulling them into a false sense of security...yeah...that's it...
Browns back to Brownsing.
My hope after tonight is to have winning season ... 9-8 by beating the Steelers and Bengals and knocking them out of any playoff hopes
goodbye Chase, we hardly knew ye...
Like I said only thing left to do is get healthy and beat Bengals and Steelers and tey to keep them of playoffs. That is all that matters now
We lose this game, we won’t win again this year.
Our JV team doesn’t look like they can pull it off
missed 6 of last 11 FG and Siebert was given his walking papers after missing one in pre-season last year. Siebert is 4-4 40-49 1-1 51+ 0 misses this year as a backup used for just long range
Welp.
Let’s see the halftime adjustments….
Lol.
I can’t fault Mullins at all. DPJ has been terrible. And was he the one who “liked” OBJ’s dad’s attack on Baker?
I can’t fault Mullins at all. DPJ has been terrible. And was he the one who “liked” OBJ’s dad’s attack on Baker?
That was Higgins, not DPJ.
Like I said only thing left to do is get healthy and beat Bengals and Steelers and tey to keep them of playoffs. That is all that matters now
We lose this game, we won’t win again this year.
Depends on if our players pack it up mentally after tonights loss
We need to sit dpj. Terrible
Nick has played well. The starters who are on the field have failed him.
This team has no heart. We won’t win again this year. I honestly believe that.
If they can’t get up for this game, with 1st place on the line, how you think they’ll look when they’re out of the playoffs?
We're struggling to block, run, and catch. Other than that, we're in this.
#BenchDPJ
If we had all our starters we would be smoking these guys. They only scored 10 points against us with all the players we have out.
Next year's 1st and 5th for Justin Tucker?
This team lacks leadership on both sides . No one to rally them and get them motivated . A lot of going through the motions
Guy from Section 134 taking some JUGS passes and testing the turf on cuts...
Tired of kickers looking solid for 4 games then looking like they've never kicked a football before when u need them. F that guy!!!
Looking forward to this game being over. It’s so depressing.
The whole offensive philosophy is a joke. If you are going to call yourself a running team and you have invested cap in to that , and you don’t do it what’s the point
Obviously, we have a lot of upside tonight. Anybody know if DPJ dressed today?
Yeah put your best pass rusher in coverage on third down….
I don’t like that last defensive call dropping Myles into coverage??
Our run game is being destroyed by Abram
Our line is just missing assignment after assignment
Going to have to go down field if they're stacking the box.
Chubb dances too much, he’s just started doing this
That Dunn guy is pretty bad.
Throw the ball beyond the sticks!!!
Throw a short pass, that has worked on 3rd and long all day... smh
Without a great running back, this team is garbage. Chubb has lost it. I’d start feeding DJ and see what he can do.
I want to fire myself lol
there's so many people we can pick from, its not even worth it.
I'm glad I have a meeting in 10 minutes...will force me to do something less painful than watch this mess.
Baltimore loses like 10 starters or has 8 defensive starters out and still win. Us? Not so much
Baltimore loses like 10 starters or has 8 defensive starters out and still win. Us? Not so much
This is my point. This team has more problems than missing guys.
Baltimore loses like 10 starters or has 8 defensive starters out and still win. Us? Not so much
Thier coaching, play calling and backup QB are LIGHT YEARS ahead of ours
Time for our players and coaches to say “our backs are against the wall” another week
Without clowney we don’t have a single de that can set an edge
Oh good... dpj can drop the punt too
This team is hilariously bad
Chubb dances too much, he’s just started doing this
Hunt's style of running. He needs to stick to what he does best, Cut go downfield and power through defenses.
I think they actually enjoy being in last place with no expectations. It’s comfortable. Hallmark of a bad coaching staff and no leadership on the field
IMO and just from watching this season, I think the team culture can be summed up by a video on YouTube you can find by searching "nick chubb i just want to win." It tells what i think the entire story is. Too many individuals wanting self-glory and too few players who just want to win.
We need to draft 3 more JOKs
Porter gustin. Always seem to make plays
Yes!!! Defense keeping us in it. Can’t put this one on them
Hate to say it but we need car to be out for the game
You think they even had a clue before the snap???
JOK prob best pick since chubb
wow finally something positive happens...maybe thats all it will take
Garrett and JOK sandwich Carr
Why they go to commercial?
Man Chubb made the wrong cut
raiders defense is swarming. guys just arent holding their blocks.
we need to score all of our points here this quarter since we cant seem to score in the 4th the last few games
Now that’s a Chubb run, just cut and go
C'mon Browns - gives us something to cheer.
I think they actually enjoy being in last place with no expectations. It’s comfortable. Hallmark of a bad coaching staff and no leadership on the field
Totally agree with this.
Like to see some hard counts . Raiders are teeing off
There you go! Thanks Chief!
Looked like his feet were out
its close!! but i think both toes got down in time
Chubb! They can't take that one off the board!
CHUBB! No taking that one back.
That’s how we score. A lot more of that
We have officially outscored the Bucaneers for the week.
Berry and co need to cut their losses with Hooper and re sign #85.
I think our only real hope was carr not coming back
Tie game if we can kick fg's
Our defense has to do it here
MJ Stewart doing his best Sendejo impersonation
MJ Stewart doing his best Sendejo impersonation
So bad…
Oh no talk is done for. Looks like torn acl for sure
Holding on the play, to add insult to injury.
For season. Dont need to wait for MRI to know that. Carted off
good lord we couldve made that catch
This defense just going to give it right back
Cant. Defense to depleted and tired
Defense is gassed. We needed a stop here and they didn’t make it close…
Just trash front 7 . Getting beat everywhere. Huge lanes
This is where you would think Garrett would step up but he never does when you have to have a play. Like clowney last week and his sack that pretty much saved the game. We need a play like that right now
It seems like our interior DL gets zero push
Garret disappears for entire halfs of games.
God these gronk commercials are straight cringe
God these gronk commercials are straight cringe
come on bro. you and i both know the usaa and navy federal commercials are cringe
Garret disappears for entire halfs of games.
Going through the motions trying to avoid injuries. Cherry picking along the way. When it gets down to the last game or two and he's down a sack or two from leading the league in sacks he'll step it up.
Holding by the Raiders O line! Not called!
God these gronk commercials are straight cringe
come on bro. you and i both know the usaa and navy federal commercials are cringe
Oh they are , but gronk makes it worse somehow
there's still plenty of time!!
Looks like a quad or hammy?
It’s incredible how many times they ignore holds on Garrett. Incredible.
I thought groin. Either way a devastating injury for us tonight.
Raiders will run the clock out now. Only chance we would have is to score on next two possessions.
Let’s see how Mullens does here…
Is Joe Jackson our only remaining DE?
Raiders are terrible if we were healthy this would not be close ...
come on o line get some push!!
They're going to be coming, expecting run. We need to surprise them.
Agreed. This was a very winnable game if we were even close to healthy.
mullen needed to throw it further
Cut fleton & dpj.
Time to put an end to the Felton experiment.
That’s pretty much game there.
Time to put an end to the Felton experiment.
Yep. Waste of roster spot. He even blows on returns.
I want a dc that blitzes. This sit back and let a qb stand there on 3rd and long is a joke
I want a dc that blitzes. This sit back and let a qb stand there on 3rd and long is a joke
Exactly. Never seen anything like that, it's a loser mentality.
It's myles groin.
Read his lips
WTF is the o line doing? clearly not blocking anyone
Finally caught up!! COME ON BROWNS!!!
The FB isn't hitting anybody either.
Need to just keep moving forward! Feeling a TD to take the lead!
Man that was close to a penalty.
Dude has had a rough game... particularly in the first half...
If only he didnt miss that fg
DPJ ALWAYS makes up for his mistakes.
If we dont score td its over
damn man they blew that up
Hate everything about that playcall. Had zero chance
Mullins cool under pressure.
How the heck are we in the lead?
Now, can the defense hold up?
ok defense!!! we need big stops
Wow... what a fourth quarter!!!
COME ON DEFENSE!
Merry Christmas Fans! Now lets finish this out!
Damn ! ahead ! get this win !
Keenum can take his 10mil a year elsewhere and I’d stay with mullens. He’s def smart and confident
C'mon guys...leave it all out there.
Garrett and Ward Time !!!!
We really gonna lose on last second field goal
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!~
Need a couple first downs I think...
C'mon guys...let's finish this!
F yes F yes F yes getting my curly Fries !!!
Still to much time. They will have the ball back in about 60 seconds
Alright Mr. Chubb -- let's drive this bus home!!
Cut fleton & dpj.
This aged well.
Also why I'm not a GM
Our team finally showed up in the 4th quarter! I'll take it though. FREAKING AWESOME!!!! WTG BROWNS!!!
keep pounding them chubb!!
Defense needs to do it one more time...
Ugh...play action might have been better - dang.
That was pathetic. Cost us gsme
One more stop defense... ONE MORE!
Been down this road to many times
Playoff teams convert that.
Avp no better than stefanski
Playoff teams convert that.
Bingo
Early whistle cost us 5 yards
Had the gsme wrapped. Just needed one first down and couldn’t do it
Zero confidence we stop them for a fg in 2 minutes.
Playoff teams convert that.
Bingo
Playoff team missing 8 players, including the QB, can struggle, unfortunately.
We need two new kickers. Ours are not playoff caliber
bad bad playcalling...run Chubb exactly what the defense was expecting. They didn't even think anything else. PLAY ACTION for the first down.
They are only about 45 yards if that from fg winner
Way too much time. May as well have all timeouts with our prevent garbage
Well.. closer than I thouggt
It's over. Joe woods prevent defense
Come on Garrett one more time.
Now all focus should be on trying to stop bengals and Steelers from making playoffs
Finally some help from the Refs
Do we have a block in us?
Winds please may the god of winds help !
Defense has no heart. Wards business decision cost us gsme
TO. Caught a break there.
My freakin' heart is in my throat.
Game and season . Get us playmakers. We have none on defense
Well, they played about as well as could be expected with all of the players out.
Sucks that we were seconds away from 1st, and instead are now in last.
Just once why can't the Browns just take care of business. Horrid conservative last possession and then Woods weak prevent D...
Good job Nick Mullens; thanks for giving us a shred of hope for a while.
should have used every time out
I mean, damn, right down the middle.
Doesn't matter though, Raiders aren't going anywhere.
Don't give a damn what anybody says, Mullins played his ass off for us.
We need a new kicker all of a sudden
Signature... that is all.
So can we cut our freaking kicker after the game or what? That guy is a piece of trash.
We need a new kicker all of a sudden
Yep, we make that 1st half FG and we still win.
I mean, damn, right down the middle.
Doesn't matter though, Raiders aren't going anywhere.
Neither are the browns
We never got any pressure on Carr. We needed something from Myles and he gave us nothing.
I recall the homers saying before the Chiefs game
It didnt matter if the Browns lost to the opener to
The Chiefs cause the Browns were a lock to meet
Them in the playoffs
Everybody should feel proud of the effort in this game.....
Except for Chase McLaughlin.
Sigh - another year fighting for the basement.
Valiant effort in the 2nd half.
Shouldn't have given the ball up after the INT - conservative offense and terrible defense to end the game. With 1/3 of our team out, I didn't have high expectations, but still a bummer.
Yep. It's not like we watch him pull his groin right after the half. smh
WAY, WAY, WAY too conservative on the last Offensive and Defensive drives
Say what you want, never underestimate the value of a GOOD kicker, this kicker cost us the game.
Everybody should feel proud of the effort in this game.....
Except for Chase McLaughlin.
I hope McLaughlin knows he is toast.
Once again the idiot, piece of crap field goal kicker cost us yet again. Can't believe this piece of crap is still on the team. How many times.
should have used every time out
Can't. Against the rules.
Once again with the lead, all you need is basically one first down. Nope, three and out. I want to hear about the play calling. If Stephanski called those same plays, he would be chastised.
In the end, the punter failed. He was booming kicks all game, then when we needed it, he shanks one and basically gives them a field goal try.
Back in the basement again.
Sometimes I hate being a browns fan...
Valiant effort from your last place Browns.
Sometimes I hate being a browns fan...
Me too... day times, night times.
Sometimes I hate being a browns fan...
This is what it means to be a browns fan. My patriots fan friends cannot understand.
WAY, WAY, WAY too conservative on the last Offensive and Defensive drives
On 3rd and 3 could have gotten really creative...screen, jet sweep...and that would have iced the game.
Nice and comfy back in the basement , fireplace on, sitting on the coach watching real football teams on the Telly, Just like they like
Kicker sucks, D line did zip, AGAIN. QB did his job. Defense left guys wide open all friggin day.. Just dont get the scheme..
Bart Scott, a Browns and Baker hater, was the only analyst I saw predict the Browns would not make the playoffs.
Bart gets the last laugh.