Ward Lifts Browns In Loss To Buccaneers Controversy
Browns safety T J Ward starred with a game high ten tackles and a forced fumble while pressuring Josh Freeman. Ronde Barber returned a 64 yard interception return for a score and Tim Hillis fumbled twice as Cleveland fell 24 17. Joshua Cribbs had limited returns and Browns coach and players lamented self inflicted mistakes.
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Browns and Buccaneers Trade Fumbles in Ground Game Showdown
Peyton Hillis and Earnest Graham each coughed up important fumbles. Carnell Williams totaled 98 yards for Tampa Bay while Hillis scored from the 10 and Jerome Harrison added a 39 yard run for Cleveland. Browns opened holes but faced late pressure. Bucs allowed three sacks and struggled on the ground. Defensive line.
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Browns edge Buccaneers in early scoring burst and late surge
In the opening quarter the Browns lead 7–0 as Mohamed Massaquoi catches a 41 yard TD from Jake Delhomme after a 61 yard drive in 2 15. The Buccaneers answer with a 49 yard field goal, then a pass interference penalty sets up a late first half scoring move. In the second quarter Hillis extends the lead to 14–8 with a 10 yard run, Jeremiah Harrison adds a 39 yard scramble, then Mike Williams catches a 3 yard TD pass to cut the deficit before halftime. In the fourth quarter the Buccaneers pull ahead 174 with a 33 yard TD pass from Freeman and a 6 45 remaining drive.
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Browns fall to Buccaneers in opener amid costly turnovers
Browns slide to 0-1 after a 20-6 home defeat to Tampa Bay. Delhomme threw a touchdown and two interceptions, Hillis fumbled in the second half, Massaquoi scored Cleveland’s only TD, and Mangini faces a tougher schedule ahead with growing questions about consistency and execution.
Browns Fall Short in Tampa Bay Rematch
Cleveland hosts Kansas City at Browns Stadium as Freeman throws for 182 yards and a late 33 yard TD to Spurlock. Haden’s coverage and a blitzing defense falter late, while Browns struggle on third down and in field position.
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