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CLEVELAND -- There is life in Cleveland after all. The Browns have defeated two quality opponents in a row and their fans are celebrating as if LeBron James changed his decision.
Well ... maybe not that much. But Cleveland's football feelings are positive for the first time in a long time after consecutive wins over the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots.
The Browns dominated Sunday's 34-14 shellacking of the Patriots, as Peyton Hillis rambled and Colt McCoy scampered and Tom Brady looked perplexed. The Browns used one trick play out of the wildcat, yes, but this was a good old-fashioned impressive win over a team that began the game with the league's best record. The Browns set season highs for points (34), first downs (22), total yards (404), rushing yards (230) and time of possession (38:08).
New England played a very un-Patriots-like game, dropping passes, giving up yards via penalties and making sloppy mistakes -- like a fumble to the Browns at the 2-yard-line late in the first half as New England appeared ready to cut a 17-7 deficit to three.
But the Browns played well, and they suddenly have transformed themselves, turning a 1-5 start into positive momentum by beating Drew Brees and Tom Brady in consecutive games. Eric Mangini's plan is working as he absolutely likes it to work. Safety Abe Elam described it: "We were able to run the ball, play physical and not give up big plays."
Browns 34, Patriots 14: Quick Hits | Recap | Check Box Score
Watch: Browns Score TD on 'Fumblerooskie'
Watch: Browns Score TD on 'Fumblerooskie'
Source: http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/11/07/peyton-hillis-browns-manhandle-patriots-give-cleveland-somethi/
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