Browns beaten down by the Rams, 24-6
By @MarkW2112
The Cleveland Browns lost to the St. Louis Rams, 24-6, in a game that the Browns could have won. But, instead, turnovers and penalties killed any momentum they may have had during drives. Josh McCown was 26-of-32 for 270 yards, but was sacked 4 times and fumbled. The biggest turnover was in the very beginning of the game, when a screen pass to Taylor Gabriel was fumbled and brought back for a touchdown by the Rams Rodney McLeod. Gary Barnidge made another spectacular play and had 101 yards receiving, but the run game once again was ineffective with Robert Turbin leading with 30 yards on 5 carries.
The defense actually played another solid game until they got tired from being on the field too long. That and the fact that Todd Gurley got going after the first quarter, rushing for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.
My take: The season is over for the Browns. Coming back from 2-5 will be almost impossible. Mistakes, penalties and turnovers show how much of a huge mess the Browns are in. It may be time for Johnny Manziel to start the rest of the season. But with bull headed Mike Pettine, he may stick with McCown if he isn't suffering from another concussion.
Player of the game: Todd Gurley, who looks every bit the first round running back, especially hurdling over defenders and his own men to get more yards.
Turning point: Taylor Gabriel's fumble which was picked up by Rodney McLeod for a touchdown. It was really the only points they needed to win the game.
Next for the Browns: next week, at home, against the Arizona Cardinals.
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