Bills-Browns Report Card
Grading the Bills
Running game
B Finally got things going after two bad games, though they continue to have problems on third-and-1. Jackson had 50 yards at halftime.
Passing game
F Edwards is regressing, threw three interceptions in first quarter to put team in big hole. Anyone seen Lee Evans, by the way?
Run defense
C-Did OK until allowing Harrison to break through for 72-yard TD on first play of fourth quarter. Shades of Willie Parker, Ahmad Bradshaw, etc.
Pass defense
B Quinn looked like a guy starting his second NFL game. Blitzes worked OK, but didn’t force turnovers or get big sacks. Special teams
B McKelvin first Bills rookie since Eric Moulds to return kickoff for touchdown. Moorman effective as usual.
Coaching
C Fewell’s blitzes were effective. Run game was better. But what are they thinking, going empty backfield on third-and-1?
Grading the Browns
Running game
B+ Lewis had another ordinary game. Harrison’s 72-yard TD run turned it into above-average game.
Passing game
C-Quinn had his moments, but isn’t ready for prime time. Like Bills, the Browns are suffering from lack of solid No. 2 receiver. Run defense
C Had their moments, but looked pretty soft on Bills’ TD drive in second quarter. Easy to see how they’ve allowed 4.7 yards per rush this year.
Pass defense
A-Edwards seemed confused with some coverages, and other times he simply threw Browns the ball. Pass rush pretty average.
Special teams
C-Normally strong kickoff return unit had trouble with McKelvin. Dawson hit four field goals. Coaching
C+ Browns are a mediocre team, but you can’t say they quit. Defense seemed well-prepared for Edwards and short passing game.
— Compiled by News football writers
