Tag: Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos

4 Downs: Browns drop to 7-4 after sloppy loss to Broncos

The Browns had some momentum built up with Dorian Thompson-Robinson, but could not get out of their own way against the Broncos.

All good things must come to an end. After winning their last three and four of their last five, the Cleveland Browns finally found themselves back in the loss column. After losing rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to a concussion at the end of the third quarter against the Denver Broncos, the game quickly slipped out of reach.

Before exiting, the rookie quarterback had found a stride. He was connecting with his targets over the middle and down the field, picking up chunk plays for the Cleveland offense. However, once P.J. Walker took the field, the Browns found no success on the offensive side of the ball as Russell Wilson and the Broncos have now made it five in a row.

While it is not a joyous 4 Downs as it has been in weeks prior, here is this week’s edition of the postgame instant analysis column. Let’s hope for a better outcome next week.

Browns DT Jordan Elliott leaves game vs. Broncos with ankle injury

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Jordan Elliott exited the Broncos game with an ankle injury.

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Jordan Elliott left the game with an ankle injury against the Denver Broncos. Elliott was seen walking towards the locker room after stopping by the medical tent during the middle of the fourth quarter. Elliott has played well for the Cleveland Browns this season. He has become an integral part of the Browns’ defensive line rotation. Hopefully, Elliott will be able to return to face the Los Angeles Rams next week.

The Cleveland Browns need to leave Denver healthy after failing to win the contest. The Browns have suffered major injuries to the passing game as quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson suffered a concussion after a dirty hit. The Cleveland Browns also lost wide receiver Amari Cooper after he took a questionable shot to the ribs.

The injuries continue to pile up in Cleveland. How much more can this roster handle as they get into the meat of their schedule?

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Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson exits Broncos game after dirty hit

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson leaves Broncos game with a concussion after suffering a dirty hit.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson leaves the Denver Broncos game with a head injury. Thompson-Robinson was injured when Broncos linebacker Baron Browning launched himself into Thompson-Robinson’s head and shoulder area. The hit immediately drew a penalty for roughing the passer. Thompson-Robinson was seen with a bloody lip when he was walking back into the locker room. He is being evaluated for a concussion.

The Broncos were flagged for a late hit on David Njoku during the third quarter. They are currently without their starting safety Kareem Jackson after he was suspended for multiple dangerous hits to opponents this season. The Denver Broncos are coached by Sean Payton who has an ugly history for running a bounty program.

Hopefully, the Browns will be able to leave the Broncos game with most of their health intact. The Cleveland Browns are currently losing to the Denver Broncos 12-24 entering the final quarter of the game.

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WATCH: Browns draw closer as Dorian Thompson-Robinson finds Harrison Bryant vs. Broncos

The Browns pull closer!

The Cleveland Browns open the second half by forcing a three-and-out of the Denver Broncos, then picking up a touchdown of their own on their opening drive. Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson strung together his best drive as a professional, capping it off with a fourth-and-goal touchdown to tight end Harrison Bryant. The are in this Week 12 matchup.

On the drive, Thompson-Robinson completed passes of 11 yards, 16 yards, and 17 yards to move the Browns right down the field. The rookie quarterback now sits with 131 yards and a touchdown on the day as the Browns are pulling back into position to win this football game.

The Browns failed to pick up a two-point conversion as wide receiver Amari Cooper dropped a wide-open football into his chest. Cleveland now trails by a score of 12-14 on the road.

The fate of this team lies upon the arm of the rookie quarterback, and what he has shown over the past few drives gives the Browns reason for optimism.

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Injury Alert: Browns DE Za’Darius Smith exits in second half vs. Broncos

Defensive end Za’Darius Smith leaves the Broncos game with an ankle injury.

Defensive end Za’Darius Smith walked off with trainers during the third quarter of this Week 12 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos. The defensive end injured his ankle during a tackle on the first play of the second half. Smith walked into the locker room with trainers after being examined in the medical tent.

Until he returns (if he returns) expect a heavier workload for both Ogbo Okoronkwo and Alex Wright. The defense came up with a big three-and-out to start the second half, so getting Smith back into the lineup would give this Cleveland defense an added boost.

The Browns are losing to the Broncos 6-14 going into the end of the third quarter. The Browns need their pass rushers to stop a dynamic Broncos passing attack. The Broncos are taking advantage of a stalwart Browns’ defense.

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Browns Inactives: Juan Thornhill in, Anthony Walker Jr. out vs. Broncos

The Browns have announced their inactives as Juan Thornhill will play. Anthony Walker Jr. is out against the Broncos

Coming into this Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Browns saw two starters with questionable designations. Safety Juan Thornhill and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. were not 100 percent to give it a go this week in practice. However, as the Browns release their inactives list, Thornhill will play in the Mile High City, while Walker Jr. will miss this matchup against the 5-5 Broncos.

Look for Sione Takitaki to start at MIKE linebacker in Walker Jr.’s absence, with Tony Fields II taking over as SAM (Takitaki’s usual post). The Browns did get linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk back from Injured Reserve this week as well to soften the blow of Walker Jr.’s nagging hamstring. To help fill the void of their missing defensive backs, the Browns also brought up two young guns from the practice squad.

Here is the full list of inactives as the Browns look to make it four straight, taking on the Broncos on the road.

Browns make 3 moves ahead of Week 12 matchup vs. Broncos; opt not to dress Joe Flacco

The Browns have made three moves ahead of their Week 12 matchup…

Ahead of their matchup with the Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Browns have made three roster moves and one rather glaring lack of a move. Activating linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk from Injured Reserve, the Browns have also elevated two members from their practice squad. One of those players, however, was not newly signed quarterback Joe Flacco.

As he just came into the building this week, the Browns are opting to ride with rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, with P.J. Walker as his backup.

The Browns will be looking to make it four in a row on Sunday as they take on the Broncos on the road. The Broncos are in the midst of their own winning streak, rattling off four in a row since starting the season 1-5. The Browns are underdogs in this game in the Mile High City, but that has never stopped them from grinding out wins this season.

Here are the moves the Browns made as they look to advance to 8-3 on the season against the Broncos on Sunday.

Behind Enemy Lines: Digging into the Browns vs. Broncos with Jon Heath

As the Browns travel to take on Russell Wilson and the Broncos, here is everything you need to know.

Can the Cleveland Browns make it four in a row and six of their last seven games this weekend as they travel to take on the Denver Broncos? They will have their hands full as quarterback Russell Wilson and the Broncos have won four games in a row themselves, including wins against the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.

In that span, Wilson has not turned the ball over but is playing conservative football. He is averaging less than 200 yards through the air over his last four games. Could the elite secondary and pass rush of the Browns turn the tides in this one as they look to get adequate play out of rookie fifth rounder Dorian Thompson-Robinson again?

As the two red-hot teams prepare for battle on Sunday, we turn to none other than Broncos Wire Managing Editor Jon Heath to help break down this matchup. Sending him five questions about this Week 12 game, here are Heath’s answers.

Browns Injury Report: Juan Thornhill, Denzel Ward among 11 who miss Wednesday’s practice

The Browns are looking for their fourth in a row, but they are missing key members of their secondary in Juan Thornhill and Denzel Ward

The injuries continue to pile up. Despite sitting at 7-3 on the season, the Cleveland Browns continue to lose key players. Most recently, this was safety Rodney McLeod, who was placed on Injured Reserve with a bicep injury. To make matters worse, three other members of the secondary in cornerback Denzel Ward, and safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill missed Wednesday’s practice with an injury as well as the team prepares for the Denver Broncos.

All in all, the Browns were without a staggering 11 players from their first practice of the week. While new quarterback Joe Flacco put on the orange helmet for the first time, the number of banged-up Browns is getting alarming. They will get linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk back into the lineup after he returned from IR, but there are bodies down across the board.

Here is every player who was either out of practice or participated in a limited fashion in Wednesday’s practice for the Browns.

Browns QB Case Keenum: ‘You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready’

Keenum offered up a great mic drop quote after guiding the Browns to the win over the Broncos

Case Keenum has earned the respect of being one of the NFL’s top backup quarterbacks. He proved why in Cleveland’s 17-14 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 7 with a solid performance. It was Keenum’s first start in place of an injured Baker Mayfield, who could miss significant time with a broken humerus bone and a torn labrum in the same left shoulder.

The veteran effectively ran the Browns offense, avoiding mistakes and making just enough throws to piggyback off a commanding ground game from backup RB D’Ernest Johnson. Keenum completed 21 of his 33 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown to backup FB Johnny Stanton.

Keenum also demonstrated the proper mentality after the game as the leader of the backups. When asked by the broadcast crew if he would be ready to start when the Browns face the Steelers in Week 8, Keenum offered up a great mic drop quote,

“You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”

Boom. Keenum took some enthusiastic fist-bumps from the crew and walked off the set.