Stop the presses!
The Browns actually showed sign of having some offensive firepower in the dress rehearsal for the regular season. Cleveland ended up winning 17-16 over the Broncos to improve their preseason record to 2-1.
The Browns looked their best with their starters against arguably the best team they’ve played thus far in the preseason, starting by taking the opening kickoff and moving smartly 80 yards in 5:18 to take a 7-0 lead.
During the drive, starting quarterback Charlie Frye hit three different receivers for first downs and scrambled for another himself. WR Joe Jurevicius set the tone, hauling in a quick slant for 11 yards on the first play of scrimmage. Later, Braylon Edwards made an outstanding catch for 24 yards down the sideline to take the ball down to the Broncos’ six as he beat Dre Bly. From there, Jamal Lewis carried both times from the six for the score.