The Browns face Tennessee — thoughts as the game is played

We'll try something different today … well not different … because it's been done … but we'll try to take a quarter by quarter look at the Browns-Titans game.

First quarter – Is an upset brewing?

One heck of a third-down throw by Ken Dorsey on the first possession. Under heavy pressure, he stood in and found Edwards on the crossing route. … Third-down drop by Donte Stallworth ends the drive when he could have turned and run for the first down. That $10 million guaranteed seems sillier and sillier every game. … Phil Dawson field goal makes it 3-0. … Hey, a nice blitz by Brandon McDonald forces a grounding penalty. Not sure if I've seen that blitz before this season, though I'm sure the Browns have called it. … Then the Browns give up a 17-yard run on third-and-16 on an inside handoff. A giveup call turns into a first down. … Ugh. … Defense rebounds to force punt. … Fourth-and-four at the Tennessee 37-yard line and the Browns punt; I say go for it! … No matter, fabulous interception by D'Qwell Jackson. … Browns need Jerome Harrison. Running Jamal Lewis straight ahead on Titans D does not look like it will work. … Second Phil Dawson field goal makes it 6-0 Browns, and the way the Browns are playing the smell of an upset is in the air. … Seeing Vince Young on the Titans' sidelines brings a thought to mind: Would you trade Derek Anderson for Vince Young? I would. … The quarter ends with the Browns leading 6-0.

Second quarter – Titans take eight-point lead

Browns defense makes big stop on third down, and Jeff Fisher goes for it on fourth-and-1. Tennessee fakes the handoff and throws a touchdown pass to fullback Ahmad Hall. … Smart decision, smart call, good execution. … Execution. … A big word in the NFL. … Tennessee leads 7-6. … The Browns have fourth-and-short in the first quarter and punt, Tennessee goes for it and scores. … D'Qwell Jackson gets in the face of a Titans player after the kickoff. Why do these guys do that? … Jerome Harrison leaves the field with his left arm hanging awkwardly a third-down reception. … Tennessee might be putting Febreze on the upset smell. … Corey Williams leaves in pain after a third down; guy is a gamer, given what he's played through this season. … The Browns need a touchdown. … Two runs go nowhere as the Browns try to "manage the game." … Tennessee's pass rush is relentless. … Browns run defense starting to show weaknesses. … Pass defense too. … Four-yard touchdown run makes things very tough. … Shaun Smith steps on someone's head and gets a penalty on the extra point. Not good. (It's revealed after the game he stepped on someone's hand, and he said it was not intentional) … Harrison's back in the game. … Ken Dorsey does not have the arm for a two-minute drill, or an NFL offense. … The half ends with Tennessee ahead 14-6.

Halftime adjustments

Toby Keith plays on the loudspeakers, a singer you don't hear in many stadiums. The Browns had chances and didn't score touchdowns in the first half. That was very costly. They are giving effort, but Tennessee pulled off a 93-yard touchdown drive with ease. I wish the Browns had gone for the first down from their 37-yard-line; what do they have to lose? Time for more Josh Cribbs in the second half. He got four plays at QB in the first half, which is not enough. Ken Dorsey's offense has gone two-for-seven on third down.

Third quarter – Still a game, but just barely

An Eric Wright hold on a punt after the defense had forced a three-and-out – yet another silly penalty moves ball back 10 yards. … This is not exactly a well-played or exciting game. … The Freak looks like The Freak today. Of course he's facing Kevin Shaffer. … Jamal Lewis run. The Browns need quickness, which calls for Jerome Harrison. … Ken Dorsey throws an interception, and Donte Stallworth is flagged for a spear. Are the Browns falling apart? … On the pick, it appeared Braylon Edwards never saw the ball. He followed with a pathetic effort to make the tackle. … Eric Wright gets beat on a touchdown, then screams he got pushed. … Lame. … Replays showed he just lost the coverage. … Very lame. … If you want to defend the pass, don't let ‘em push. … Ken Dorsey is a comeback quarterback, right? … Gonna be tough to keep this ridiculous blog stuff up with the Browns disintegrating. … Edwards jogs on a deep throw and it falls incomplete. … Fumble and turnover by Lendale White gives Browns a chance to get back in the game, if the offense can do something. … So much for that notion, as Phil Dawson misses a field goal after three plays gain zero. … Five more field goals and it's tied still. … WHERE WAS CRIBBS ON THAT POSSESSION? … Harrison has rib problem. Return questionable. … At this point the Titans have two backs with more than 60 yards rushing. … Cribbs is the Browns leading rusher, with 20 yards on four carries. … I'm guessing the Browns will not be on national TV next season. … Titans on third-and-26 throw incomplete, but on other side of the field, not near the play, Brandon McDonald is flagged for illegal hands to the face. … Where do these ridiculous calls arise? … D'Qwell Jackson gets another pick. … Ken Dorsey's back out there. … Fourth and one and the Browns go for it. … Lawrence Vickers just makes it. … Cribbs in backfield and goes nowhere on inside handoff. Who saw that coming? … The quarter ends with Tennessee ahead 21-6.

Fourth quarter – The smell of an upset is quashed, Tennessee wins

Donte Stallworth makes a play! … Hoo hoo! … Gotta have it third down leads to ridiculous throw out of bounds in end zone. Edwards makes great one-handed catch, but way OB. … Do the Browns have a crossing route? … They ran same route on consecutive plays, one to left, one to right. … Field goal follows. … Four more and it's tied. … Marla Ridenour asks: How about an onside kick? … How ‘bout one? … Browns kick it deep. Sigh. … Browns force a punt and take over at their 15. Dare we dream for a touchdown? … Finally, Cribbs. … And he gets big run, but it's negated by hold on Darnell Dinkins. … Sheesh. This team. … Tennessee interception negated by offside. … Sheesh. This game. … A four-yard completion on third-and-5 leads to punt. … Sheesh. Sheesh. Sheesh. … Long return leads to touchdown run. … Tennessee up 28-9. Game. Over. … NOW the Browns have Cribbs throw. And he throws it deep to Edwards, who makes the catch, but lands out of bounds. … Now they try that play? … Browns running backs are averaging one yard per carry against Titans D. … Put this one in the books. It's over.