Scenarios In Which The Browns Might Beat The Steelers

The weather looks to be cold with snow for the Thursday Night NFL game between the Browns and the Steelers. The stadium will be filled with alot of Steeler fans if the old pattern holds true. The current mood of the Brown's fans may affect how many of them will show up. What the heck, it is a Thursday night game, Steelers and Browns, the Dawg Pound should be a happening place at least. The question is: Can the Browns do it, win one for the hometown? There are a few scenarios that would give the Browns a slight advantage.

Scenario number one: The Browns might win if there is a blizzard. A blizzard would level the playing field, in which case, neither team will have the edge and it would give the Browns a fighting chance. This situation I would give to the Browns since they are the home team.

Scenario number two: The Browns use Joshua Cribbs in an expanded role. Joshua Cribbs has proved his worth and Mangini needs to recognize how he can use that to his advantage, either in an increase in ball carries or using him more in the wide receiver plan of attack. How about the way Miami uses its running backs? Cribbs can throw and he can run. Do this and I give the edge to the Browns.

Scenario number three: Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward, and Troy Polamalu don't play. The absence of these three pivotal players would weaken the Steelers significantly. This would give the Browns a superior position in offense and defense. The victory will go to the Browns.

No doubt there are other scenarios in which the Browns might have the edge. The Browns offense has proven it can score TD's. The defense has proven it can hold its own. The Steelers are in a deep slump. Given these factors, now is the time to strike. See you Thursday night when the Steelers come to Cleveland for an AFC North showdown. Dress warm, it's going to be cold.