So far we've seen a very defensive game out of both teams. That's the polite way of saying that both teams have just had a complete lack of execution on the offensive side of the ball. The Browns were able to capitalize on the Mike Adams interception with a Dawson field goal, and the defense tried to blow it, but thanks to some penalties and poor clock management the game is tied 3-3 after a 60 yard field goal - a Miami Dolphins franchise record.
The offense sputtered throughout the first half led by Jake Delhomme. The running game needs to really get going, as Hillis has only 32 yards in 10 rushes. From what I saw, the offensive line was not executing the running game very well, and on at least one run I saw Ben Watson completely blow his assignment and Hillis was stopped for no gain. Delhomme has not looked great either throwing 11/17 for only 48 yards. Yes folks, that's only 80 yards of offense. Yikes.
Defensively, the Browns have done fairly well getting two interceptions, one of which led to the Browns field goal. Joe Haden has definitely made enough of an impact to keep that starting role, I think, as this is his fourth interception in four games. Otherwise, Shaun Rogers has made a great impact on this game, blocking a field goal early and then sacked Henne late in the second quarter to take the Dolphins out of field goal range. Henne is 8/16 for 100 yards and 2 interceptions, and in the running game, Ricky Williams has 7 rushes for 33 yards, and Ronnie Brown has 8 carries for 31 yards. Those numbers are nothing to write home about.
This game is going really how I felt like it could go. It's a real toss up as to who will come out with the win, but unless Chad Henne all of a sudden gets a strong boost of confidence I would say that the Browns will take control of this one in the second half. Hopefully. Ha, see you after!
~MAS
Totally. Ronnie Brown has been pretty average so far.
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