*REPOST FROM OLD BOARD*
2005 Games
We make it through pre-season with a 4-0 record. The only down side is we loose nickel back Terrel Buckly for most of the season with a torn ACL.
Week 1
Cleveland(0-0)-4 at Cincinnati(0-0)
Browns 16 Bengals 14
A close game that didn't see us take the lead 'til the middle of the 4th qtr.
Davies 22 of 36 for 278. 1TD/2Int
Sheen 14 for 55yds.
Roose had 9 tackles as he took over in the middle for Duke who went down early in the game.
Rufus Duke is out with a strained back so we pick up LB Bo Ottesen to add depth. Ottesen play spot duty for the Chiefs last year.
Week 2
Cleveland(1-0)-5 at Jacksonville(1-0)
At the half we're up 17-3. At the end of the third things look wrapped up as we hold a 24-13 advantage, but then we fall apart in the fourth, as the Jaguars come back to tie it 24-24. And with 10 seconds left in regulation, Jacksonville kicks a 21 yard field goal to win it.
Browns 24 Jaguars 27
Davies 14/26/206 2TD
Sheen 21/80
PR/KR Eckman had a 100 yard kick return for a score
Week 3
Cleveland(1-1)-2 at Baltimore(1-1)
Both teams have troubles in the air, both runners score twice, but place kicker Rollins misses his first kick of the season, and combined with Davies 2 interceptions, the Browns see their second road loss.
Browns 14 Ravens 17
Davies 17/33/192/0/2
Sheen 25/72 with 2 TD's
Week 4
Cleveland(1-2) at Tennessee(3-0)-1
Another gritty defensive struggle. The Browns lead 3-0 at the half, but are down 14-9 at the two minute warning. With some great running by Sheen, the Browns pull to the Titan's 28. Then with 1:07 left, Blaine Davies finds Terrell Owens in the Endzone for 6. Davies and Owens connect again for the two pointer.
Browns 17 Titans 14
Davies 19/37/222/1
Sheen 20 carries for 112 yards
Owens 5 catches for 69 yards and a TD
Week 5
Cleveland(2-2)-10 vs. Buffalo(2-1)
Our first home game is a slug fest as both teams go back and forth to score. We come out on top with solid performances on all fronts.
Browns 28 Bills 27
Davies 16/28/202/2/0
Sheen 25/137/1
Owens 5/96/1
Roose 9 Tackles 2 sacks
Week 6
Cleveland(3-2)-3 at Pittsburgh(2-3)
Another defensive duel. Cleveland pulls ahead 10 nothing, but Pittsburgh answers with a kick return, and ties it with a kick before the half. As time winds down the browns get a last second (literally) field goal for the win. The win was spurred on by 4 turnovers forced by the Brown's Defense. The only down side, is RT Flozel Adams goes down for a few games.
Browns 13 Steelers 10
Davies 19/33/259/1
Sheen 22/87
Owens 6/94/1
Week 7
Cleveland(4-2)-8 vs. Tennessee(3-2)
The offense comes alive for the first time this season, as both Davies and Sheen show some great things. The Browns come out firing and jump to a 21-3 halftime lead. The Browns eat up the clock in the second half and hold on for a sold victory.
Browns 28 Titans 18
Davies 21/38/320/3/1
Sheen 19/147/1
Week 8
Cleveland(5-2)-9 vs. Baltimore(3-4)
An evenly pitched battle that comes down to a Davies TD pass in OT. The game shouldn't have been this close but the ravens managed 2 TD's through the air in the 4th quarter.
Browns 23 Ravens 17
Davies 17/31/293/2/2
Sheen 13 carries for 43 yards and 4 catches for 93 yards
FS Evens 6 tackles, 2 picks for 108 yards and a TD and D. Player of the Week honors
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