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| Denver's Brandon Marshall scored the winning TD with just over a minute to go. |
It was over when ...
Brady Quinn's pass went right through Kellen Winslow's hands on fourth-and-1 with 50 seconds remaining. Winslow had a sterling game statistically with 10 catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns, but that drop, a fumble and a costly penalty all doomed Cleveland in the second half.
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Broncos QB Jay Cutler got away with several risky throws, but his aggressiveness ultimately paid off as he passed for a career-high 447 yards and led his team on three fourth-quarter touchdown drives.
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While the Broncos may have only had one fourth-down attempt, it was a big one. During Denver's decisive drive, the Broncos faced a crucial fourth-and-1 and they gave the ball to FB Peyton Hillis. Browns S Sean Jones appeared to have Hillis stopped in the backfield, but the rookie out of Arkansas dragged him a yard and half to convert the first down.
Noteworthy
Just days after the Broncos placed RBs Andre Hall and Michael Pittman on injured reserve, they lost backups Ryan Torain and Selvin Young in the first half. ... Denver's Eddie Royal had a career-high 164 yards receiving. ... In his first career start, Brady Quinn threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns. ... Browns CB Brandon McDonald had a tough night, getting beaten for two scores and dropping a potential interception.
