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Browns escape Jacksonville with nerve-wracking win


Browns escape Jacksonville with nerve-wracking win

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 18-13 in a crazy back-and-forth game, bringing the Browns to 1-1 on the season.

The Browns got off to a fantastic start in Week 2 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville took the opening kickoff and the Browns’ vaunted defense immediately turned the faucet off. A quick stop got the ball back to Cleveland and the Browns offense responded. The Browns offense did its part, taking the ball the entire length of the field, giving Cleveland a 7-0 lead that they held all the way to the finish line.

All units had an impact on the win. The Browns’ offense was great at times, but they also struggled in the second half. The defense held up for the most part and was the elite unit it claims to be. Then the unsung heroes on special teams proved to be the decisive factor.

Dustin Hopkins made 3 of 3 field goals for 53 yards, which made the difference in the outcome. Punter Corey Bojorquez changed the game when he pinned the Jaguars at their two-yard line, which led directly to a safety on the next play.

The Browns got to 1-1 and avoided a dreaded 0-2 start that would have made the postseason a really tough task. The win also gave them a leg up on Jacksonville, who will definitely be fighting for a playoff spot as well.

Cleveland has done its job and will return home with a 1-1 record when it welcomes the New York Giants to town in Week 3.

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