The Browns stop turning over the ball, but the No. 1 unit manages only 10 points on the Rams.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme fires a pass during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the the St. Louis Rams today. CLEVELAND -- Observations and notes on the second quarter ...
• Peyton Hillis gave the sparse crowd something to cheer about. The spunky back took a handoff and bounced off and through almost the entire Rams defense. Hillis legitimately broke six tackle attempts during his nine-yard run. Afterwards, Hillis made an emphatic gesture to the crowd to release his emotions.
• Later, Hillis made an inside move after a catch for extra yardage on third-and-12. Hillis' moved put the ball at the 19 and made it easier for the Browns to go for it on fourth-and-3. Jake Delhomme converted the play on a nice pass to Josh Cribbs, who did a good job establishing position on his defender at the right sideline.
• Tight end Benjamin Watson made an acrobatic, juggling catch with his left hand while covered at the back of the end zone. The official ruled the Watson's second foot touched the end line. Eric Mangini challenged the call and won. Very nice touchdown after an 11-play drive. It was important for Delhomme to finish off his work on a positive note, and he did it.
• Sam Bradford is just dumping the ball off. It could be a long year for the Oklahoma rookie.
• Delhomme comes out for another series midway through the second quarter. The whole first team is still with him.
• Jerome Harrison ran with a passion after taking a short Delhomme pass on a screen play. Harrison raced for a 32-yard gain.
• On the next play, Delhomme just missed hitting Brian Robiskie on a corner route in the end zone. Robiskie couldn't run under Delhomme's pass.
• The Browns tried another fourth-down gamble with a curious call. On fourth-and-3 from the Rams' 17, Delhomme handed off to Hillis up the middle. One yard.
• Eric Wright took some tackling pills. He's sticking his nose in on a lot of running plays.
• The rain has subsided to a drizzle.
• Delhomme comes out again to try to gain the lead before halftime. Browns have it at Rams' 41 with 2:18 to go.
• Chansi Stuckey gains 18 on a short crossing route. Two Delhomme passes are deflected, forcing a Phil Dawson field goal of 38 yards. 13-10, Rams.