Gurley scores 2 TDs, Rams whip Browns 24

But the fun has just begun. The rookie has done a good job of bailing out McCown on Sundays. But the result is only 91 yards per game, ranked 25th. Either way, the Rams took a 7-0 lead. The Rams have an outstanding pass rush, led by defensive end Robert Quinn and Aaron Donald.

But McCown is not only literally running out of time in the pocket. Gabriel and McCown are responsible for not holding onto the ball, but their teammates did not help.

NOTES: Browns WR Andrew Hawkins was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter….

McCown hooked up with speedy Travis Benjamin for a 20-yard gain over the middle. Upon absorbing a hit by T.J.

The fourth fumble came on Cleveland’s next drive. But McCown was hit and threw short and incomplete as the first half ended.

“So the off-field incident that may or may not have happened, or whatever happened, doesn’t seem to be affecting how he’s preparing for each Sunday’s game and I think that’s the most important thing”. He was traded by the Browns to Tennessee right before the opener.

Prior to St Louis’ bye week last week, Todd Gurley put in two fantastic performances on the road. The Browns have Turbin his injury history will likely force them to either attack the position in free agency or the NFL Draft as they try to find a reliable, workhorse that can take take the majority of the carries, be productive and create opportunities for Johnson. The Browns made Manziel active for last week’s game against Denver despite his domestic incident. I’m not comfortable laying this many points with St. Louis, as Rams coach Jeff Fisher has been much better in his career in the underdog role. Gurley started slow once again this week going late into the first quarter with a negative number in his total yards column, but finished the half strong with ac couple of nice runs and a couple of catches.

Gurley responded by scoring two touchdowns. Gurley bagged 128 yards on 19 carries, including a 48-yard jaunt early in the third quarter, for his third straight 100-yard game.

The culprit of the failure to stop Gurley? There is no reason to respect the Browns running game.

“You’re moving around the field and you’re making a few big plays”. Unfortunately for the Browns, there are two problems with that statement.

It was the same old story when you look at quarterback play.

To quote Cool Hand Luke, “What we got here is failure to communicate”.

The Browns offensive line and tight ends were responsible for eight of the 11 penalties. I’m just grateful to be in the game on 3rd-and-1. Joe Thomas could be a Hall of Famer one day.

The Browns’ only other option at quarterback is Austin Davis. The Browns may like what he gives them just as the Seahawks did when he was in Seattle, but if he is down due to injury, which is how the Browns obtained him in the first place on waivers, Crowell will be right back in the forefront. Kenny Britt had a 41-yard catch. Desir deserves credit for his part in containing Foles. The 24-year-old safety also deserves praise for not allowing any receivers to beat him deep. Bottom line: Big chunk plays. The defense played lights out.

Penalties bit the Browns at inopportune times on Sunday.

That was the second-longest of the season for a Browns back. A hurt McCown and a possible suspension for Manziel could have the Browns looking at a third-string option.

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has received a cortisone injection in his sore left shoulder, and the team expects him to be ready for the World Series next week.

“It was an outside zone play”, Gurley said. Rams linebacker Mark Barron enjoyed hearing the crowd chant Gurley’s name. He was a stone wall in the run game. He had zero picks and no fumbles in the game.

McCown was 26 for 32 for 270 yards with no TDs or interceptions. The former Heisman Trophy victor was questioned by Avon, Ohio, police last week after Manziel got into an argument with his girlfriend, Colleen Crowley. Defensively, the Rams yield 235.4 yards in passing and 113.4 yards in rushing. Starting running back Joseph Randle left early with a strained back, and McFadden rushed for 152 yards and a TD.