Cleveland 34, Cincinnati 24: Hoorah for the Browns (15), which ended the NFL's longest losing streak in quality fashion with big plays across the board. Backup running back Montario Hardesty did a nice job subbing for injured starter Trent Richardson (ribs) and quarterback Brandon Weeden continues to build a strong rapport with fellow rookie Josh Gordon (three catches for 99 yards, one touchdown). Cincinnati's secondary and running game need to get their acts together or the Bengals (33) will once again fail to make the playoffs in consecutive seasons, a feat the franchise hasn't accomplished since the 1981 and 1982 seasons..In 1969 I was present when a doctor told my mother she had less than six months to live. I noticed her eyes flicker as her brain struggled to compute the diagnosis. She paused, then looked the doctor in the eyes and said, "I am sorry, but that is simply not good enough.

This year's game features the highest face price ever: $1,200 for club seats.