The 2012 NFL season is finally here, and the Browns kick it off against what is projected to be one of the NFC’s best. The Browns have lost 12 of their 13 openers since returning to the league in 1999 — 12 of which, like today, were played along the lakefront. The Eagles will present another tough test, with the Browns getting around 10 points in most odds.
There’s always optimism at the start of a new season, but on Thursday, Craig surveyed the WFNY readership on their thoughts for the Eagles game. Below are the results of that survey and how you think things will shake out this beautiful afternoon on Lake Erie.
But we won’t torture you to read all the way to the end. Ultimately, the WFNY readership has predicted a 27-16 loss for our Cleveland browns today on opening day. Most Browns fans are probably aware of the spread, and even then, the smart money would apparently be on the Eagles.
A majority of the readers think the Browns rush for 75-100 yards. The news of Trent Richardson’...
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PLAYERS:
Trent Richardson,
LeSean McCoy,
Brad Childress,
Pat Shurmur,
Brandon Weeden,
Joe Haden,
Michael Vick
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles
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