The Browns season comes down to a single game Sunday.  Win and the season comes down to a single game next week with the Raiders - both at home. It's a week to week thing now. That's where we are, there is no sugar coating it.

Earlier this week I stated that this huge game comes down to Coach Stefanski and his decisions, and I stand by that. (Read Here) In fact, I'll double down.  Does he really and fully understand the importance of this game? I think so, but some of his comments this week are...concerning.  I also understand that many times coaches know that the enemy is also listening to you on TV, and you don't want to tip your hand.  So, there is that.

Here is the scenario. The Ravens have many injuries in areas of the defense where it would seem we could pass effectively. They are also good against the run.  We have not passed well in weeks (even against the Lions at home), and this week we have injuries to tight ends and shaky pass protection.  So, do you try to exploit their weaknesses? Or play to your strengths?  I say, always play to your strengths first.  We have the two best running backs in the league and a great offensive line, run the ball. If you can run well, then you can pass anytime you want, any way you want on Sunday -  when you want.

But Stefanski, like many other newer coaches is an "offensive genius."  That's not my term, that is what they are considered in NFL circles and in the media.  If that is really the case, is he genius enough to do the correct things to win a must win game?  The Steelers gave you a blueprint on how to win this game on national TV Sunday. Run till you win. And then the Patriots did the same thing Monday.  Both teams outmanned in bad weather in games they had to win, just like us this week.  It's December in Cleveland, it's a big game, for the love of all that is holy do what you do best. YOU have the NFL's best rushing attack.  ONE team has that - YOURS!

Or will the temptation be too great? Will he ask a compromised QB, with limited mobility and limited gifted players at his disposal to try to shred an ailing defense?  It's nerve racking.  And will we invent a new trick play this week at a critical moment? Maybe we can snap the ball to another center and he can pitch it to a WR, who can throw it to a backup QB. It's been about that silly.  I know it's boring running the ball with no theatrics or gadgetry plays. But I don't care.  Quite frankly, I don't care if we win this game 3-2, I just want to win and move on.

A real genius would do what needs to be done and get the win. You would have your best players on the field at all times, and certainly when it mattered. This "rotation" stuff needs to stop this week. Have Chubb and Hunt on the field in some combination or solo and get them the ball as much as you can.  I want the game decided with my BEST players making plays.  And if that's not good enough to win, so be it, sleep well knowing you did all you can.  But decide this game, and ALL games with your best players being their best. Get them the ball anyway you can and let's go to work.

Are we genius enough to dumb the game down to simply football and give your football team the chance to out-football the other team? If so, and we get this win that wouldn't be genius at all, it would simply be basic football.

Leave genius to brain or heart surgeons. Simply being smart here will do.

GO BROWNS~!!