Nov 30th 2008 2:30PM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: Browns, Colts, AFC North, AFC SouthIt’s only halftime, but the Cleveland Browns have made it through a half against the Indianapolis Colts’ high-powered offense, and they’ve only allowed a measly three points. The Colts have moved the ball reasonably, as they’ve outgained the Browns 141 to 100. A lost fumble by Joseph Addai on the game’s first possession and being stuffed on fourth and goal from the inch line were the two main reasons for the Colts’ inability to put more points on the board.

The fourth and goal play was especially exciting. As Peyton Manning tried to sneak through the defense for the six points, he lost control of the football. Dallas Clark recovered in what appeared to be a touchdown. Of course, the fourth down fumble rule dictates that in this situation (less than two minutes, fourth down) the only person who can recover the fumble for a touchdown is the person who fumbled it. The play was correctly ruled a hold for the Browns defense.

Also of note, we almost had the chance to see a free kick field goal attempt. The Colts received a punt just inside the 50 yard-line with less than ten seconds left. Unfortunately, Keiwan Ratliff did not fair catch it. I guess the hail mary interception thrown by Manning was the better end to the half.

Manning has been intercepted on the first possession of the second half.