Tonight at 8:25 p.m. the Buffalo Bills (2-2) travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns (2-2) in a meaningful matchup between two teams expected to be planning their draft already. The game can be found on NFL Network, or live streamed free here. Bills fans can listen to the game on WGR 550 AM, while Browns fans can catch the radio broadcast on WONE 97.5.
The Browns have surprised most by ripping off two straight wins following the trade of star running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts. Following the T-Rich deal the Browns held a meeting, and have rallied behind quarterback Brian Hoyer, who stepped in for the injured Brando Weeden.
"The alternative is bad when you're 0-4 or 1/3 and fighting to try to get into the race," left tackle Joe Thomas said. "Sitting at 2-2, it's not where we wanted to be. But after an 0-2 start, it's as good as we could have done. Sitting there with a lot of games to go, but still fighting in the division. You can't ask for any more."
Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski praised Hoyer, saying, "He played well again (versus Baltimore) and for the past two weeks. Obviously, we've been able to win in those games and in a short week we'll get ready and be ready to play Thursday."
As for the Bills, they are battling injuries to both of their top running backs, however both expect to suit up. "If I can get to at least 85 to 90 (percent), I'm going to give it a go," Spiller said.
Jackson, who's been more effective than Spiller through four games also plans on playing. "Barring any major setback, I'll be able to play," Jackson said. "Right now it's just about strengthening it, doing some rehab type things to get the ligament stronger."
Bills Injury Report:
| Leodis McKelvin | CB | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Fred Jackson | RB | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Ron Brooks | CB | Foot | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Steve Johnson | WR | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Aaron Williams | CB | Back | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Mario Williams | DE | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Kyle Williams | DT | Achilles | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jairus Byrd | S | Foot | Full Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| C.J. Spiller | RB | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Dustin Hopkins | K | right Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Marquise Goodwin | WR | Hand | Limited Participation in Practice | Out |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | Wrist | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Kraig Urbik | G | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
Browns Injury Report:
| Quentin Groves | LB | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Oniel Cousins | G | Chest | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Brandon Weeden | QB | right Thumb | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| John Hughes | DE | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Chris Ogbonnaya | RB | Thigh | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Billy Winn | DE | Quadricep | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Jabaal Sheard | LB | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Shawn Lauvao | G | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Billy Cundiff | K | right Thigh | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
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