When Cleveland started 0-2, traded star RB Trent Richardson to the Colts and was forced to start 3rd-string QB Brian Hoyer in Week Three. GUess what- three weeks later they sit tied atop the AFC North at 3-2 after having been written off. The Browns defense is very good and their offense is starting to click. With a few extra days to prepare and rest after playing last Thursday I like them at home here over a banged up Lions team who has a few injuried WR's.
The Browns defense has held three opponents to season-low yards this campaign. On the flip side, the Lions have allowed more than 400 yards in each of their last three games, the last a 22-9 loss at Green Bay minus the services of star WR Calvin Johnson (Doubtful Sunday). As long as the Browns contain Reggie Bush I believe the Browns win this game. With NFL Thursday winners a commanding 27-9 SU and 24-11-1 ATS at home the next game against opponents off a loss, look for the DogPound to be barking and the Browns defense shutting down the Lions on Sunday.