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Alright Peter King, Jr..................
His SI.com pick..
1 p.m. ET (CBS) Cleveland Browns (2-7) at Dallas Cowboys (4-5)
Has anyone stopped to figure out that if Dallas wins this game and then the Thanksgiving tilt with the traveling-on-a-short-week Redskins, the Cowboys will be a half-game behind the New York Giants (on bye this week) for the division lead by the time the Giants play next -- against the Packers, at home, on Thanksgiving weekend?
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BEREA -- Browns cornerback Joe Haden sat out practice today with the oblique injury he suffered Wednesday in practice, and the Browns are preparing to play the Cowboys without him if they have to.
Haden was limited on Wednesday after pulling the muscle early on in practice. The Browns are still hoping Haden can play Sunday, but it's uncertain at this point.
The severity of oblique muscle pulls can vary, but rookie linebacker James-Michael Johnson missed the first four games of the season after pulling his in the final preseason game.
Johnson described why the pull prevented him from playing.
"It was reaching and stuff,'' he said. "It was hard to use my left arm because it was here on my left side. Just picking up my left arm hurt . . . and trying to push against something hurt really bad.''
If Haden can't play, the Browns will have to try to defend receivers Dez Bryant and Miles Austin, and tight end Jason Witten without him.
"When anyone's down, especially a starter it hurts,'' said safety T.J. Ward. "Not having Joe will hurt us but the next guy just has to step up. That's how it's been all year. We haven't had our complete defense on the field at any point this (season) I don't think. It just seems like everyone's starting to get back and Joe, I won't say he went down, but he hasn't been practicing. Hopefully we can have him this weekend.''
In other Browns news, receiver Josh Gordon was fined $20,000 for what was deemed a blindside block on Ed Reed in the loss to the Ravens. He's appealing.
Haden was limited on Wednesday after pulling the muscle early on in practice. The Browns are still hoping Haden can play Sunday, but it's uncertain at this point.
The severity of oblique muscle pulls can vary, but rookie linebacker James-Michael Johnson missed the first four games of the season after pulling his in the final preseason game.
Johnson described why the pull prevented him from playing.
"It was reaching and stuff,'' he said. "It was hard to use my left arm because it was here on my left side. Just picking up my left arm hurt . . . and trying to push against something hurt really bad.''
If Haden can't play, the Browns will have to try to defend receivers Dez Bryant and Miles Austin, and tight end Jason Witten without him.
"When anyone's down, especially a starter it hurts,'' said safety T.J. Ward. "Not having Joe will hurt us but the next guy just has to step up. That's how it's been all year. We haven't had our complete defense on the field at any point this (season) I don't think. It just seems like everyone's starting to get back and Joe, I won't say he went down, but he hasn't been practicing. Hopefully we can have him this weekend.''
In other Browns news, receiver Josh Gordon was fined $20,000 for what was deemed a blindside block on Ed Reed in the loss to the Ravens. He's appealing.
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Gotta save him for the deep playoff run. :YES
And I wouldnt be upset if Haden doesnt play.
I miss that guy. Ever since I saw him get Michael Vick's autograph on his gloves on national television after we lost I knew he was something special.
@nickeatman
While ILB Dan Connor is coming back this week, Rob Ryan said LB Alex Albright will play more this week than he has all year, likely inside.
@CBSCowboys
Rob Ryan said "it's personal" when he faces the Browns this week after coaching there 2 years 2009-10. This isn't just another game for him.
@CBSCowboys
DeMarco Murray (foot) listed as doubtful to play Sunday. First time in a month he wasn't ruled out on Friday.But he's still unlikely to play
While ILB Dan Connor is coming back this week, Rob Ryan said LB Alex Albright will play more this week than he has all year, likely inside.
@CBSCowboys
Rob Ryan said "it's personal" when he faces the Browns this week after coaching there 2 years 2009-10. This isn't just another game for him.
@CBSCowboys
DeMarco Murray (foot) listed as doubtful to play Sunday. First time in a month he wasn't ruled out on Friday.But he's still unlikely to play
Every little bit helps. Even against the lowly Browns.
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