Football is a thinking man’s game, and so it is with the Cleveland Browns.

Indeed, in the days leading up to the game, did you really think the Browns would go into Baltimore on Sunday and defeat the Ravens, who led the AFC North and were being talked about as the best team in the conference?

When the Browns fell behind 14-0 with just four minutes and 47in seconds gone, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns trailed 17-3 at the end of the first quarter, and quarterback Deshaun Watson was just 1-of-9 passing for 16 yards, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns trailed 17-9 at halftime, with all three of their advances into the red zone netting not touchdowns but simply field goals, did you think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns fumbled the ball away on a punt at their own 12, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns intercepted a pass in the end zone, only to have it negated by a penalty, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns fell behind 24-9 early in the third quarter, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns were down 31–17, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns scored their second straight touchdown to cut the deficit to 31–30, and then missed the extra point, did you really think they would beat the Ravens?

When the Browns got the ball at their 20 with 4:55 left, and you realized it was going to likely be their last possession, did you really think they were going to beat the Ravens?

Well, after their 33-31 win on a field goal as time expired, perhaps you will now think they can beat just about anybody.

Steve King