Nightmares of Mile High Stadium Are A Thing Of The Past

Nightmares of Mile High Stadium Are A Thing Of The Past
Jan 11, 1987; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos quarterback (7) John Elway against the Cleveland Browns during the 1986 AFC Championship Game at Cleveland Stadium. Elway directed the offense in the last minute of regulation to tie the score in what is known as “the drive”. The Broncos defeated the Browns 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Broncos’ victories over the Browns in the playoffs were limited to only two games. But Denver has always had the upper hand in this series. The Broncos are 11-4 at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium and hold a 24-7 all-time advantage.

The Cleveland Browns, led by Kevin Stefanski, are attempting to put the Broncos’ problems behind them.

The two teams had split the last two meetings in Denver, with the Browns winning two of the previous three meetings. Stefanski has a perfect record versus the Broncos and has experience wearing down their running back and quarterback.

Oct 21, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) and running back D’Ernest Johnson (30) celebrate after quarterback Case Keenum (5) rushed for a first down during the second half against the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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For the fans, the history of this game means everything, even though it means nothing to the participants. This Browns team has a fantastic opportunity to virtually lock up a postseason spot and deliver this crowd a victory over this despised rival on Sunday.

In what way can the Browns win on Sunday? Cleveland’s early game strategy will be pretty similar to what we saw last week when they played Pittsburgh. They will easily win this game if they can keep the ball in the air and maintain control of the ground game.

Whether the Browns lead Denver by thirty points or by one point at the end of the game is meaningless. What matters is putting a stop to Mile High Stadium’s misery.

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