Advantage LionsWhen the Browns have the ball

Web site: GroupePeggy Nahmany, External Communications 33 (0)1 44 43 72 83Martine Hue, Investor Relations 33 (0)1 44 43 65 00 Copyright Business Wire 2009. Cleveland's defensive backsZac says: The Cleveland defense has recorded a league low four interceptions on the year. Calvin Johnson seems to be back in the flow of the offense with his eight catches in Minnesota last week, although he appeared disinterested at times. Hopefully playing a beatable opponent will add a little pep into the offense. The Lions need the added dimension Brandon Pettigrew brings to the offense. His two catch follow up to his seven catch performance needs to be straightened out to give the passing game balance. This week could be a good opportunity for the Lions to showcase their aerial talents.

Matt Stafford will look to get the ball to Calvin Johnson early and often to keep him involved in the game. If the Detroit offensive line can give Stafford any sort of time, the Lions can be successful through the air Advantage: LionsDetroit's running game vs. Former Lion Shaun Rogers is a mountain of a man in the middle of the Browns defensive line and will need to be contained. Lions fans know the kind of impact he can have on a game, although they also know he can disappear for games at a time as well. The nature of many Lions games this year has forced the offense to abandon the running game. If the Lions can establish the run early and keep the Browns offense down, then Kevin Smith may hit the 100 yard mark for the second time this season. Advantage: EvenMatt says: Cleveland has given up 4.7 yards per carry this season, so the Lions running game may be able to carry the team.

A healthy mix of Kevin Smith and Maurice Morris and dashes Aaron Brown could keep the Browns defense on their heels. It's gonna be up to the Detroit offensive line to control the line of scrimmage. Advantage: LionsWhen the Browns have the ball...Cleveland's passing attack vs. Detroit's defensive backsZac says: To say Brady Quinn has been less than effective as a starter would be understating the situation. The Cleveland offense is one of the league's worst in recent memory as shown in their 8.7 points per game average. Browns quarterbacks have thrown just three touchdown passes and their top receiver, Braylon Edwards, was traded away to the New York Jets earlier this year. Rookie Mohamed Massaquoi leads the team in receiving yards while former Lion Mike Furrey lead the team with 21 receptions.