In battle of two mutts, Browns almost win

Two dogs, and one of them had to win Sunday -- one of the two had to prove it was the better of the two mutts.

But better was hard to judge in these dogs, which explains why the Browns hooked up with the Lions to produce one of the most entertaining NFL games of the season. Two even teams thrilled.

Was their game inside Ford Field an instant classic?

Well, maybe this 38-37 game, which the Browns lost, won't be looked at that way. An instant classic ought be a game that matters, and this game didn't matter a lick. Two dogs can't play NFL games that go down as classics.

All the Browns and Lions did was show that two lousy teams can keep their fans glued in front of a TV set.

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