Browns Rain On Their Own Parade With First Win of the Season

CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Browns will not go 0-16 this season, the San Diego Chargers gave the Browns their first win in the 16th week of the season. Winning the game probably boosted morale a bit and it also helped the hapless Browns avoid the humiliating "Perfect Season 0-16 Parade" planned for Jan. 7.

The win came courtesy of Browns defensive end Jamie Meder blocking a San Diego field goal attempt which would have tied the game in the fourth quarter. The Chargers had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds but missed another field goal attempt.

The win came at a cost however, Robert Griffin III was taken out of the game in the fourth quarter after a wicked hit from linebacker Korey Toomer. Griffin was placed in concussion protocol and Cody Kessler replaced Griffin for the remainder of the game.

The Browns face the Steelers next week in Pittsburgh.

Some were looking forward to the Perfect Season 0-16 Parade including Late Show host Stephen Colbert, however, other were not including outspoken Cleveland talk radio host, Tony Rizzo. The good news is that funds already generated for the parade — over $5,200, will now be donated to the Cleveland Food Bank. A real win-win.

With regards to the parade — there's always next year.

Image courtesy of Chris McNeil