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Browns 23, Bengals 20

Palmer probably looked better than he really is in this game but doesn't look as if he has rediscovered his true form. At least his partership with Owens was productive.

Ochocinco managed 59 yards in total from his possessions and he appears to be woefully out of form - perhaps his TV contract obligations have distracted him.

Cedric Benson managed 15 carries but for a total of just 59 yards and perhaps Cincinnatti should have used him more.

Hillis was good for Cleveland and did well against a relatively organised Bengals defense. He went 102 yards and a touchdown from his 27 carries.

Browns 23, Bengals 20

# People are going to see that Carson Palmer went 25-of-36 for 371 yards and two touchdowns, and assume that he's magically back to 2005 form.

He's not. He's still floating balls, demonstrating no arm strength, looking slow and failing to read the blitz. He also fumbled twice. His production was more of Terrell Owens (10 catches, 222 yards, TD) abusing Cleveland's secondary. Palmer was able to show nice touch on a couple of fades to Owens, as he seemed to realize that Owens is in fact his better receiver; not Chad Ochocinco.

As for Ochocinco, he had three grabs for 59 yards. He committed an offensive pass-interference penalty on Cincinnati's final drive. He's just not the same guy he was last year, and I'd like to blame his lack of focus during the offseason. Next time, don't film multiple crap $10 reality TV shows.

# I have to wonder why Cedric Benson had just 15 carries (for 60 yards). The score was only 13-10 at halftime, so it's not like this game was out of hand and the Bengals had to throw.

# Seneca Wallace was 18-of-30 for 184 yards, one touchdown and an interception, but was the superior quarterback in this matchup. Wallace will never be a legitimate long-term starter, but I like his pocket presence and mobility.

# Peyton Hillis once again impressive for Cleveland. Tasked with going up against a solid Bengals defense, Hillis still managed 102 rushing yards and a touchdown on 27 carries.

The Cleveland Browns, perhaps the least glamorous side in the NFL along with Detroit, needed to fill a corner position and they chose the Joe Haden over Kyle Wilson. Haden had a poor time in the 40m at the combine but that hasn't put off the powers that be at Cleveland. Haden is likely to be a starter.