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Our weekly sports columnist Brandon O'Dell will breakdown the keys to victory this week as the Browns battle the Titans.

Here are this week's keys to victory for Browns vs. Titans:

1.) Stop the run: The Browns have been lit up the last few weeks versus three running backs with a lot of question marks. Out of the three, Cedric Benson's day was the easiest to foresee, while Brown and Thomas, backs for the Colts and Dolphins, respectively, are inexperienced. Frankly, their solid performances were much more disheartening. Well, if we can't contain young players, a hungry and angry Chris Johnson will be no walk in the park. He is looking to get off, and the marginally successful running defense of the Browns would be just the thing. The Browns need to keep him under 70 yards, and under 20 carries if they want to win.

2.) Rattle Hasselbeck: Matt Hasselbeck has had one of the most encouraging starts to the season in his career. He is playing well, and the team is rallying around him, resulting in some early wins for his team. Don't look for Jake Locker anytime soon. This is Hasselbeck's team, and if we can get consistent pressure, like we've been doing so far, we might have a shot.

3.) Wide Receivers, Anyone?: Someone needs to get open and make plays. Yes, the Browns had two receivers catch TD's last week, but let's face it, the majority of the afternoon was abysmal for the receivers. Get open, catch the ball, and get moving. Do this, and the Browns can win.

Final prognosis: This is a better team than the Browns have faced so far. Are we up to the challenge? I don't know. Titans 28-20. I hope I'm wrong!