Josh Cribbs, Jerome Harrison Set Records in Cleveland Browns Victory

Sunday may go down as one of the most memorable days in Cleveland Browns history. At least for the fans and a couple of guys named Josh Cribbs and Jerome Harrison.

Ten days after a home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers ended a 12-game losing streak to the hated rivals, the Cleveland Browns picked up their third win of the season in a wild 41-34 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The shoot-out scoring was back and forth even though the passing attack of the Browns never got going.

In fact, it wasn't even needed as a pair of players were able to put the team on their shoulders and set a few records along the way.

Joshua Cribbs' 100-yard kick return TD late in the first quarter was the seventh of his career and set a new NFL record for kick return scores. Cribbs took the kick at the goal line and ran into the heart of the coverage, breaking several tackles on his way to the end zone. The extra point gave the Browns a 10-3 lead.

The return broke a record Cribbs shared with Dante Hall, Gale Sayers, Mel Gray, Travis Williams, and Ollie Matson.

Cribbs then extended his record with a Chiefs kickoff with 2:44 remaining in the second quarter. He took the kick three yards deep in his own end zone and ran the length of the field for a 103-yard score and the eighth kick return touchdown of his career.

Setting an all-time NFL record is a tremendous accomplishment for any player, and Cribbs solidified himself as the best return specialist in the game today, and possibly ever. It was a proud moment for Joshua Cribbs and the Cleveland Browns.

A record setting day is always memorable, but it was only halftime.

RB Jerome Harrison entered the game with 301 rushing yards for the season and added 73 in the first half. Then, early in the third quarter, Harrison broke loose for a 71-yard scamper and set himself up for a record-setting day of his own.

Harrison finished the day with 286 rushing yards, setting a new franchise single game record. Harrison surpassed the previous record of 237 Jim Brown set in 1957 and equaled in 1961.

Harrison's 28-yard touchdown with 44 seconds left in the game would put the Browns ahead for good. His 286 yards also puts Harrison in third place all-time on the single game yardage list. He trails behind only Jamal Lewis (295) and Adrian Peterson (296).

In the city of Cleveland, the legendary Jim Brown holds sacred status. To be able to break a record held by the greatest running back to ever play the game, is truly special in the eyes of Browns fans.

Credit must also be given to the offensive line and special teams players who cleared the way for two record performances.

While the third win of the season may not mean much in itself, this one was truly special. Amidst a disastrous and disappointing season, it is a day for Browns fans to hold their heads high.

Congratulations to Josh Cribbs and Jerome Harrison, you're now part of Browns and football history.