* Jerome Harrison was also at fault on Frye's lateral. He didn't try to pick up the ball, a huge mental error. Then he fumbled his next carry. Harrison started the game with a bunch of nifty moves, showing his potential. I think the Browns are going to have to live with the errors because he brings an explosive element lacking in Jamal Lewis and Jason Wright.

* Kellen Winslow looked fine, targeted on the first two passes, with one catch. Just a remarkable recovery from microfracture surgery. I was wrong this summer on that one.

* Brodie Croyle imploded. There's no other way to say it. He's young, but he did the same thing in the preseason and regular season last year when given the chance. His first plays included a near interception, a fumble, and then a blind throw for an interception on a Aaron Brooks-like 15-step drop. He needs some success in game action fast. After seeing his wife on Hard Knocks, though, I don't feel too bad for him.

* Kolby Smith ran too side-to-side on his carries, always looking for the big play. That's not his reputation, so hopefully it changes next week. Michael Bennett had some huge holes to run through and looked solid.

* With Jeff Webb out, Samie Parker was still starting. And underwhelming. Chris Hannon and Parker both had bad drops. Dwayne Bowe should get this starting job right away.

Vikings vs. Rams

* I was only watching the Vikings offense to see Tarvaris Jackson. I had already read the reports that said Jackson had a composed, efficient performance. I don't have much to add to that. His accuracy was good, although he didn't hit any longer passes. He barely attempted them. It was a positive step, but a very small one.