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The expansion Browns were truly America's Team on Sunday. Fans everywhere were rooting for the Browns to hammer the ex-Browns (Ravens) and give Cleveland a measure of revenge against Art Modell for "stealing" their team. Ravens coach Brian Billick even suggested that the NFL wanted the Browns to win and that officials would be influenced by Browns fans. Whatever psychology he was using, it worked - the Ravens thrashed the Browns 41-9 and, even when the Browns scored, only a couple of officials were heard barking. Modell refused to travel to Cleveland for the game and watched the blowout from Baltimore. Billick, looking for any edge for his 3-5 team, has bought Modell a big-screen TV for the rest of the season. Despite the lopsided score, the game was intense, producing several injuries. Ravens linebacker Peter Boulware's right shoulder popped out in the fourth quarter, but he quickly popped it back in before any Browns fans could run off with it.

RUNNING EAGLES: Sunday was a big day for current and former Philadelphia Eagles running backs. Charlie Garner gained 166 yards for the 49ers. Duce Staley gained 140 yards for the Eagles. Ricky Waters gained 133 yards for the Seahawks. Even Keith Byars had a productive day, gaining 120 yards on his lawn mower.

GALLOWAY RETURNS: Joey Galloway ended his long holdout and returned to the Seahawks after realizing three things: (1) They were doing just fine without him. (2) Derrick Mayes was stealing all his glory. (3) It's tough to make a living on flag football. Said Galloway: "It gives me a lot more options at the end of the season if I am a free agent or labeled a franchise player." He has already earned several labels from Seahawks fans.

BENGAL MISERY: Jeff Blake passed for almost 300 yards and the Bengals outgained the Seahawks in yardage on Sunday, but still got spanked. The team has played so poorly in recent years that some long-suffering fans are hoping that owner Mike Brown will call a press conference to say, "I've decided to fire head coach Bruce Coslet. And I guarantee that the City of Cincinnati will no longer have a losing pro football team. We're moving to L.A."

CHESTER THE INTERCEPTOR: Chiefs defensive tackle Chester McGlockton intercepted a Peyton Manning pass Sunday and rumbled 30 yards, hopping over one tackler. Then McGlockton did his best Jason Williams impression, attempting a no-look, behind-the-back lateral that was off-target by several yards. Luckily, the Chiefs retained possession and QB Elvis Grbac reminded McGlockton why he got cut from his elementary school basketball team. "Stick to defense," Grbac told him. "Leave the bad passes to guys like me."

NINER STREAK: Fans of the 49ers have had it good. Since 1983, the team has won at least 10 games a season, making the playoffs all but one year. That streak should end this year, unless the team can convince Joe Montana to end his retirement and current QB Jeff Garcia to serve the Gatorade. In Sunday's loss to the Steelers, backup QB Steve Stenstrom had nine receiving yards, more than four times as many as Jerry Rice. The wide receiver caught two balls for two yards, beginning his new bid to escape the Hall of Fame. "I can't believe it," Rice said of his performance. "Now I know how Desmond Howard feels."

BRONCO REVELRY: Against the Chargers on Sunday, Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski returned an interception 18 yards, fumbled, then recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. During the ensuing celebration, Romanowski slapped his teammates and let them slap him. Hey guys, we know you're a close team, but try to keep the kinky stuff in the locker room.

PAYTON RETURNS: The late Walter Payton returned to the field Sunday, helping his beloved Bears beat the Packers. After Bryan Robinson blocked a last-second field goal attempt to seal the Bears victory, the 295-pound defensive end said, "I think Walter Payton picked me up, because I can't jump that high." Later that day, Robinson received an e-mail from heaven that read: "Walter Payton is busy receiving medical treatment, but wants to thank you for giving him credit for picking you up during the block. He also urges you to go on a diet. He doesn't want to strain his back again."

RUN, EDGERRIN, RUN: Halloween is over, but Colts running back Edgerrin James is still sporting those gold teeth and scaring defensive backs everywhere. The Colts' top pick in last spring's draft is on pace to gain almost 1,500 yards, grab Rookie of the Year honors and leave Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams in the dust. James signed a more lucrative contract than Williams' incentive-laden deal, but he and his agent apparently forgot to include a dental plan.