by Mary Kay Cabot, Plain Dealer Reporter , Plain Dealer

2009 preseason records: Browns 0-1, Lions 1-0.

2008 records: Browns 4-12, Lions 0-16.

What to watch: Quarterback Derek Anderson might get the start because Brady Quinn did so last week. The starting QBs will play most of the first half. If there's a two-minute drill at the end of the half, Anderson will get it because Quinn got it in Green Bay. . . . The Browns gave up 230 yards rushing and a 4.9-yard average last week. They most likely will be without former Lion Shaun Rogers for the second week with an undisclosed injury. . . . Aside from Josh Cribbs' end-around, the Browns only averaged 2.1 yards per rush. Cribbs played well at receiver last week and must keep it up to win the No. 2 job. . . . Alex Hall probably will start at outside linebacker in part because of injuries. The Browns still are auditioning defensive backs for the nickelback role. . . . Lions coach Jim Schwartz named No. 1 overall draft pick Matthew Stafford the starting quarterback for tonight's game. Former Browns receiver Dennis Northcutt also is starting. . . . The Lions rushed for 191 yards in a win over Atlanta last week.

Browns' key injuries: NT Rogers, RB Jerome Harrison, WR David Patten, LBs David Bowens and Titus Brown, and DL Melila Purcell all missed practice time with undisclosed injuries.

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