The Facts: After watching films of Delhomme practice, the Browns determined he wasn't ready to play against the Falcons.

Diehards Line:In fact, he took shots in the ankle before the game, just in case he had to play, a league source told Plain Dealer staffer Mary Kay Cabot. And that's exactly what happened. Delhomme was pressed into service four weeks after suffering an ankle sprain in the regular-season opener when Seneca Wallace was injured. ... As for playing Sunday in Pittsburgh, Delhomme said, "you want to let the healing or swelling process take place and see what happens in the morning. I hope so. ..." Stay tuned.