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Browns NFL Power Rankings: Not the most jolly of times

It is Week 17, and the Cleveland Browns moved up 0.1 spots to 29.0 overall on average in this week’s power rankings — so, essentially, there was no movement. Most of the rankings shared the same sentiment: the Browns put up an admirable effort against the Bills, and it also sucked that they lost Quinshon […]

3 months ago | 1 read

AFC North full of questions at QB and head coaches

The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Cleveland Browns. With just three playoff appearances since “The Return” in 1999, including two under embattled HC Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry, Browns fans are much more aware of the NFL draft order and positioning process than postseason seeding. Going into 2026, […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Browns 2026 NFL draft order: Race to the top pick rolls on

Another lost season, on to the next. Geez. Not the Christmas gift Cleveland Browns fans were looking for. Remember back in the mid-1980s when Marty Schottenheimer had the Browns in the playoffs every single year? Those were exciting times to be a Clevelander. Being a good team during the regular season, then winning entry-level playoff […]

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Steelers primed to ruin Browns 2026 draft plans

The Cleveland Browns close out the home portion of the 2025 regular season on Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most years, the home game against Pittsburgh is a highlight, as even in the worst of times, the Browns tend to play the Steelers tough at home, having won five of the last six […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Browns sign former All-American, top-100 NFL Draft pick OL

The Cleveland Browns have officially signed OG/C Kendrick Green to the active roster off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad. The Steelers originally drafted Green in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he spent time at both center and guard for Pittsburgh. He started 15 games at center as a rookie, but then […]

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Browns make important Deshaun Watson decision

For many Cleveland Browns fans, the beginning of the end for the current roster came when the team traded for QB Deshaun Watson and gave him a huge guaranteed contract. Since that move in the 2022 offseason, Watson has played in just 19 games with a record of 9-10, 61% completion percentage, 3,365 yards, 19 […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Cleveland Browns only have 2 Pro Bowlers this season, 3 rookie alternates

The 2025 NFL season is winding down, and for the Cleveland Browns, it has been an incredibly disappointing season, and not how it was drawn up in training camp. We now have an idea which teams Cleveland will play next year, but not how the roster will look. This season, with back-to-back double-digit loss years, […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Cleveland Browns offense gets some drives going in Week 16 vs Bills

The Cleveland Browns’ offense looked better against the Bills this week, managing things even with their offensive line full of reserves. The Browns out-gained the Bills 294 yards to 259 yards, and won the time of possession battle 35:23 to 24:37. Cleveland also converted on 8-of-14 (57.1%) of their third down conversions. Below, we analyze […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Mamas, let your babies grow up to be NFL owners

It has been evident for several decades now that it is the NFL’s world and everyone is just living in it. The league dominates the TV ratings, with 72 of the most-watched events in 2024, and Super Bowl LIX averaged 127.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched TV show ever. Because the league delivers consistent […]

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Browns 2026 mock draft: Dante Moore is better, Cleveland kid comes home

The Cleveland Browns are strong underdogs heading into Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, even if the NFL might prefer an upset. For the Browns, DE Myles Garrett’s pursuit of the single-season sack record and positioning in the 2026 NFL draft order is really all that matters in the last […]

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In a lost season, these 2 rookies continue to shine for the Browns

The Cleveland Browns have not had much go right during the 2025 season. The wide receivers continue to be non-existent, with Jerry Jeudy leading the group with 43 receptions, while Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash, Malachi Corley, and Gage Larvadain have combined for just 60 more. The run game, which had stalled since the […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Browns roster: Luke Wypler shows growth and grit against the Bills

The Cleveland Browns suffered a frustrating defeat to the Buffalo Bills in week 16 by a score of 23 to 20, but these games aren’t necessarily about wins and losses anymore. It’s about player development and seeing what the team has in its younger players as they close out the 2025 season. Over the past […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Browns 2026 schedule: Next year’s opponents all but officially set

Not only have the Cleveland Browns been eliminated from NFL playoff contention, but Week 16’s results mean they will officially finish in last place in the AFC North once again. The Browns could end the season with the same 5-12 record as the Cincinnati Bengals if Cleveland wins out and Cincinnati loses its two games, […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers set up to make Browns Myles Garrett breaking sack record tough

After recording 0.5 sacks in the matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Myles Garrett is now one sack away from taking over the record for most sacks in a single season. With two games left in the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, Garrett has an opportunity to not only beat the record but maybe surpass […]

3 months ago | 4 reads