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In the NFL, QB is the most important part of the QB/HC equation

There is a universal truth in the NFL that has been around as long as the league itself. No team has sustained championship success without a top-flight quarterback. That is not to imply that coaching does not matter, as the idea that a coach can just “roll out the balls” and titles will follow if […]

2026 NFL draft order: Browns improve due to tiebreaker, Jaguars unchanged heading into Week 12

The Cleveland Browns defense did everything they could to keep the team in the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, but the Browns offense, including QB Shedeur Sanders, just couldn’t get anything going. The Sanders conversation, including HC Kevin Stefanski not wanting to play the young quarterback this season, will dominate the conversation […]

Cleveland Browns are headed to Las Vegas, but are the odds on their side?

The Cleveland Browns opened as 3-point underdogs against the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of their Week 12 match-up, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under on the game is 36.5. The Browns (2-8) are coming off of a 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, a game that saw Shedeur Sanders make his NFL debut in relief […]

While Shedeur Sanders was playing his first Browns game his home was broken into

Double bad luck for the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders. He was thrust into the Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens after starting QB Dillon Gabriel left with a concussion. Sanders then played the entire second half as the Browns lost 23-16. RELATED: BROWNS QB SITUATION HARD TO EVALUATE Sanders did not play […]

Browns defense gives up the big play again in Week 11 vs Ravens

The Cleveland Browns’ defense just can’t help but giving up that one big play or big drive each week. It’s hard to be mad at them, because one bad drive shouldn’t cost most teams a game when the rest of their performance is stellar. The backbreaker this week, Below, we analyze the snap counts and […]

Shedeur Sanders rumor: Browns did not plan to play QB at all this year

The Cleveland Browns plan at quarterback this offseason was flawed at best. Perhaps that alone is the biggest sign that GM Andrew Berry and HC Kevin Stefanski got approval to punt on this season and are safe heading into the 2026 NFL season. Let’s see if we got this right, at the most important position […]

The NFL can be harsh for backup quarterbacks

The NFL is a harsh environment, even for the game’s best players. But that is especially true if you are a rookie backup quarterback. No matter if you are the No. 1 overall selection entering a nationally televised game and leading your team to a historic victory despite having no practice reps, or a fifth-round […]

Browns winners, losers for Week 11 loss to Ravens: Offense doesn’t work

The Cleveland Browns could conceivably win the AFC North Division this year before this game began. No, really. Going into this weekend’s game, it would take some help, well, make that a lot of help. But being just three games back in the division makes it realistic with eight games remaining. It all started with […]

Myles Garrett, Carson Schwesinger: Should Browns lack of wins limit NFL awards?

After another historic Myles Garrett performance, where he had four sacks and broke an NFL record to be the first player in NFL history with 12 sacks in six straight seasons, his chances of winning Defensive Player of the Year have increased. Carson Schwesinger also had a great performance against the Baltimore Ravens that included an interception. […]

2026 NFL draft order: Browns loss to Ravens in Week 11 moves position up for now

In Week 11, the Cleveland Browns led the Baltimore Ravens for most of the game but could not put much offense together, with Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. Sanders’ debut will be the big story and fans will have strong takeaways, all over the place, about the rookie quarterback’s one-half of football debut. […]

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens final score: Shedeur Sanders makes debut

We weren’t even expecting it, and then a little after the start of the second half, the announcers suddenly said, “We’re hearing Dillon Gabriel is still in the locker room with a head injury,” as they show Shedeur Sanders gathering his stuff to make his NFL debut. Be careful what you wish for. The Browns’ […]

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens – 4th Quarter discussion

UPDATE: The Browns lost 23-16. Our full post-game review and assessment of Shedeur Sanders is here. The Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens head into the fourth quarter of their Week 11 match-up with the Browns leading the Ravens 16-10. Highlights from the first quarter include: This is your game thread to discuss this quarter […]

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders takes over for Dillon Gabriel vs Ravens in Week 11

The Cleveland Browns were leading going into halftime of Week 11 versus the Baltimore Ravens. While that was big news, QB Dillon Gabriel being evaluated for a head injury led to the NFL debut of QB Shedeur Sanders to start the third quarter. It was unknown when Gabriel was hurt, as he was in the […]

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens – 3rd Quarter discussion

The Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens head into the third quarter of their Week 11 match-up with the Browns leading the Ravens 16-10. Highlights from the first quarter include: This is your game thread to discuss this quarter of the game, so be sure to participate in the comments section below. As always, GO […]

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens – 2nd Quarter discussion

The Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens head into the second quarter of their Week 11 match-up with the Ravens and Browns tied 3-3. Highlights from the first quarter include: This is your game thread to discuss this quarter of the game, so be sure to participate in the comments section below. As always, GO […]

Browns, Ravens inactive report: Maliek Collins, Mike Green statuses official

The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are preparing for their 4:25 PM kickoff for Week 11’s AFC North matchup. The Ravens ruled out four players on Friday, with the Browns ruling out DE Alex Wright as well. The weather seems likely to impact the game as wind is expected to stay strong most of the […]

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens – 1st Quarter discussion

Today, the Cleveland Browns take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season. The Browns (2-7) are coming off of another disappointing effort against the Jets, where two special teams touchdowns allowed in the opening frame dampened the whole mood and led to a loss. The Ravens (4-5) have ripped off […]

Browns vs Ravens Week 11: Weather to impact passing games, betting lines

The Cleveland Browns get a strange 4:25 PM start for this week’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Few are surprised that the Browns are big underdogs heading into this Week 11 matchup despite the Ravens ruling a number of players out on Friday. Baltimore is competing for the AFC North title while Cleveland fans are […]