Mueller: For Packers, Browns and 49ers, losses mean questions, albeit very different ones
1 year, 1 month ago

Mueller: For Packers, Browns and 49ers, losses mean questions, albeit very different ones

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Wednesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Seattle jumped out to a 14-0 lead, but Cleveland did not panic nor stray from the strength of its team, which is an offensive line that plays with physicality and what had been the NFL’s best defense, statistically, entering the game. I thought Stefanski’s play calling of screens, draws and well-timed running plays designed to exploit specific parts of Seattle’s defense was outstanding. Despite losing their best player to injury, the Browns’ ground game remains relentless, ranking second in the NFL in yards per game. GO DEEPER Ranking NFL GMs by trade deadline aggression, while wondering why Chicago Bears rank at the top “The Football 100,” the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, is on sale now.

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Browns need a QB change to salvage what’s left of their season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Browns need a QB change to salvage what’s left of their season

New York Times  

— It’s the first week of October and the Browns’ season has ended before the Guardians season. It feels like it’s already over, long before the leaves change, before the bye week, before a pumpkin is carved, before the NBA season begins and before the Guardians’ baseball fate has been determined. Rookie Zak Zinter might eventually be a very good …

Browns stock report: Who’s up, who’s down following preseason loss to Packers?
4 months, 1 week ago

Browns stock report: Who’s up, who’s down following preseason loss to Packers?

New York Times  

The Cleveland Browns lost their preseason opener to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, 23-10. Coach Kevin Stefanski believes those two days are the most important of August for competitive evaluation, and it’s expected that most starters will sit out next Saturday’s preseason game after going through two full practices. GO DEEPER Guessing where the Browns stand nearly 2 weeks …

Seven Browns thoughts: Jim Schwartz’s stout defense, P.J. Walker’s roster status and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Seven Browns thoughts: Jim Schwartz’s stout defense, P.J. Walker’s roster status and more

New York Times  

Some final thoughts, numbers and observations from the Cleveland Browns’ 19-17 upset of the San Francisco 49ers. The Browns are the league’s best defense by more than 60 yards per game, and they’re 100-plus yards per game better than all but eight teams. Denzel Ward vs. the 49ers: 29 coverage snaps 5 targets 1 catch, 8 yards allowed 39.6 passer …

Browns stun 49ers 19-17, hand San Francisco its first loss and QB Brock Purdy his first as starter
1 year, 2 months ago

Browns stun 49ers 19-17, hand San Francisco its first loss and QB Brock Purdy his first as starter

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — From dominant to defeated — in less than a week. Brock Purdy suffered his first loss as a starter and the Niners had their regular-season winning streak stopped at 15 when rookie kicker Jake Moody missed a 41-yard field goal with six seconds remaining, giving the Cleveland Browns an unexpected 19-17 win on Sunday. We haven’t lost in …

Mueller: The Browns, Cowboys and responding to adversity and prosperity in the NFL
1 year, 2 months ago

Mueller: The Browns, Cowboys and responding to adversity and prosperity in the NFL

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Wednesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. On-the-job learning and training is very hard in any workplace, but it’s especially so when running an NFL team. The Cowboys are the NFL’s most praised team by media, fans and their owner. And to that end, I have never been able to trust …

Carson Wentz, Commanders continue playoff chase vs. Browns
1 year, 11 months ago

Carson Wentz, Commanders continue playoff chase vs. Browns

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — After getting into the thick of the playoff race, the Washington Commanders’ three-game winless skid put them in what seems like a straightforward position. “The last three games we are 0-2-1, so looking for a little something extra to give us a little something to get over the hump.” That could be Wentz, who’s making his first …

Browns’ mistakes, game management prove costly in loss to Falcons: First Thoughts
2 years, 2 months ago

Browns’ mistakes, game management prove costly in loss to Falcons: First Thoughts

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Initial thoughts, notes and quotes from the Browns’ puzzling and deflating 23-20 loss to the Falcons Sunday… • The Browns didn’t score when they needed to and should have. The Falcons ran right at the Browns early and late, but after his second quarter cutback touchdown run, Falcons starting running back Cordarelle Patterson only got one touch in …

Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers don’t believe a lopsided loss to start the season should impact their sky-high expectations for what they can accomplish this year. I think just showing that fight we had, gives us confidence going into each and every game.” WILLIAMS’ RETURN Lions running back Jamaal Williams will be making his return to Green …

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