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Daily Dawg Chow 9/08: Browns fritter away chances, fall to 0-1 after frustrating opener

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts at the line of scrimmage in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:

• Browns’ receivers and new kicker cost Cleveland, allowing Cincinnati to escape with 17-16 victory (Chris Pokorny) Cleveland finds another way to lose, despite solid efforts from the offense and defense.
• Brownies and Frownies from Browns loss to the Bengals in Week 1 (Barry Shuck) Battle of Ohio begins with several gifts to the Bengals from the Browns
• Browns kicker issue: Free agency, practice squad kickers available (Jared Mueller) NFL free agency has a few veteran kickers if the Browns want to replace Andre Szymt
• Browns roster: OLine finds an answer, adds new questions (Jared Mueller) Browns loss to the Bengals was frustrating but the roster might have an answer and more problems on the offensive line

More Cleveland Browns news:

• Browns loss of turnover battle plays role in Week 1 loss to Bengals | 3 Big Takeaways (clevelandbrowns.com) “Browns’ defense held the Bengals to 141 total net yards in 17-16 loss.”
• Bengals 17-16 Browns (Sep 7, 2025) Box Score (ESPN) “Box score for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns NFL game from September 7, 2025 on ESPN.”
• Painful Loss Belies, Undermines Cleveland Browns Formula for Success (OBR) “The Cleveland Browns manifested the game they wanted against the Cincinnati Bengals only to come out on the losing end.”
• With his exclusive sneakers, Shedeur Sanders once again stole the show at the Cleveland Browns game; Spectacular! (Marca) “There’s a reason why, since 1999, the Cleveland Browns have been the most dysfunctional franchise in the NFL: only four winning seasons since then, and in 2025 they’ve started off on the wrong foot, literally shooting themselves in the foot in their 17-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC North matchup.”
• Browns kicker blows opener in unbelievable fashion (Youtube) Quincy Carrier reacts to the latest

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/daily...-chances-fall-to-0-1-after-frustrating-opener

 

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Browns TE Harold Fannin: Week 1 Film shows rookie being used all over field

The Cleveland Browns will be attempting to overcome a blown game to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2025 season, but not all is lost for the franchise as a whole. The rookie class looked good on the field and there are reasons for optimism overall. The Browns are still big underdogs heading into Week 2 despite the positives.

A look at the snap counts on offense and defense shows how much Cleveland used the rookies in Week 1, with TE Harold Fannin Jr. surprising many with his usage and production. A complete player, Fannin brought playmaking and versatility to the tight end position after a great college career at Bowling Green State University.

Just how versatile, on top of 53% of his snaps coming as an in-line blocker, Fannin lined up at basically every position a specialist can play on offense:

55 snaps for Harold Fannin Jr. in his NFL debut

that's incredible

he did a bit of everything:
3 lead blocks at FB
29 inline snaps
16 out of the slot
6 out wide

even took one wildcat carry pic.twitter.com/37CQpDMWZ2

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) September 8, 2025

Not only was Fannin on the field, but he was also productive:

Fannin Jr. averaged 3.11 yards of separation on his targets, per Next Gen Stats. League average is 2.98. Fannin Jr. created more separation than any other Browns pass catcher, minimum qualifiers included (Isaiah Bond created 5.63 yards of separation on his lone target).

Selected with the third pick of the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Browns deployed Fannin in a way that shows that they trust the youngster. With the Baltimore Ravens S Kyle Hamilton on the schedule next week, it will be interesting to see how Cleveland’s rookie tight end is used and if he can be successful again.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...1-film-shows-rookie-being-used-all-over-field

 

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Browns rookie’s jersey among league’s top sellers

There have been notable players selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, including Dick LeBeau, Mike Webster, Kevin Greene, and Zach Thomas, all members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

More recent examples include Richard Sherman, Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, and George Kittle.

Then there is quarterback Shedeur Sanders, whom the Cleveland Browns selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Much to the chagrin of his legion of fans, Sanders’ pro career has gotten off to a slow start. The bad habits from his college days were on full display during the final game of the preseason, and Sanders opened the regular season as Cleveland’s third-string quarterback, which is a normal spot for a quarterback selected late on the third day of the draft.

While Sanders’ on-field success has been limited, the situation off the field is far different.

Shortly after the NFL Draft, Sanders’ jersey was the No. 1 seller among all draft picks, according to a story at the time from Darren Rovell at cllct.com. That was before anyone even knew what uniform number Sanders would wear with the Browns.

As an electric week one comes to a close, here are the top jersey sales to start the season.

Find the full roster: https://t.co/wpYSMiZRIa pic.twitter.com/oJz9H7yKz4

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) September 8, 2025

Fast forward to today, and it turns out that Sanders is not only outselling his fellow rookies, but he actually is No. 5 among all NFL players in jersey sales, according to the NFL Players Association. Sanders is only behind Saquon Barkley (No. 1) and Jalen Hurts (No. 2) of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jayden Daniels (No. 3) of the Washington Commanders, and Josh Allen (No. 4) of the Buffalo Bills.

It was clear from the moment the Browns selected Sanders that his off-field popularity was huge, and his jersey sales are a reflection of his growing fan base.

How long those fans will have to wait to actually see Sanders in that uniform on the field in a meaningful game remains to be seen.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...eland-browns-shedeur-sanders-nfl-jersey-sales

 

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Daily Dawg Chow 9/10: Browns news, series of roster moves Tuesday, no new kicker, Judkins likely to join roster soon, more

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts at the line of scrimmage in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:

• Which Cleveland Browns rookie was most impressive in Week 1? Browns Reacts Survey (Chris Pokorny) Also, who will win in Week 2 between the Ravens and the Browns?
• Browns kicker news on Tuesday bound to upset fans (Jared Mueller) Browns kicker news on Tuesday, after Andre Szmyt’s misses cost the Bengals Week 1 game, is likely to disappoint
• Browns practice squad poached by AFC team, 2 other roster changes may relate to Quinshon Judkins (Jared Mueller) Browns roster changes, including Cole Strange being poached by the Dolphins, could indicate Quinshon Judkins return
• Browns NFL Power Rankings: Cleveland rises in Week 2 after a game they should have won (Chris Pokorny) The Browns get some recognition in the Week 2 NFL Power Rankings, but what they really need is a win.

More Cleveland Browns news:

• Searching for Win No. 1: Browns Visit Ravens in High-Stakes AFC North Duel (Sports Illustrated) “The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are both looking for their first victory of the 2025 campaign.”
• How The Cleveland Browns 53 Man Roster & Practice Squad Compare To Previous Years (OBR) “Looking at the Cleveland Browns roster and how it compares to every year of the Andrew Berry ear in Cleveland.”
• Browns sign DT Ralph Holley to practice squad (clevelandbrowns.com) “The Cleveland Browns have signed DT Ralph Holley to the practice squad and released RB Trayveon Williams from the practice squad.”
• He didn’t play, but Shedeur Sanders is being criticized for his attitude on the Cleveland Browns’ bench in Week 1 (Marca) “The Cleveland Browns suffered a painful defeat in their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.”
• What college QB could be the Browns franchise QB? (Youtube) Quincy Carrier scouts

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/daily...new-kicker-judkins-likely-to-join-roster-soon

 

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Cleveland Browns make decision on kicker situation against Ravens

There are quite a few kickers who the Cleveland Browns could try turning to after their disastrous outcome in Week 1, when rookie Andre Szmyt missed an extra point and a potential game-winning field goal from short distance. However, when head coach Kevin Stefanski talked to the media on Wednesday, he announced that for the Week 2 game against the Baltimore Ravens, the team is sticking with Szmyt.

#Browns Kevin Stefanski said Andre Szmyt will kick for the Browns on Sunday. He said he's a young kicker and expects him to get better.

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 10, 2025

Stefanski tried to talk up Szmyt, noting that he is young and they expect him to get better. It’s true that he has a good chance to make up for his first week misses against the Ravens, and one game shouldn’t define whether someone has simply “lost it,” like was the case with veteran Dustin Hopkins. With that said, the margin-of-error for Szmyt is also fairly slim. While the Browns are trying to give him a vote of confidence this week — including by not adding a kicker to the practice squad — if he costs the team again in Week 2, I’d expect another kicker to be brought in.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...e-decision-on-kicker-situation-against-ravens

 

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Daily Dawg Chow 9/11: Browns news, Joe Flacco returning to Baltimore Sunday, Szmyt will continue kicking, more

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts at the line of scrimmage in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:

• Browns, Ravens Week 2 injury report: 3 starters DNP for BAL, CLE mostly healthy (Jared Mueller) Browns vs Ravens in Week 2 could be greatly impacted by Isaiah Likely, Nnamdi Madubuike’s injury report status
• NFL draft, Jaguars watch: Tracking Browns 2 first round picks after Week 1 (Jared Mueller) The 2026 NFL draft will take a long time to come into focus but Browns fans will be on Jaguars watch this season
• Browns roster: Updating the current 16-man practice squad (Matthew Wilson) Updating the Browns’ current 16-man practice squad list.
• Cleveland Browns make decision on kicker situation against Ravens (Chris Pokorny) Are the Browns sticking with Andre Szmyt, or are they bringing in someone new?

More Cleveland Browns news:

• Joe Flacco makes his return to Baltimore in Week 2 | Team Coverage (clevelandbrowns.com) “Flacco spent the first 11 years of his career with the Ravens.”
• Browns’ Joe Flacco admits first game in Baltimore since departure is ‘a big deal’ (NFL.com) “Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will play in Baltimore on Sunday for the first time since leaving the Ravens in the 2019 offseason.”
• Browns rookie Judkins faces uphill battle to debut against Ravens (Spectrum News) “Quinshon Judkins will have only two days of practice to prepare for his potential NFL debut on Sunday.”
• Cruel-serious doubts have emerged about the development of Shedeur Sanders with the Cleveland Browns (Marca) “The season has begun, and the Cleveland Browns fell in painful fashion against Cincinnati.”
• Ravens are disrespecting Browns’ fans Sunday (Youtube) Quincy Carrier points out what a garbage franchise Baltimore is

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/daily...-baltimore-sunday-szmyt-will-continue-kicking

 

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Browns, Ravens Week 2 injuries: Quinshon Judkins back, BAL improves Thursday

The first injury report for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season sees the Cleveland Browns once again matching up with an AFC North foe, this time the Baltimore Ravens. Unlike most weeks, the Browns roster started the practice sessions healthier than the Ravens did.

We know that Cleveland is planning to stick with K Andre Szmyt for the Week 2 AFC North matchup that includes QB Joe Flacco facing his former team in Baltimore for the first time ever. The underdog Browns could pull off a huge upset or be the medicine the Ravens need after melting down in Week 1.

Getting RB Quinshon Judkins back for the game, even if he is on a limited snap count, could be really helpful for Cleveland. Judkins was considered a full participant on Thursday, while Baltimore got star DT Nnamdi Madubuike back as well.

Thursday’s injury report is below with any changes from Wednesday noted in bold:

Browns Injury Report​

• OL Joel Bitonio – Rest – Limited to Full
• OL Jack Conklin – Eye, Elbow – Limited
• DT Mike Hall Jr. – Knee – Limited
• OT Dawand Jones – Knee – Limited
• RB Quinshon Judkins – Not injury related – DNP to Full
• CB Denzel Ward – Shoulder, Achilles – Limited

Ravens Injury Report​

• CB Jaire Alexander – Knee – Limited to Full
• TE Isaiah Likely – Foot – DNP
• DT Nnamdi Madubuike – Ankle – DNP to Limited
• FB Patrick Ricard – Calf – DNP

Likely and Ricard were inactive in Week 1 for Baltimore, while Madubuike, a Pro Bowler the last two seasons, played in 69% of the team’s defensive snaps.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...s-quinshon-judkins-back-bal-improves-thursday

 

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Daily Dawg Chow 9/12: Browns news, Quinshon Judkins participates in practice as final preparations for the Ravens are made

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts at the line of scrimmage in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:

• Browns, Ravens Week 2 injuries: Quinshon Judkins back, BAL improves Thursday (Jared Mueller) Browns vs Ravens in Week 2 could be greatly impacted by Isaiah Likely, Nnamdi Madubuike’s injury report status
• Browns vs. Ravens Week 2 predictions: Experts want to show Cleveland respect, just not against Baltimore (Chris Pokorny) The DBN staff predicts the Week 2 games, plus the national media make their predictions for Browns vs. Ravens.
• Are the Browns Derrick Henry’s kryptonite? (Thomas Moore) “Cleveland’s defense has held its own over the years when facing Baltimore’s bruising running back.”
• 3 worst Browns vs Ravens moments in the rivalry’s history (Abby Mueller) Given that the Browns take on the Ravens Sunday, let’s explore some of the more challenging moments over the years.

More Cleveland Browns news:

• Garafolo says rookie RB Judkins was a full participant in practice | ‘The Insiders’ (NFL.com) “NFL media insider Mike Garafolo discusses Cleveland Browns Quinshon Judkins was a full participant in practice ahead of their Week 2 matchup on “The Insiders”.“
• Ravens’ Derrick Henry Sends Scary Message to Browns After Trash Talk (Newsweek) “Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry spoke out with a scary message to the Cleveland Browns.”
• Why NFL Insider’s Report Proves Shedeur Sanders Needs New Team For Development (Sports Illustrated) “Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders may be low on the depth chart, but in an updated top NFL jersey sales, he is among elite company.”
• Shedeur Sanders has not yet made his debut with the Browns, but he has already surpassed Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson (Marca) “The Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders has already made waves off the field, establishing a brand that rivals, and even surpasses, his fellow NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.”
• Browns are healthy going into Baltimore (Youtube) Quincy Carrier reports on the latest

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/daily...as-final-preparations-for-the-ravens-are-made

 

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Baltimore Ravens already losing faith in their team? The Cleveland Browns are optimistic, meanwhile

During the season, Cleveland Browns fans vote in SB Nation Reacts to express their confidence level in the team or their thoughts on other topics.

Even though the Browns lost their season opener to the Bengals by a score of 17-16, fan confidence actually jumped from 66% to 76%. Joe Flacco executed the offense as well as we could have asked him too, and the defense had one of the most dominant second halves you can ask for. Unfortunately, “only in Cleveland” struck again with two bobbled passes that led to interceptions, as well as a couple of missed field goals by our rookie kicker. Other rookies fared well, though, and were quite involved, which has fans optimistic about what’s to come.

On the other side, our opponent this week, the Baltimore Ravens, had their fan confidence crash from 95% to 42%. It’s a steep drop, and one that is indicative of both a fickle fanbase and one that must be tired of seeing the same type of collapses by their team over and over in big moments. If that element isn’t corrected, then how can fans have faith that Baltimore can be a legitimate Super Bowl contender?

We asked two other questions this week. The first one asked who fans thought the most impressive rookie was in Week 1 for Cleveland. There were a lot of candidates, but LB Carson Schwesinger was the leading vote-getter with 43% of the vote. That was followed by TE Harold Fannin (32%), RB Dylan Sampson (22%), and DT Mason Graham (3%).

Our other question asked what Browns fans are expecting the outcome to be for this Sunday’s Browns vs. Ravens game. 70% of fans are calling for a Ravens win in some capacity, while 30% are still throwing their support toward the Browns — who are 11.5 point underdogs — scoring an upset.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...the-cleveland-browns-are-optimistic-meanwhile

 

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Browns WR Jerry Jeudy fined for taunting

The NFL decided over the summer to place a greater emphasis on “sportsmanship” by cracking down on what it believes are violent or sexually suggestive gestures by players during a game.

According to NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson, the league is frowning on such things as simulating shooting or brandishing a gun, throat slashes, “unfortunate” sexual gestures, and nose wipe gestures.

It only took until the first quarter of their Week 1 game for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to find out that the league means business.

Browns WR Jerry Jeudy was fined $11,593 for taunting in the first quarter of Cleveland’s Week 1 loss to the Bengals on this play pic.twitter.com/i0SASEKWar

— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) September 13, 2025

On Cleveland’s first offensive series, quarterback Joe Flacco tried to hit Jeudy with a pass on a third-and-three play from Cincinnati’s 34-yard line. The pass was incomplete, but Cincinnati defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt was called for pass interference.

An excited Jeudy jumped up and clapped in celebration that the official had gotten the call right, and no additional flag was thrown for taunting.

But, on Saturday, the NFL was so aghast that it determined a fine of $11,593 was in order for Jeudy’s heinous act.

Eleven thousand, five hundred and ninety-three dollars for showing emotion in the opening quarter of a game against a divisional foe.

In addition to Jeudy, the NFL fined four other players for taunting – linebacker Nolan Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles, safety Brian Branch and wide receiver Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions, and safety Xavier McKinney of the Green Bay Packers – and defensive end Will McDonald IV of the New York Jets was fined for making a violent gesture.

Welcome to the NFL in 2025.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...eveland-browns-jerry-jeudy-fined-for-taunting

 

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Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens – 3rd Quarter Game Thread

The Browns’ defense has been outstanding, but their offense can’t get anything going in the first half. One of the big differences in the game so far is a blocked punt that led to a short field touchdown, but Cleveland did get a field goal to end the half. Baltimore leads 10-3 at the half.

VS.

Game: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens
Date/Time: Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Local Television: CBS – Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) & Ross Tucker (analyst)
Local Radio: ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...s-vs-baltimore-ravens-3rd-quarter-game-thread

 

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Daily Dawg Chow 9/15: Browns beat down in Baltimore, fall to 0-2 on the season

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts at the line of scrimmage in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:

• Flacco Fever takes a big hit, as Baltimore Ravens beat Cleveland Browns 41-17 (Chris Pokorny) The Browns once had a good defensive effort in this game, but the offense was awful.
• Brownies and Frownies as Browns get blown out by Ravens (Barry Shuck) Two division foes battled it out, many Browns came out on “Losers” side with a few “Winners” vs Ravens
• Browns gain a spark from rookie RB (Thomas Moore) Quinshon Judkins makes his debut and leads the Browns in rushing yards.
• Should the Browns stick with Joe Flacco or give Dillon Gabriel a shot? (Abhy Mueller) Browns offensive struggles continue, big changes could be made at QB by benching Joe Flacco, starting Dillon Gabriel

More Cleveland Browns news:

• Browns vs. Ravens Postgame Recap (clevelandbrowns.com) “Nathan Zegura breaks down the 41-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.”
• Ravens 41-17 Browns (Sep 14, 2025) Box Score (ESPN) “Box score for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns NFL game from September 14, 2025 on ESPN.”
• Cleveland Browns to keep starting Joe Flacco at quarterback for now (Sports Illustrated) “The Browns have started 0-2 for the first time in the Kevin Stefanski era and the offense is in peril with real questions surrounding how long Joe Flacco can remain the starting quarterback.”
• Kevin Stefanski sticks with Joe Flacco as the Browns’ QB and does not give Shedeur Sanders a chance at all (Marca) “The Cleveland Browns season hasn’t started on the best note, and Joe Flacco’s return to Baltimore was far from pleasant.“
• Joe Flacco was terrible in Browns week 2 loss (Youtube) Quincy Carrier reacts to the latest

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/daily...-beat-down-in-baltimore-fall-to-0-2-on-season

 

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NFL draft: Browns, Jaguars move up after Week 2; both in top 15 now

The Cleveland Browns went from competitive and reasons for optimism in Week 1 to downright embarrassed in Week 2, with some thoughts about a change at starting quarterback. Week 3 doesn’t get any easier with the Green Bay Packers coming to town. The good news for the Browns comes when looking ahead to next year’s NFL draft.

Cleveland has two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft, one from trading down with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL draft, which should help find that franchise quarterback. That will lead us to tracking draft positioning for both teams throughout the season.

Week 2’s positive came in the form of losses for both the Browns and the Jaguars. Last week, Jacksonville was in the 23rd spot with Cleveland ninth. One week later, both teams have moved up.

Right now, based on tiebreakers, the 2026 NFL draft order is as follows for the Top 15:

1. New York Jets
2. New Orleans Saints
3. Miami Dolphins
4. Cleveland Browns
5. Tennessee Titans
6. Chicago Bears
7. New York Giants
8. Kansas City Chiefs
9. Carolina Panthers
10. Houston Texans
11. New England Patriots
12. Baltimore Ravens
13. Dallas Cowboys
14. Washington Commanders
15. Jacksonville Jaguars (which conveys to the Cleveland Browns)

With the Packers on the schedule for the Browns in Week 3 and the Jaguars hosting the desperate 0-2 Texans, Cleveland’s two first-round picks could be moving up once again next week.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...guars-move-up-after-week-2-both-in-top-15-now

 

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Daily Dawg Chow 9/17: Browns news, Joe Flacco to remain starter, Gage Larvadain brought back to practice squad, more

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts at the line of scrimmage in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:

• When is the time to hand it over to Dillon Gabriel? Browns Reacts Survey Week 3 (Chris Pokorny) Also, are you still confident in the direction of the team?
• Browns NFL Power Rankings: Cleveland back toward the bottom heading into Week 3, deservedly so (Chris Pokorny) The Browns tanked right back toward the bottom in the Week 2 NFL Power Rankings.
• Interview: Browns superfan Brownstronaut (Barry Shuck) “The new Cleveland Browns superfan is in a world of his own”
• Browns roster: 7 moves Tuesday includes adding to OLine, popular WR (Jared Mueller) The Browns roster continues to see turnover as GM Andrew Berry tries to figure out what is best for the team

More Cleveland Browns news:

• Quinshon Judkins listed as No. 1 running back on Cleveland Browns’ depth chart (The Columbus Dispatch) “Former Ohio state player Quinshon Judkins is listed as the Cleveland Browns’ lead running back, per the team website’s depth chart.”
• Cleveland Browns bring back fan favorite wide receiver to the practice squad (Sports Illustrated) “The Browns announced a plethora of changes to their practice squad on Tuesday, most notably bringing back a fan favorite who had a dominant preseason with Cleveland.”
• Cleveland Browns: What We Learned From Week 2 Loss to Baltimore Ravens (OBR) “The Cleveland Browns fell to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 by a final score of 41-17 in a game that was much closer than it seemed for most of the afternoon.”
• Joe Flacco to start against the Green Bay Packers, but Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur should stay ready; Changes looming for the Cleveland Browns (Marca) “There hasn’t been much surprise, even though the spotlight was on the Cleveland Browns during the preseason.”
• Breaking down why the Browns’ offense struggled (Youtube) Quincy Carrier reviews the latest

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/daily...gage-larvadain-brought-back-to-practice-squad

 

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When is the time to hand it over to Dillon Gabriel? Browns Reacts Survey Week 3

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

How many times are the Cleveland Browns going to make the fans look like fools? Unfortunately, that’s the song-and-dance we’re accustom to: getting our hopes up at the beginning of the season, only to see that it’s the same old stuff. Such was the case last week, when 76% of fans expressed confidence in the direction of the team. I’m expecting that number to dip mightily after the offensive performance against the Ravens this past week, but maybe I’ll be wrong — be sure to cast your vote in the poll below.

This week, we’re asking one additional question: would you still stick with Joe Flacco as the starter for now? We already know that head coach Kevin Stefanski has committed to Flacco over Dillon Gabriel, so the question is not asking about that. It’s putting the question squarely on your shoulders as a fan: after seeing the offense for two games, are you still wanting to give Flacco some more time, or are you ready to accelerate the decision for one of our youngsters?

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...to-dillon-gabriel-browns-reacts-survey-week-3

 

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How the Browns can limit Micah Parsons in their week 3 clash

The Cleveland Browns welcome the Green Bay Packers to Northeast Ohio on Sunday, and there’s undoubtedly going to be one thing on everybody’s minds. How the heck are the Browns going to handle Micah Parsons and the Packers’ pass rush?

Though Green Bay’s defensive line has been tearing its opponents apart over the first two weeks of the season, Cleveland’s offense is surprisingly set up pretty well for that style of defense. Aside from the normal pocket-moving shenanigans and screen variations that Kevin Stefanski likes to utilize on a weekly basis, there are a couple of things that we’ll most likely see the Browns’ offensive line doing on Sunday.

Jump-setting​

There’s been a clip of Jack Conklin circulating today (9/18) that shows him “practicing”, and he definitely doesn’t look healthy. He can barely put weight on his down arm, with a rubber sleeve around his elbow.

He’ll more than likely be OUT for week 3, which would mean that the starting offensive tackles would be Dawand Jones and Cornelius Lucas again. Neither of these players has the best footwork right now, so it would be smart for them to jump-set Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons. If Jones and Lucas can jump/attack Green Bay’s pass rushers and close the gap quickly by jump-setting, they should be able to lock on and limit the defender’s two-way go.

Basically, the 6’8” offensive tackles need to force Parsons to run through them instead of around them, which is exactly what Parsons will do if he has the space to do it.

Slide protections​

We could see lots of pre-snap communication at the line of scrimmage between the quarterback and the offensive line on Sunday. Aside from making line checks based on the different fronts they’ll see, but similar to how opposing offenses defend Myles Garrett, the same could be the case for Cleveland against Micah Parsons.

Joe Flacco or Ethan Pocic will most likely identify where Parsons is lined up before each snap and slide the protection towards him. This would do two things for the Browns’ offense that’ll help slow down the Packers’ edge rushers.

• It limits the amount of time that a running back will be in pass protection on Parsons’ side of the field. The RB will always be responsible for the backside A or B gap. The last thing Cleveland’s offense wants is a running back matched up on Parsons.

• When you slide towards a specific pass rusher lined up outside, it more than likely means that two sets of eyes will be on that player at the snap. Depending on where the 3-technique is lined up, Cleveland could technically double-team Parsons on the playside without having to rely on a tight end staying home.

It would be incredibly surprising if the Browns decide to stick with man protection in the passing game in week 3. We’ll naturally also see some instances where David Njoku or Harold Fannin Jr. help block, depending on different down & distance scenarios, but if Cleveland does a good job of preparing this week, simply chipping before releasing should suffice for the tight end group.

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What do you think Cleveland’s game plan for limiting Micah Parsons should be? Join fellow Browns fans in the comment section below.

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Packers vs. Browns Week 3 predictions: Experts have given up on Cleveland already

The Cleveland Browns have already fallen into the usual early-season storyline of being pigeon-holed. The national media is noting the credit that the defense deserves in some regards, and also pointing out how they see the potential for Jordan Love to be slowed down. However, at the end of the day, though don’t have any faith in the Browns’ offense. As Vinnie Iyer puts below, the Browns have “Flacco, a limited running game, and an aging offensive line” going up against the likes of Micah Parsons.

Here is what the national media is saying about the Week 3 game between the Browns and Packers:

CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) – Packers 23, Browns 20​

The 2-0 Packers have been dominant in two games and take the best defense in the league to Cleveland to face a Browns offense that has struggled. Joe Flacco is coming off a bad game and this Green Bay defense can make it tough on him. Jordan Love will do enough to win it for the Packers, but the Browns defense will keep them in it.

CBS Sports (John Breech) – Packers 31, Browns 17​

Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) – Packers 31, Browns 13​

The Green Bay Packers’ defense is smashing it with a boost from the acquisition of Micah Parsons. He’s getting a lot more help than edge-rushing counterpart Myles Garrett for the 0-2 Cleveland Browns. Green Bay should not face much of a challenge from Joe Flacco and a limited running game behind an aging offensive line that should dominate up front.

Sporting News (Bill Bender) – Packers 25, Browns 18​

There is premature 17-0 talk with Green Bay after two games — and that’s dangerous heading into the first road game. The Browns’ best bet? Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz needs to turn up the pressure with Myles Garrett on Jordan Love, who is 6 of 18 for 86 yards in that situation in 2025. Joe Flacco is a high-volume passer, too, and that means Micah Parsons will get some chances to force turnovers. The Browns are 3-4 ATS as a home underdog since last season.

Below are our Week 3 NFL staff picks:

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[Cleveland Browns]

5 quick hitters with Acme Packing Company: Are the Packers getting too cocky, too early, against the Browns’ defense?

This Sunday, the Cleveland Browns are are at home as they take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. To help preview a few topics from the Packers’ perspective, we reached out to Justis Mosqueda from Acme Packing Company and exchanged five questions with him.

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Chris: “Micah Parsons becoming a Packer must be a dream come true. We’ve heard how he’s had a huge impact on the defense through two games, but describe his presence in your own words.”

Justis: “There are few things in like that I’ve experienced that filled me with more dopamine than Parsons chasing down Jared Goff for that sack in Week 1. I will think about that moment on my deathbed. His addition has been a real shot in the arm. We’re already at the point where the locker room is talking about the potential of going undefeated.”

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Chris: “What do you view as the Packers’ biggest weakness right now?”

Justis: “So no one has been able to take advantage of it yet…but the team really only has a three-man rotation at defensive tackle right now because undrafted rookie Nazir Stackhouse is being used exclusively as a short yardage player. Green Bay has been able to bottle up run games early and get points on the board that force teams out of running scripts, but if you’re going to beat this team, it probably looks like wearing out their thin defensive tackle depth.”

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Chris: “The Packers drafted WR Matthew Golden with their first round pick. Through two games, he has 2 catches. What has his progress been since being drafted, and should we see his role increase this week?”

Justis: “Honestly, he could have had two touchdowns last week, so the box score doesn’t quite measure how he’s played. Jordan Love missed him by a hair on two deep shots or we would have talked about how Week 2 was the Golden coming out party. With Jayden Reed, who plays almost exclusively as the team’s slot receiver, injured, it should be Golden and Dontayvion Wicks who see a significant bump in snap counts moving forward. Especially the way you guys like to play so much man coverage. I’m assuming that deep shots are on the docket for this game. Love has already said opportunities will go Golden’s way this week, too.”

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Packers RB Chris Brooks picking up a blitzing linebacker, passing him off and then taking on a defensive tackle pic.twitter.com/CD5olFPx84

— Justis Mosqueda (@JuMosq) September 8, 2025

Chris: “Tell us about one player who Browns fans may not have heard of, but who could have an impact on this Sunday’s game.”

Justis: “So we have this running back Chris Brooks…who is really good at picking up blitzes…like takes on defensive tackles good. Matt LaFleur always chips top tier pass-rushers, and there’s going to be times where Brooks will be helping out whichever offensive tackle that Myles Garrett lines up on. LaFleur has no problem draining an extra player to help in protection. If there’s a deep shot in this game, look to see who the extra guy in on the pass pro is. It’s probably going to be Brooks, if it’s not a tight end.”

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Chris: “The Browns are underdogs against the Packers on Sunday (Browns +7.5 as of this question, per FanDuel Sportsbook). Who would you pick to win the game?”

Justis: “I’m going Packers here. I think the Browns can slow down Green Bay’s running game early on. It will depend on connecting on deep throws to get Cleveland out of their typical gameplan. So I don’t think that Packers will just score at will, as it’ll be pretty boom or bust when they have the ball. With that being said…I’m really not sure how you guys get a bunch of points on Green Bay, especially if your tackle duo is struggling in pass protection.”

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Thanks again to Justis for taking the time to answer my questions.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...oo-cocky-too-early-against-the-browns-defense

 

[Cleveland Browns]

Browns vs. Packers: Week 3 Need to Know

The Cleveland Browns return home on Sunday to face the Green Bay Packers.

Cleveland is winless so far this season after dropping divisional games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. The Packers, on the other hand, come into the game as the darlings of the NFC after wins over the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.

This is one of the NFL’s odder series, as this will be just the 21st regular-season meeting between the Browns and Packers despite both teams being in the NFL since 1950.

The home fans are restless and growing tired of the latest strain of Flacco Fever as Cleveland’s offense has struggled to get anything going so far this season. And it won’t be any easier against a Green Bay defense that is stout against the run and has Micah Parsons on board.

It is the Browns vs. the Packers for the first time in Cleveland since 2017, and here is everything to know about the game.

Game Info​

Records: Cleveland is 0-2. Green Bay is 2-0.

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Stadium: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland

TV: FOX

Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, and Allison Williams (sideline reporter)

Radio: 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, 1300 AM La Mega (Español)

Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura and Jerod Cherry (sidelines)

Last meeting: The Packers won the last meeting, 24-22, in Week 16 of the 2021 season.

First meeting: The Browns won the first meeting, 27-0, on September 27, 1953.

All-time series: The Packers lead the all-time series, 14-7. The Browns have lost four in a row to Green Bay.

Weather: 80 degrees and mostly cloudy, with a 15 percent chance of rain. Winds from the south at 10 mph. (weather.com)

Uniform: The Browns are making the unfortunate decision to wear their “Alpha Dawg” kit, which includes a brown helmet paired with an all-brown uniform.

the Alpha Dawg coming out to play@DUDEwipes | @jerryjeudy pic.twitter.com/occB7x3KEf

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 19, 2025

Injury report: Browns – Out: Defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (knee). Questionable: left guard Joel Bitonio (back), right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow), kick returner DeAndre Carter (concussion), and kicker Andre Szmyt (calf). Packers – Out: Wide receiver Jayden Reed (shoulder/foot). Questionable: Tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) and offensive tackle Zach Tom (oblique).

The line: Browns +7.5 according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

News and Notes​

• Cleveland’s defense is No. 1 against the run, allowing just 46 rushing yards per game. Green Bay is No. 2 at 48.5 yards per game.
• Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs has scored a rushing touchdown in 10 consecutive games.
• When Green Bay defensive end Micah Parsons is on the field, the Packers are holding opposing quarterbacks to a QBR of 14. When he is on the sidelines, that number increases to 60, according to ESPN.
• The Browns have not allowed a 300-yard passing game in 30 consecutive games, the longest current streak in the NFL.
• Defensive end Myles Garrett leads the league in tackles for loss (6) and is tied for first in sacks (3.5).

Highest double team rate this season
among Edge Defenders

Myles Garrett – 75.93%

Micah Parsons – 67.74%
TJ Watt – 66.67% pic.twitter.com/JehoafWR86

— PFF (@PFF) September 19, 2025

• Garrett has also faced the highest double-team rate of any defender at 75.93 percent, according to Pro Football Focus.
• Cleveland’s top two receivers are rookies Harold Fannin Jr. (12) and Dylan Sampson (11).
• Fannin needs one reception and Sampson needs two on Sunday to pass Brian Brennan for the most receptions by a Cleveland rookie in their first three games. Brennan’s mark has stood since 1984.
• The Week 3 Game Poster:

on the prowl vs. the Pack pic.twitter.com/XYUz5Xzosj

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 19, 2025

• Sunday’s game marks the earliest visit by Green Bay to Cleveland since a Week 1 meeting in 1972.
• Cleveland’s defense is tops in the league in coverage grade against tight ends, according to Pro Football Focus.

In Case You Missed It​

• Browns: Key ST player suffers Friday practice injury
• 5 quick hitters with Acme Packing Company: Are the Packers getting too cocky, too early, against the Browns’ defense?
• Browns rookie quietly emerging as elite force on offense in 2025
• Cleveland Browns fans have spoken: it’s time to kick Joe Flacco to the curb
• 3 things the Browns must do to beat the Packers
• Packers vs. Browns Week 3 predictions: Experts have given up on Cleveland already
• Browns: Special teams anything but in first two games
• How the Browns can limit Micah Parsons in their week 3 clash
• Browns OLine giving Joe Flacco enough time to throw
• Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns: Week 3 TV Map
• Browns: 3 positives amid a rough start to the season

A Final Quote​

Cleveland safeties coach Ephraim Banda on the versatility of Grant Delpit:

“Grant’s done a really good job in terms of growing his game in that space in the off season through training camp and you’re seeing it a little bit too now as the season goes. So, he’s worked really hard at learning the third level stuff but not just learning it. So just really proud of his development in terms of his footwork and how he’s seeing things develop and then growing his game. Because the truth is, Grant Delpit can play strong, free, corner, nickel, dime, whatever you need it to be. It’s about putting it on tape and showing the world how good of a player, not good, how great of a player he is.”

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What are you looking for from the Browns in Sunday’s game against the Packers?

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Rumor: Packers TE Tucker Kraft injury update for Week 3 vs Browns

After a week where injuries were the most interesting stories for the Cleveland Browns matchup with the Green Bay Packers, clarity is starting to come on Saturday. With six players listed as questionable and two out, Friday’s injury report followed K Andre Szymt getting injured on Friday and TE Tucker Kraft having an injury scare on Thursday.

While reports stated that Kraft dodged a bullet and didn’t have a major injury, his Week 3 status was clearly up in the air.

Saturday, Szymt had his injury designation removed, along with WR/KR DeAndre Carter. The status of Joel Bitonio and Jack Conklin remains up in the air, but the Browns elevated a receiver and a cornerback for Week 3 instead of one of the offensive linemen on their practice squad.

Now, as had been rumored despite Kraft missing practice on Friday, comes a report that the Packers star tight end will actually play on the road in Cleveland:

Good news for Green Bay: After an injury scare Thursday and not practicing Friday, #Packers TE Tucker Kraft is expected to play Sunday vs. the #Browns, per The Insiders. https://t.co/3shpaatRvx

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 20, 2025

With WR Jayden Reed out for a while, Kraft will take an even bigger role in Green Bay’s offense. Last week, Kraft had six receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown.

Official inactive reports will be announced 90 minutes before Sunday’s matchup.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...cker-kraft-injury-update-for-week-3-vs-browns