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49ers vs Browns 2024: Super Bowl Wins & Records
The 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls (most recently 1994) and consistently compete for championships with a strong defensive culture, while the Browns have never won a Super Bowl and have made only 2 playoff appearances since 1999, reflecting a significant gap in sustained success.
San Francisco 49ers
5-time Super Bowl champions with dominant defensive tradition and sustained playoff success.
Fans seeking a championship-contending team with proven organizational excellence and sustained winning culture.
Score63%
VS
CB
Cleveland Browns
AFC North playoff contender with Deshaun Watson at quarterback
Nostalgic fans of the franchise seeking hope for eventual rebuilding, or those willing to endure a multi-year turnaround window.
Score50%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls (most recently 1994) and consistently compete for championships with a strong defensive culture, while the Browns have never won a Super Bowl and have made only 2 playoff appearances since 1999, reflecting a significant gap in sustained success.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe 49ers are objectively the superior franchise with 5 Super Bowl championships, sustained playoff success, and a winning culture built over decades. The Browns remain rebuilding with structural challenges including quarterback uncertainty and one of the worst recent records in the league. Choose the 49ers if you value championship pedigree and consistent excellence; choose the Browns only if you're a loyal fan hoping for a turnaround or believe in long-term upside under current management.
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San Francisco 49ers
9/10
Cleveland Browns
6/10
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Best pickFans seeking a championship-contending team with proven organizational excellence and sustained winning culture.
C
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Nostalgic fans of the franchise seeking hope for eventual rebuilding, or those willing to endure a multi-year turnaround window.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Super Bowl Wins:✓ San Francisco 49ers wins(5 titles (1981, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2023 runner-up) vs 0 titles (0 Super Bowl appearances))
- Playoff Appearances (Last 25 Years):✓ San Francisco 49ers wins(13 appearances since 2001 vs 2 appearances (2002, 2020))
- All-Time Win-Loss Record:✓ San Francisco 49ers wins(548-475-16 (.536) vs 399-504-10 (.442))
Key Facts & Figures
105 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | San Francisco 49ers | Cleveland Browns | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 26.3 | — | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 18.2 | — | — |
| Rushing Yards Per Game(yards) | 134.2 | — | — |
| Passing Yards Per Game(yards) | 259.8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 4 | — | — |
| Head Coach Winning Percentage(%) | 71.4% | — | — |
| Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total) | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 Season Wins(wins) | 12 | — | — |
| Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards) | 234.2 | — | — |
| Average Rushing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards) | 148.7 | — | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game (2025)(points) | 18.9 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 6 | 0 appearances | |
| Head Coach Win Percentage(percent) | 63.2% | — | — |
| Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins) | 6 | — | — |
| Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions) | $267M | — | — |
| Turnovers(count) | 0 | 2 | |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 0 | 2 | |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 0 | 2 | |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | 14 reserve/future deals | Standard approach | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 64.5% | 35.5% | |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021) | 0 | |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 5 | 0 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances) | 5 consecutive | 2 | |
| Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances) | 3 | — | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | 53.6% | 45.2% | |
| Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees) | 14 | — | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present) | |
| Franchise Valuation (2024)(billions USD) | $8.1B | — | — |
| Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year) | 1995 | — | — |
| Current Head Coach Winning Percentage(percentage) | Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35) | — | — |
| Division Titles Won(titles) | 16 | — | — |
| Conference Championship Appearances(total) | 19 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 13 | 2 | |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 4,694 (Brock Purdy) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 19 | 8 | |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | 27.3% | |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | 18.1 | |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Browns | |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Browns | |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Browns | |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Browns | |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | 11 | |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | 22.4 | |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | 64.7% | |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | 0 | |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | ~2,000 yards | |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | ~15 TDs | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances | 3 appearances | |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | ~82 | |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | 61 years (1964) | |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | 16.7 | |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | 478 | |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | 6 | |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | 8 | |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | $230M (Watson) | |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | 21.5 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | 118.2 | |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | 0 | |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | 77 years (1964) | |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | 2 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | 2 | |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | 56.3% | |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | $3.2B | |
| Super Bowl Titles | 0 | 0 | |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | 2 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | 8 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025) | 3 | 3 | |
| QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | |
| Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions) | $8.2M | $8.2M | |
| Years in Current City(years) | 76 years (since 1950) | 76 years (since 1950) | |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | 2 (2020, 2022) | |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | .447 (515-638-11) | |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | 8 titles | |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | 6 appearances | |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | 7 wins (16 games) | |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | 1946 | |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | 8 total | |
| 2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game) | 364.5 yards (22nd) | 364.5 yards (22nd) | |
| 2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game) | 379.8 yards (7th) | 379.8 yards (7th) | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023) | 3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023) | |
| Modern Era Hall of Famers(players) | 2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham) | 2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham) | |
| Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | |
| Total League Championships | 8 | 8 | |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers | 22 | 22 | |
| Years in NFL(years) | 77 years (since 1946) | 77 years (since 1946) | |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | 67,431 | |
| AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles) | 8 | 8 | |
| Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances) | 8 | 8 | |
| Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%) | 46.3% | 46.3% | |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski) | 5 seasons (Stefanski) | |
| Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | |
| 2024 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 9 | 9 | |
| Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points) | 92.1 | 92.1 | |
| Offensive Yards Per Game(yards) | 354.1 | 354.1 | |
| Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points) | 23.4 | 23.4 | |
| Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years) | 3 | 3 | |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players) | 3 | 3 |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
San Francisco 49ers leads1 tie
CB
0Cleveland BrownsSan Francisco 49ers
Attribute
Cleveland Browns
- 5 titles (1981, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2023 runner-up)(winner)Super Bowl Wins0 titles (0 Super Bowl appearances)
- 13 appearances since 2001(winner)Playoff Appearances (Last 25 Years)2 appearances (2002, 2020)
- 548-475-16 (.536)(winner)All-Time Win-Loss Record399-504-10 (.442)
- 19 titles(winner)Division Titles8 titles
- Kyle Shanahan since 2017 (8 seasons, 62-50 record)Head Coach Tenure/StabilityKevin Stefanski since 2020 (6 seasons, 40-36 record)
- Brock Purdy: 4,694 passing yards, 31 TDs, 9 INTs(winner)Current QB Performance (2024 Season)Deshaun Watson: 3,964 passing yards, 27 TDs, 16 INTs
- 4th seed despite 12-5 record; strong roster depth(winner)Payroll Efficiency (2024)Spent $255M on QB; finished 3-14; lowest in AFC North
- Super Bowl Wins
San Francisco 49ers
5 titles (1981, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2023 runner-up)(winner)
Cleveland Browns
0 titles (0 Super Bowl appearances)
- Playoff Appearances (Last 25 Years)
San Francisco 49ers
13 appearances since 2001(winner)
Cleveland Browns
2 appearances (2002, 2020)
- All-Time Win-Loss Record
San Francisco 49ers
548-475-16 (.536)(winner)
Cleveland Browns
399-504-10 (.442)
- Division Titles
San Francisco 49ers
19 titles(winner)
Cleveland Browns
8 titles
- Head Coach Tenure/Stability
San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Shanahan since 2017 (8 seasons, 62-50 record)
Cleveland Browns
Kevin Stefanski since 2020 (6 seasons, 40-36 record)
- Current QB Performance (2024 Season)
San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy: 4,694 passing yards, 31 TDs, 9 INTs(winner)
Cleveland Browns
Deshaun Watson: 3,964 passing yards, 27 TDs, 16 INTs
- Payroll Efficiency (2024)
San Francisco 49ers
4th seed despite 12-5 record; strong roster depth(winner)
Cleveland Browns
Spent $255M on QB; finished 3-14; lowest in AFC North
Full Comparison
| Attribute | San Francisco 49ers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) | 13-4 | — |
| 2025 Season Wins(wins) | 12 | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record (Since 1996)(wins-losses) | 29-35 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | — |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | — |
Show 1 more attributeRushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) 118.2 — | ||
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 26.3 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 18.2 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game (2025)(points) | 18.9 | — |
| Rushing Yards Per Game(yards) | 134.2 | — |
| Passing Yards Per Game(yards) | 259.8 | — |
| Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards) | 234.2 | — |
| Average Rushing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards) | 148.7 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 4 | — |
| Head Coach Winning Percentage(%) | 71.4% | — |
| Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total) | 5 | — |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | — |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 6(winner) | 0 appearances |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021)(winner) | 0 |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | — |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Head Coach Win Percentage(percent) | 63.2% | — |
| Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins) | 6 | — |
| Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions) | $267M | — |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | — |
| Turnovers(count) | 0(winner) | 2 |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 0(winner) | 2 |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 0(winner) | 2 |
| Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count) | 0-0 | 4-2 |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 3.9 | 4.2(winner) |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs)(winner) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) |
| Offensive Yards Per Game(yards) | 354.1 | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | 14 reserve/future deals | Standard approach |
| Game Execution Rating(score) | Excellent - Clean execution | Fair - Turnover issues |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 64.5%(winner) | 35.5% |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — |
| 2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards) | Brock Purdy 2,167 yards(winner) | Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — |
| Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG) | 19.0 | 20.2(winner) |
| Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%) | 75.0%(winner) | 46.7% |
| QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%) | 69.4% (Brock Purdy)(winner) | ~55% |
| Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Christian McCaffrey depth role | Quinshon Judkins 827 yards |
| Years in NFL(seasons) | 80 seasons overall | 77 seasons overall(winner) |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — |
| Years in NFL(years) | 77 years (since 1946) | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 5(winner) | 0 |
| 2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 12-5 (.706 winning %) | 11-6 (missed playoffs)(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances) | 5 consecutive(winner) | 2 |
| Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances) | 3 | — |
| Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year) | 1995 | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | — |
Show 1 more attributePlayoff Appearances (2015-2025) 3 — | ||
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | 53.6%(winner) | 45.2% |
| All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses) | 544-689-10 (.441 win percentage) | — |
| Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees) | 14 | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present)(winner) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present) |
| Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | — |
| Franchise Valuation (2024)(billions USD) | $8.1B | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 641-618 | — |
| Conference Championship Appearances(total) | 19 | — |
| Current Head Coach Winning Percentage(percentage) | Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35) | — |
| Division Titles Won(titles) | 16 | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 13(winner) | 2 |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 4,694 (Brock Purdy)(winner) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — |
| 2024 Season Record(wins-losses) | 12-5 (4th seed, NFC) | 3-14 (5th place, AFC North) |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | — |
| 2023 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 11-6 | — |
Show 2 more attributesPlayoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances) 8 — Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%) 46.3% — | ||
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski) | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 19(winner) | 8 |
| Super Bowl Titles | 0 | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — |
| Total League Championships | 8 | — |
| Most Recent Super Bowl Win(year) | Never | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| 2025 Season Starting QB Experience(years) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Elite Wide Receiver Presence | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years) | 3 | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | Below .500 | — |
| 2025 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 9 | — |
| Quarterback TD:INT Ratio (2025)(ratio) | 19:10 | — |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | — |
| Franchise Era(years) | 73rd season (2025) | — |
| Quarterback Competition Level | Multiple starters (Watson, Gabriel, Flacco) | — |
| Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | — |
| Defense Ranking(ranking) | 32nd | — |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins) | 6-9 | — |
| Head-to-Head Record (Browns vs Ravens)(wins-losses) | 13-33 | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — |
| 2025 Head-to-Head Result(final score) | Lost 29-31 | — |
| Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points) | Lost 3-31 | — |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | — |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins-losses) | 28-32 (since 1996) | — |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | — |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | — |
| Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses) | 42-81-1 vs Steelers | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years) | Never won | — |
| QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions) | $8.2M | — |
| Years in Current City(years) | 76 years (since 1950) | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | — |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023) | — |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | — |
| 2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game) | 364.5 yards (22nd) | — |
| 2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game) | 379.8 yards (7th) | — |
| Modern Era Hall of Famers(players) | 2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham) | — |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers | 22 | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — |
| Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points) | 92.1 | — |
| Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points) | 23.4 | — |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players) | 3 | — |
San Francisco 49ersCCleveland Browns
2025 Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
13-4
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2025 Season Wins(wins)
12
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All-Time Head-to-Head Record (Since 1996)(wins-losses)
29-35
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Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances)
6
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Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG)
21.5
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Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards)
118.2
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Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG)
26.3
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Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG)
18.2
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Points Allowed Per Game (2025)(points)
18.9
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Rushing Yards Per Game(yards)
134.2
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Passing Yards Per Game(yards)
259.8
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Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)
234.2
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Average Rushing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)
148.7
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Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons)
4
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Head Coach Winning Percentage(%)
71.4%
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Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total)
5
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Franchise Established(year)
1946
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Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)
6
0 appearances
Super Bowl Championships(titles)
5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021)
0
Division Titles(titles)
8 titles
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Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles)
8 total
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AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles)
8
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Head Coach Win Percentage(percent)
63.2%
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Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins)
6
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Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions)
$267M
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Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed)
$230M (Watson)
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Turnovers(count)
0
2
Fumbles Lost(count)
0
2
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)
0
2
Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count)
0-0
4-2
Yards Per Play(yards)
3.9
4.2
QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)
3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs)
1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs)
Offensive Yards Per Game(yards)
354.1
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Interceptions Thrown(count)
0
0
2026 Roster Building Moves(deals)
14 reserve/future deals
Standard approach
Game Execution Rating(score)
Excellent - Clean execution
Fair - Turnover issues
All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%)
64.5%
35.5%
Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)
27.3%
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Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)
44.4%
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2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards)
Brock Purdy 2,167 yards
Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards
Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG)
18.1
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Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Cleveland Browns
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Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards)
~2,000 yards
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Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs)
~15 TDs
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Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG)
19.0
20.2
Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%)
75.0%
46.7%
QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%)
69.4% (Brock Purdy)
~55%
Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Christian McCaffrey depth role
Quinshon Judkins 827 yards
Years in NFL(seasons)
80 seasons overall
77 seasons overall
Franchise Total Wins(wins)
Cleveland Browns
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All-Time Win Percentage(percentage)
64.7%
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Years in NFL(years)
77 years (since 1946)
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Super Bowl Championships(titles)
5
0
2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
12-5 (.706 winning %)
11-6 (missed playoffs)
Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)
5 consecutive
2
Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances)
3
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Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year)
1995
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Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)
3
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All-Time Winning Percentage(%)
53.6%
45.2%
All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses)
544-689-10 (.441 win percentage)
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Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees)
14
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Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present)
5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)
Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent)
54.0% (Stefanski)
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Franchise Valuation (2024)(billions USD)
$8.1B
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All-Time Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
641-618
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Conference Championship Appearances(total)
19
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Current Head Coach Winning Percentage(percentage)
Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35)
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Division Titles Won(titles)
16
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Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles)
2 (2020, 2022)
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Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)
13
2
QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards)
4,694 (Brock Purdy)
3,964 (Deshaun Watson)
2025 Points Per Game(PPG)
22.4
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Points For Per Game(PPG)
16.7
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2024 Season Record(wins-losses)
12-5 (4th seed, NFC)
3-14 (5th place, AFC North)
Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances)
3 appearances
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Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances)
3 (2020, 2022, 2023)
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2023 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
11-6
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Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances)
8
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Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%)
46.3%
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Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)
8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017)
6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020)
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Stefanski)
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Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)
19
8
Super Bowl Titles
0
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NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships)
8
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Total League Championships
8
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Most Recent Super Bowl Win(year)
Never
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All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins)
Cleveland Browns
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2025 Season Starting QB Experience(years)
Cleveland Browns
—
Elite Wide Receiver Presence
Cleveland Browns
—
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
Cleveland Browns
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Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years)
3
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2025 Regular Season Wins(wins)
11
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2025 Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses)
Below .500
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2025 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14
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2024 Regular Season Wins(wins)
9
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Quarterback TD:INT Ratio (2025)(ratio)
19:10
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Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
827 (Quinshon Judkins)
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Franchise Era(years)
73rd season (2025)
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Quarterback Competition Level
Multiple starters (Watson, Gabriel, Flacco)
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Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players)
1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career)
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Defense Ranking(ranking)
32nd
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Points Against Per Game(PPG)
478
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All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins)
6-9
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Head-to-Head Record (Browns vs Ravens)(wins-losses)
13-33
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Super Bowl Titles(championships)
0
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2025 Head-to-Head Result(final score)
Lost 29-31
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Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points)
Lost 3-31
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Passer Rating (2025)(rating)
~82
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Years Since Super Bowl Win(years)
61 years (1964)
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AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles)
8
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Super Bowl Wins(titles)
0
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Years Since Last Championship(years)
77 years (1964)
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All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins-losses)
28-32 (since 1996)
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Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%)
56.3%
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Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions)
$57.5M (Deshaun Watson)
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Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions)
$3.2B
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Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses)
42-81-1 vs Steelers
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Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years)
Never won
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QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions)
$230M (Deshaun Watson)
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Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions)
$8.2M
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Years in Current City(years)
76 years (since 1950)
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All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%)
.447 (515-638-11)
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Playoff Appearances(appearances)
6 appearances
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Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances)
3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023)
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Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins)
7 wins (16 games)
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2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game)
364.5 yards (22nd)
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2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game)
379.8 yards (7th)
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Modern Era Hall of Famers(players)
2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham)
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Pro Football Hall of Famers
22
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Stadium Capacity(seats)
67,431
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Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points)
92.1
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Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points)
23.4
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Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players)
3
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Pros & Cons
9 pros·7 cons across both
CB
San Francisco 49ers
+5-3
Pros
- 5 Super Bowl championships (most recent 1994, runner-up 2023)
- 13 playoff appearances since 2001 vs. Browns' 2 appearances
- Brock Purdy: 66.5% completion, 31 TDs in 2024 season
- Elite defense consistently ranked top-10 in DVOA
- Kyle Shanahan offensive system produces 400+ yard games regularly
Cons
- 49ers lost Super Bowl LVIII (February 2024) to Chiefs in overtime
- Injury-prone roster with recurring soft-tissue issues
- 3 consecutive NFC Championship losses (2021-2023) before 2024 resurgence
CB
Cleveland Browns
+4-4
Pros
- Nick Chubb: elite running back when healthy (1,494 yards in 2023)
- Defensive talent in Myles Garrett (13 sacks in 2024)
- Kevin Stefanski won NFL Coach of the Year in 2020
- Young secondary with cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II
Cons
- Deshaun Watson: 16 interceptions in 2024, massive contract anchor ($255M fully guaranteed)
- 3-14 record in 2024 (worst in AFC North, 31st in NFL)
- Only 2 playoff appearances in last 23 years (2002, 2020)
- Organizational dysfunction: traded for QB amid legal issues; ignored warning signs
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
The 49ers built a dynasty in the 1980s-1990s with Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Steve Young, establishing a winning culture that has persisted through strong front office management and coaching. The Browns faced the 1995 relocation (moved to Baltimore), which disrupted the franchise for years. Even after returning in 1999, the Browns struggled with inconsistent QB play and poor draft decisions. The 49ers maintained organizational consistency while the Browns cycled through 15+ starting QBs in 24 years until Deshaun Watson's arrival.
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