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Browns vs Bengals 2026: AFC North Rivalry Comparison
The Cincinnati Bengals have been significantly more successful in recent years, winning the AFC North division in 2021 and 2022 with a modern, high-powered offense led by Joe Burrow, while the Cleveland Browns have struggled with consistency despite roster investments and have not won a playoff game since 1994.
Cleveland Browns
AFC North franchise established 1946, based in Cleveland, Ohio
Fans who appreciate defense-first football, value organizational loyalty, and can tolerate inconsistency while waiting for a quarterback to live up to expectations
Score63%
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Cincinnati Bengals
NFL team competing in AFC North with modern high-powered offense and recent division dominance
Fans who value exciting, high-scoring football with championship potential, and want to watch an elite young quarterback in a dynamic offensive system
Score71%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe Cincinnati Bengals have been significantly more successful in recent years, winning the AFC North division in 2021 and 2022 with a modern, high-powered offense led by Joe Burrow, while the Cleveland Browns have struggled with consistency despite roster investments and have not won a playoff game since 1994.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe Cincinnati Bengals are the stronger franchise heading into 2026, with superior quarterback play, a more explosive offense, and consistent recent success in the AFC North. Choose the Bengals if you want to follow a team with championship aspirations and modern offensive firepower. Choose the Browns if you prefer a franchise with defensive strengths and a longstanding commitment to rebuilding, though recent results suggest they remain several years away from contention.
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Cleveland Browns
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Cincinnati Bengals
8.5/10
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Recent Division Titles (2020-2025):✓ Cincinnati Bengals wins(2 titles vs 0 titles)
- Playoff Wins Since 1994:✓ Cincinnati Bengals wins(3 wins vs 0 wins)
- Current QB Rating (2024 season):✓ Cincinnati Bengals wins(Joe Burrow: 94.2 vs Deshaun Watson: 85.5)
Key Facts & Figures
130 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | — | — |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | — | — |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | — | — |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — | — |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | Cleveland Browns | — | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 35.5% | — | — |
| 2025 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 11 | — | — |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — | — |
| Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | 827 (Quinshon Judkins) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Titles(championships) | 0 | — | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances) | 3 appearances | — | — |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — | — |
| Points Against Per Game(PPG) | 478 | — | — |
| Playoff Wins (1994-2024)(wins) | 0 wins | 3 wins | |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | 0 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | — | — |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | — | — |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | — | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances) | 6 | — | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | — | — |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | — | — |
| Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG) | 21.5 | — | — |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | — | — |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | — | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Titles | 0 | — | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles) | 2 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2022, 2023) | — | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(percentage) | .438 (395-506-7) | — | — |
| Hall of Famers(players) | 8 Hall of Famers | — | — |
| Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | 82.4 (Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 2 appearances | — | — |
| 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) | — | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | — | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances(appearances) | 6 appearances | — | — |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins) | 7 wins (16 games) | — | — |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | — | — |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | — | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present) | 3 seasons (Zac Taylor since 2019, 4 full seasons managing team) | |
| 2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game) | 364.5 yards (22nd) | — | — |
| 2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game) | 379.8 yards (7th) | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023) | — | — |
| Modern Era Hall of Famers(players) | 2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham) | — | — |
| Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | — | — |
| Total League Championships | 8 | — | — |
| Years in NFL(seasons) | 78 (since 1946) | — | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles) | 8 | 5 | |
| Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances) | 8 | — | — |
| Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%) | 46.3% | — | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski, 2020-2025) | — | — |
| Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Victories(championships) | 0 | — | — |
| All-Time Playoff Win Percentage(%) | 42.1% | — | — |
| Head Coach Tenure (Current)(years) | 3 years (Kevin Stefanski) | — | — |
| Head-to-Head Rivalry Record(wins) | 40 wins | — | — |
| Division Titles (Last 25 Years: 1999-2024)(titles) | 3 titles | — | — |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers(members) | 9 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2000-2024)(seasons) | 8 appearances | — | — |
| QB Contract Value (Current Starter)(USD million) | $230M (5-year Deshaun Watson) | — | — |
| Super Bowl Wins (All-Time)(championships) | 1 | — | — |
| Playoff Wins (2020-2026)(wins) | 3 | — | — |
| Regular Season Win Percentage (2020-2026)(%) | 47.6% | — | — |
| Head Coach Super Bowl Wins(championships) | Kevin Stefanski: 0 | — | — |
| Years Since Playoff Victory(years) | 32 years (1994) | — | — |
| Playoff Win Rate (2020-2026)(%) | 17.6% | — | — |
| Starting Quarterback MVP Awards (Career)(awards) | Deshaun Watson: 0 | — | — |
| Consecutive Playoff Appearances (2020-2026)(seasons) | 4 of 6 seasons | — | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Wins(wins) | 9 | — | — |
| Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points) | 92.1 | — | — |
| Offensive Yards Per Game(yards) | 354.1 | — | — |
| Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points) | 23.4 | — | — |
| Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years) | 3 | — | — |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players) | 3 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances) | 2 | — | — |
| Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years) | 4 years (2020) | — | — |
| Years in Franchise History(years) | 78 years (founded 1946) | — | — |
| AFC/NFC Championships(titles) | 2 (1964, 1965) | — | — |
| Current QB Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022) | — | — |
| Quarterback Passer Rating (2024 Season)(rating) | 85.5 | 94.2 | |
| Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards) | 312.4 yards | 386.2 yards | |
| Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards) | 348.1 yards | 361.2 yards | |
| Points Per Game (2024)(points) | 20.1 points | 26.8 points | |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players) | 5 players | 7 players | |
| Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles) | 0 titles | 2 titles | |
| Conference Championships(titles) | 2 | — | — |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances Since 2000(appearances) | 3 (2020, 2021, 2023) | — | — |
| Postseason Win Percentage (Last 25 Years)(percentage) | 40.0% (2-3) | — | — |
| All-Time Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (1999-2025)(appearances) | 8 | — | — |
| Win-Loss Percentage (1999-2025)(percentage) | 47.5% | — | — |
| Years Since Last Division Title(years) | 2 years (2023) | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Seasons)(appearances) | 3 times | — | — |
| Average Wins Per Season (2020-2025)(wins) | 9.7 | — | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years) | 26 years (1999 draft year perspective) | — | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Wins(wins) | 412 | 412 | |
| 2024 Season Playoff Odds(%) | 52% | 52% | |
| Average Points Per Game (2024)(PPG) | 24.3 | 24.3 | |
| Team Stadium Capacity(seats) | 65,535 (Paycor) | 65,535 (Paycor) | |
| Win Percentage (2021-2024)(%) | 56.9% | 56.9% | |
| Division Titles (2020-2024)(titles) | 3 | 3 | |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2024)(appearances) | 3 | 3 | |
| Starting QB Continuity (2020-2024)(different QBs) | 1 starter (Joe Burrow) | 1 starter (Joe Burrow) | |
| QB Passer Rating (2024 season)(rating) | 96.1 (Joe Burrow) | 96.1 (Joe Burrow) |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Cincinnati Bengals leads1 tie
Cleveland Browns
Attribute
Cincinnati Bengals
- 0 titlesRecent Division Titles (2020-2025)2 titles(winner)
- 0 winsPlayoff Wins Since 19943 wins(winner)
- Deshaun Watson: 85.5Current QB Rating (2024 season)Joe Burrow: 94.2(winner)
- 8.5-8.5Average Win-Loss Record (2021-2024)10.3-6.7(winner)
- 1 appearance (1995 season)Super Bowl Appearance History1 appearance (2021 season)
- 5 playersPro Bowl selections (2023-2024)7 players(winner)
- 312.4 yardsOffensive yards per game (2024)386.2 yards(winner)
- Recent Division Titles (2020-2025)
Cleveland Browns
0 titles
Cincinnati Bengals
2 titles(winner)
- Playoff Wins Since 1994
Cleveland Browns
0 wins
Cincinnati Bengals
3 wins(winner)
- Current QB Rating (2024 season)
Cleveland Browns
Deshaun Watson: 85.5
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow: 94.2(winner)
- Average Win-Loss Record (2021-2024)
Cleveland Browns
8.5-8.5
Cincinnati Bengals
10.3-6.7(winner)
- Super Bowl Appearance History
Cleveland Browns
1 appearance (1995 season)
Cincinnati Bengals
1 appearance (2021 season)
- Pro Bowl selections (2023-2024)
Cleveland Browns
5 players
Cincinnati Bengals
7 players(winner)
- Offensive yards per game (2024)
Cleveland Browns
312.4 yards
Cincinnati Bengals
386.2 yards(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | — |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | — |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | — |
| Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count) | 4-2 | — |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | — |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | — |
| Offensive Yards Per Game(yards) | 354.1 | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | — |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | Standard approach | — |
| Game Execution Rating(score) | Fair - Turnover issues | — |
| Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 27.3% | — |
| Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%) | 44.4% | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%) | 35.5% | — |
| Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG) | 18.1 | — |
| Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| 2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards) | Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards | — |
| Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards) | ~2,000 yards | — |
| Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs) | ~15 TDs | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Franchise Total Wins(wins) | Cleveland Browns | — |
| Years in NFL(seasons) | 77 seasons overall | — |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — |
| Hall of Famers(players) | 8 Hall of Famers | — |
| 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 | — |
| Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG) | 20.2 | — |
| Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%) | 46.7% | — |
| Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Quinshon Judkins 827 yards | — |
| 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 | — |
| 2025 Points Per Game(PPG) | 22.4 | — |
| Points For Per Game(PPG) | 16.7 | — |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| QB Passer Rating (2024 season)(rating) | 96.1 (Joe Burrow) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | — |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | — |
| Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles) | 8 total | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles) | 8(winner) | 5 |
| 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 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances) | 8 | — |
Show 6 more attributesWinning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%) 46.3% — Playoff Wins (2020-2026)(wins) 3 — Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years) 4 years (2020) — Win-Loss Record (2018-2024)(wins-losses) 41-62 (.398 win %) — Average Wins Per Season (2020-2025)(wins) 9.7 — Win Percentage (2021-2024)(%) 56.9% — | ||
| Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points) | Lost 3-31 | — |
| Head-to-Head Rivalry Record(wins) | 40 wins | — |
| QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%) | ~55% | — |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — |
| Playoff Wins (1994-2024)(wins) | 0 wins | 3 wins(winner) |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 2 appearances | — |
| Division Titles (Last 25 Years: 1999-2024)(titles) | 3 titles | — |
Show 6 more attributesPlayoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances) 2 — Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles) 0 titles 2 titles Playoff Appearances Since 2000(appearances) 3 (2020, 2021, 2023) — Postseason Win Percentage (Last 25 Years)(percentage) 40.0% (2-3) — Years Since Last Division Title(years) 2 years (2023) — Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Seasons)(appearances) 3 times — | ||
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | 0 |
| Conference Championships(titles) | 2 | — |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 | — |
| All-Time Win-Loss Record(wins-losses-ties) | 573-703-10 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | — |
| 2024 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 | — |
| 2024 Season Playoff Odds(%) | 52% | — |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | — |
| Head Coach Tenure (Current)(years) | 3 years (Kevin Stefanski) | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Super Bowl Titles | 0 | — |
| NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships) | 8 | — |
| Total League Championships | 8 | — |
| Most Recent Super Bowl Win(year) | Never | — |
Show 2 more attributesSuper Bowl Victories(championships) 0 — Super Bowl Wins (All-Time)(championships) 1 — | ||
| 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 | — |
| Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards) | 118.2 | — |
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | — |
| 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) | 41 (plus 1 tie)(winner) |
| Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%) | 56.3% | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2000-2024)(seasons) | 8 appearances | — |
| Regular Season Win Percentage (2020-2026)(%) | 47.6% | — |
| Consecutive Playoff Appearances (2020-2026)(seasons) | 4 of 6 seasons | — |
| Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions) | $57.5M (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Current QB Contract Value(USD millions) | $230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022) | — |
| Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions) | $3.2B | — |
| All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses) | 544-689-10 (.441 win percentage) | — |
| All-Time Playoff Win Percentage(%) | 42.1% | — |
| Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses) | 42-81-1 vs Steelers | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years) | Never won | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(percentage) | .438 (395-506-7) | — |
| 2025 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 (.176) | — |
| Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | 82.4 (Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points) | 92.1 | — |
| Quarterback Passer Rating (2024 Season)(rating) | 85.5 | 94.2(winner) |
| Division Standing(rank) | 4th Place AFC North | — |
| 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) | — |
| Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles) | 2 (2020, 2022) | — |
| 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) | — |
| Franchise Established(year) | 1946 | — |
| All-Time Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years) | 26 years (1999 draft year perspective) | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)(winner) | 3 seasons (Zac Taylor since 2019, 4 full seasons managing team) |
| Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent) | 54.0% (Stefanski) | — |
| 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) | — |
| Years in NFL(seasons) | 78 (since 1946) | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski, 2020-2025) | — |
| Head Coach Super Bowl Wins(championships) | Kevin Stefanski: 0 | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 11-6 (missed playoffs) | — |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers(members) | 9 | — |
| QB Contract Value (Current Starter)(USD million) | $230M (5-year Deshaun Watson) | — |
| Years Since Playoff Victory(years) | 32 years (1994) | — |
| Playoff Win Rate (2020-2026)(%) | 17.6% | — |
| Starting Quarterback MVP Awards (Career)(awards) | Deshaun Watson: 0 | — |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players) | 3 | — |
| Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points) | 23.4 | — |
| Years in Franchise History(years) | 78 years (founded 1946) | — |
| AFC/NFC Championships(titles) | 2 (1964, 1965) | — |
| Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards) | 312.4 yards | 386.2 yards(winner) |
| Points Per Game (2024)(points) | 20.1 points | 26.8 points(winner) |
| Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards) | 348.1 yards(winner) | 361.2 yards |
| Average Win-Loss Record (2021-2024)(wins-losses) | 8.5-8.5 | 10.3-6.7 |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players) | 5 players | 7 players(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (1999-2025)(appearances) | 8 | — |
| Win-Loss Percentage (1999-2025)(percentage) | 47.5% | — |
| All-Time Regular Season Wins(wins) | 412 | — |
| Star QB Contract Status | Joe Burrow (extension through 2029) | — |
| Average Points Per Game (2024)(PPG) | 24.3 | — |
| Team Stadium Capacity(seats) | 65,535 (Paycor) | — |
| Division Titles (2020-2024)(titles) | 3 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2024)(appearances) | 3 | — |
| Starting QB Continuity (2020-2024)(different QBs) | 1 starter (Joe Burrow) | — |
Cleveland BrownsCincinnati BengalsTurnovers(count)
2
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Fumbles Lost(count)
2
—
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)
2
—
Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count)
4-2
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Yards Per Play(yards)
4.2
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QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)
1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs)
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Offensive Yards Per Game(yards)
354.1
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Interceptions Thrown(count)
0
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2026 Roster Building Moves(deals)
Standard approach
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Game Execution Rating(score)
Fair - Turnover issues
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Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)
27.3%
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Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)
44.4%
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All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%)
35.5%
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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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2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards)
Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards
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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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All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins)
Cleveland Browns
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Franchise Total Wins(wins)
Cleveland Browns
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Years in NFL(seasons)
77 seasons overall
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All-Time Win Percentage(percentage)
64.7%
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Hall of Famers(players)
8 Hall of Famers
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2025 Season Starting QB Experience(years)
Cleveland Browns
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Elite Wide Receiver Presence
Cleveland Browns
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Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
Cleveland Browns
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Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years)
3
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Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG)
20.2
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Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%)
46.7%
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Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Quinshon Judkins 827 yards
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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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2025 Points Per Game(PPG)
22.4
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Points For Per Game(PPG)
16.7
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QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards)
3,964 (Deshaun Watson)
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QB Passer Rating (2024 season)(rating)
96.1 (Joe Burrow)
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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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Super Bowl Championships(titles)
0
—
Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)
0 appearances
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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
5
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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Playoff Wins (2020-2026)(wins)
3
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Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years)
4 years (2020)
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Win-Loss Record (2018-2024)(wins-losses)
41-62 (.398 win %)
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Average Wins Per Season (2020-2025)(wins)
9.7
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Win Percentage (2021-2024)(%)
56.9%
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Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points)
Lost 3-31
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Head-to-Head Rivalry Record(wins)
40 wins
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QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%)
~55%
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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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Playoff Wins (1994-2024)(wins)
0 wins
3 wins
Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances)
2 appearances
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Division Titles (Last 25 Years: 1999-2024)(titles)
3 titles
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Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)
2
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Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles)
0 titles
2 titles
Playoff Appearances Since 2000(appearances)
3 (2020, 2021, 2023)
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Postseason Win Percentage (Last 25 Years)(percentage)
40.0% (2-3)
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Years Since Last Division Title(years)
2 years (2023)
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Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Seasons)(appearances)
3 times
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Super Bowl Championships(titles)
0
0
Conference Championships(titles)
2
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Division Titles(titles)
8
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All-Time Win-Loss Record(wins-losses-ties)
573-703-10
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Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)
2
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2024 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14
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2024 Season Playoff Odds(%)
52%
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Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)
6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020)
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Head Coach Tenure (Current)(years)
3 years (Kevin Stefanski)
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Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)
8
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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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Super Bowl Victories(championships)
0
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Super Bowl Wins (All-Time)(championships)
1
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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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AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles)
8
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Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed)
$230M (Watson)
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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)
41 (plus 1 tie)
Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%)
56.3%
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Playoff Appearances (2000-2024)(seasons)
8 appearances
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Regular Season Win Percentage (2020-2026)(%)
47.6%
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Consecutive Playoff Appearances (2020-2026)(seasons)
4 of 6 seasons
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Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions)
$57.5M (Deshaun Watson)
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Current QB Contract Value(USD millions)
$230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022)
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Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions)
$3.2B
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All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses)
544-689-10 (.441 win percentage)
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All-Time Playoff Win Percentage(%)
42.1%
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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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All-Time Winning Percentage(percentage)
.438 (395-506-7)
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2025 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14 (.176)
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Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating)
82.4 (Deshaun Watson)
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Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points)
92.1
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Quarterback Passer Rating (2024 Season)(rating)
85.5
94.2
Division Standing(rank)
4th Place AFC North
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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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Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles)
2 (2020, 2022)
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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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Franchise Established(year)
1946
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All-Time Super Bowl Championships(titles)
0
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Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years)
26 years (1999 draft year perspective)
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Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)
3 seasons (Zac Taylor since 2019, 4 full seasons managing team)
Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent)
54.0% (Stefanski)
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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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Years in NFL(seasons)
78 (since 1946)
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Stadium Capacity(seats)
67,431
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Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Stefanski, 2020-2025)
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Head Coach Super Bowl Wins(championships)
Kevin Stefanski: 0
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2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
11-6 (missed playoffs)
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Pro Football Hall of Famers(members)
9
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QB Contract Value (Current Starter)(USD million)
$230M (5-year Deshaun Watson)
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Years Since Playoff Victory(years)
32 years (1994)
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Playoff Win Rate (2020-2026)(%)
17.6%
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Starting Quarterback MVP Awards (Career)(awards)
Deshaun Watson: 0
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Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players)
3
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Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points)
23.4
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Years in Franchise History(years)
78 years (founded 1946)
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AFC/NFC Championships(titles)
2 (1964, 1965)
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Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards)
312.4 yards
386.2 yards
Points Per Game (2024)(points)
20.1 points
26.8 points
Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards)
348.1 yards
361.2 yards
Average Win-Loss Record (2021-2024)(wins-losses)
8.5-8.5
10.3-6.7
Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players)
5 players
7 players
Playoff Appearances (1999-2025)(appearances)
8
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Win-Loss Percentage (1999-2025)(percentage)
47.5%
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All-Time Regular Season Wins(wins)
412
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Star QB Contract Status
Joe Burrow (extension through 2029)
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Average Points Per Game (2024)(PPG)
24.3
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Team Stadium Capacity(seats)
65,535 (Paycor)
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Division Titles (2020-2024)(titles)
3
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Playoff Appearances (2021-2024)(appearances)
3
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Starting QB Continuity (2020-2024)(different QBs)
1 starter (Joe Burrow)
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·5 cons across both
Cleveland Browns
+5-3
Pros
- Strong defensive lineup with Myles Garrett (2023 Defensive Player of the Year)
- Acquired elite offensive weapons including DeAndre Washington and Amari Cooper
- Historic franchise with passionate fan base and iconic stadium atmosphere
- Committed to long-term roster building with significant salary cap investments
- Running back Nick Chubb emerged as top 5 NFL back when healthy
Cons
- Deshaun Watson has underperformed relative to 5-year, $230M contract with 85.5 rating in 2024
- No playoff wins since 1994 despite multiple competitive rosters; culture of underperformance
- Offensive inconsistency: ranked 29th in passing yards and 24th in points per game in 2024
Cincinnati Bengals
+5-2
Pros
- Elite quarterback Joe Burrow with 94.2 rating in 2024; second-most passing touchdowns in NFL (43)
- Explosive receiving corps featuring WR Ja'Marr Chase (1,216 yards in 2024) and Tee Higgins
- Won AFC North division in 2021 and 2022; advanced to AFC Championship in 2021 season
- Ranked 2nd in NFL offensive yards per game at 386.2 in 2024
- First playoff wins since 1990 (2021-2022 seasons); demonstrated clutch performance in postseason
Cons
- Offensive line remains vulnerable; Burrow has taken 44+ sacks in multiple seasons
- Defense ranked 20th in total yards allowed in 2024, creating one-dimensional team reliance
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
The Browns have experienced persistent quarterback instability and poor roster construction at critical moments. From 1995-2020, the team cycled through 30+ starting quarterbacks, including failed experiments with Tim Couch, Brady Quinn, and Johnny Manziel. Even after roster improvements in 2020-2024, quarterback inconsistency (Baker Mayfield's regression, Deshaun Watson's underperformance relative to contract) has prevented sustained success. The 1994 playoff win represents the franchise's only victory in 30 years despite multiple competitive rosters.
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