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Browns vs Giants 2026: Playoffs & History

The Cleveland Browns have a more recent playoff appearance (2020) and superior recent regular season performance, while the New York Giants last made the playoffs in 2016 and have struggled more consistently over the past decade. The Browns have outperformed the Giants in win-loss records since 2018.

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

AFC North franchise established 1946, based in Cleveland, Ohio

Fans seeking a franchise with recent playoff experience and potential future contention in a competitive division.

Score63%
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New York Giants

New York Giants

NFC East franchise based in East Rutherford, New Jersey; founded 1925.

Fans valuing historical legacy, championship prestige, and New York market presence despite current performance struggles.

Score63%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

The Cleveland Browns have a more recent playoff appearance (2020) and superior recent regular season performance, while the New York Giants last made the playoffs in 2016 and have struggled more consistently over the past decade. The Browns have outperformed the Giants in win-loss records since 2018.

Our Verdict

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The Browns have momentum with a more recent playoff run (2020) and better recent regular season records, making them the choice for fans seeking recent success and playoff potential. The Giants have superior historical credentials with 4 Super Bowl victories and deeper franchise pedigree, appealing to those valuing legacy and past championship experience. Both teams finished 3-14 in 2024, signaling current rebuilding phases.

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Last Playoff Appearance:Cleveland Browns wins(2020 season vs 2016 season)
  • Super Bowl Championships:New York Giants wins(4 (1986, 1990, 1993, 1999) vs 0 (2 AFC Championships: 1964, 1965))
  • Record 2018-2024:Cleveland Browns wins(41-62 (.398) vs 37-66 (.359))
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Key Facts & Figures

121 numeric metrics compared

MetricCleveland BrownsNew York GiantsRatio
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
Super Bowl Championships(titles)04
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 Titles0
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)
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 Championships8
Years in NFL(seasons)78 (since 1946)
Stadium Capacity(seats)67,43182,500
AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles)8
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)8 years (2016)
Years in Franchise History(years)78 years (founded 1946)99 years (founded 1925)
AFC/NFC Championships(titles)2 (1964, 1965)4
Current QB Contract Value(USD millions)$230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022)$160M (Daniel Jones, 2023)
Quarterback Passer Rating (2024 Season)(rating)85.5
Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards)312.4 yards
Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards)348.1 yards
Points Per Game (2024)(points)20.1 points
Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players)5 players
Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles)0 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)

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

Cleveland Browns
2Cleveland Browns
New York Giants leads2 ties
New York Giants
3New York Giants
  • Last Playoff Appearance

    Cleveland Browns

    2020 season(winner)

    New York Giants

    2016 season

  • Super Bowl Championships

    Cleveland Browns

    0 (2 AFC Championships: 1964, 1965)

    New York Giants

    4 (1986, 1990, 1993, 1999)(winner)

  • Record 2018-2024

    Cleveland Browns

    41-62 (.398)(winner)

    New York Giants

    37-66 (.359)

  • 2024 Season Record

    Cleveland Browns

    3-14 (.176)

    New York Giants

    3-14 (.176)

  • Stadium Capacity

    Cleveland Browns

    67,431 (Cleveland Browns Stadium)

    New York Giants

    82,500 (MetLife Stadium)(winner)

  • Franchise Founded

    Cleveland Browns

    1946

    New York Giants

    1925(winner)

  • AFC/NFC Division

    Cleveland Browns

    AFC North

    New York Giants

    NFC East

Full Comparison

Cleveland Browns
New York Giants
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)
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
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
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Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%)
46.3%
Playoff Wins (2020-2026)(wins)
3
Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years)
4 years (2020)
8 years (2016)
Win-Loss Record (2018-2024)(wins-losses)
41-62 (.398 win %)
37-66 (.359 win %)
Average Wins Per Season (2020-2025)(wins)
9.7
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
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
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Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)
2
Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles)
0 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
4
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
3-14
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
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Super 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)
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)
$160M (Daniel Jones, 2023)
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
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)
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
82,500
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)
99 years (founded 1925)
AFC/NFC Championships(titles)
2 (1964, 1965)
4
Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards)
312.4 yards
Points Per Game (2024)(points)
20.1 points
Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards)
348.1 yards
Average Win-Loss Record (2021-2024)(wins-losses)
8.5-8.5
Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players)
5 players
Playoff Appearances (1999-2025)(appearances)
8
Win-Loss Percentage (1999-2025)(percentage)
47.5%

Pros & Cons

10 pros·6 cons across both

Cleveland Browns
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

+5-3

Pros

  • Reached playoffs in 2020 season after 18-year drought
  • Better record since 2018 (41-62 vs Giants 37-66)
  • Younger roster with 2022 QB Deshaun Watson ($230M contract)
  • Competitive AFC North division with strong rivalry games
  • Recently made playoffs more recently than Giants (4 years fresher)

Cons

  • 3-14 record in 2024 signals potential QB or coaching issues
  • Never won a Super Bowl despite 2 AFC Championships (1964, 1965)
  • Smaller stadium capacity (67,431) limits revenue potential
New York Giants

New York Giants

+5-3

Pros

  • 4 Super Bowl championships (most recent 1999) with proven winning tradition
  • Larger stadium capacity (82,500) and larger media market (New York metro)
  • Historic franchise with 99 seasons of continuous operation
  • NFC East division offers pathway to playoffs with competitive matchups
  • Legendary coaching history (Tom Coughlin, Tom Landry predecessors)

Cons

  • Last playoff appearance in 2016 (8 years ago), longest active drought
  • Worse record since 2018 (37-66 win percentage .359)
  • 3-14 record in 2024 shows continued organizational struggles

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. The Cleveland Browns last made the playoffs in the 2020 NFL season, ending an 18-year playoff drought. They lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round.

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