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49ers vs Browns: 2025 NFL Comparison
The San Francisco 49ers have won significantly more games historically (586 wins vs 395), made more Super Bowl appearances (6 vs 2), and currently have a stronger roster with a 12-5 record compared to the Browns' 3-14 record as of 2025. The 49ers are an elite NFC West contender while the Browns remain in rebuilding mode.
Cleveland Browns
NFL franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio, competing in the AFC North division since 1946.
Long-suffering loyal fans seeking eventual turnaround and rebuilding-phase optimism
Score63%
VS
San Francisco 49ers
NFL franchise based in San Francisco, California, competing in the NFC West division since 1946.
Fans seeking immediate playoff contention and consistent championship-caliber football
Score71%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe San Francisco 49ers have won significantly more games historically (586 wins vs 395), made more Super Bowl appearances (6 vs 2), and currently have a stronger roster with a 12-5 record compared to the Browns' 3-14 record as of 2025. The 49ers are an elite NFC West contender while the Browns remain in rebuilding mode.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe San Francisco 49ers are decisively the stronger franchise, with 5 Super Bowl championships, a .525 all-time winning percentage, and consistent playoff success. The Browns have not won a championship since 1964 and are currently in the midst of a significant rebuilding phase with a 3-14 record. Choose the 49ers if you want to follow a consistently competitive, elite NFC team with a proven quarterback and coach. Choose the Browns if you're a loyal supporter committed to building through a difficult rebuilding period, though near-term success is unlikely.
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Cleveland Browns
5.7/10
San Francisco 49ers
9.3/10
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Key Differences at a Glance
- All-Time Win-Loss Record:✓ San Francisco 49ers wins(586-529-16 (.525 winning percentage) vs 395-506-7 (.438 winning percentage))
- Super Bowl Appearances:✓ San Francisco 49ers wins(6 (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2020, 2024) vs 2 (1980, 1987))
- Super Bowl Wins:✓ San Francisco 49ers wins(5 championships (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2024) vs 0 championships)
Key Facts & Figures
108 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Cleveland Browns | San Francisco 49ers | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | 0 | |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2 | 3.9 | |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | 0 | |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | 0 | |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | Standard approach | 14 reserve/future deals | — |
| 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% | 64.5% | |
| 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 | 5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021) | |
| 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 | — | — |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 championships | 5 championships | |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | 13 | |
| QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards) | 3,964 (Deshaun Watson) | 4,694 (Brock Purdy) | |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | 3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs) | |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | 8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017) | |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | 19 | |
| 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(%) | .438 (395-506-7) | .525 (586-529-16) | |
| Hall of Famers(players) | 8 Hall of Famers | 14 Hall of Famers | |
| Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | 82.4 (Deshaun Watson) | 107.2 (Brock Purdy) | |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years) | 38 years (1987) | 1 year (2024 won) | |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 2 appearances | 7 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 | 6 | |
| All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%) | .447 (515-638-11) | — | — |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | — | — |
| 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) | 7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-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 Championships | 8 | — | — |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers | 22 | — | — |
| Years in NFL(years) | 77 years (since 1946) | — | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — | — |
| 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) | — | — |
| Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players) | 1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career) | — | — |
| 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 | 5 consecutive | |
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 26.3 | 26.3 | |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 18.2 | 18.2 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game(yards) | 134.2 | 134.2 | |
| Passing Yards Per Game(yards) | 259.8 | 259.8 | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 4 | 4 | |
| Head Coach Winning Percentage(%) | 71.4% | 71.4% | |
| Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total) | 5 | 5 | |
| 2025 Season Wins(wins) | 12 | 12 | |
| Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards) | 234.2 | 234.2 | |
| Average Rushing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards) | 148.7 | 148.7 | |
| Points Allowed Per Game (2025)(points) | 18.9 | 18.9 | |
| Head Coach Win Percentage(percent) | 63.2% | 63.2% | |
| Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins) | 6 | 6 | |
| Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions) | $267M | $267M | |
| Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances) | 3 | 3 | |
| Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees) | 14 | 14 | |
| Franchise Valuation (2024)(billions USD) | $8.1B | $8.1B | |
| Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year) | 1995 | 1995 | |
| Current Head Coach Winning Percentage(percentage) | Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35) | Kyle Shanahan .606 (54-35) | |
| Division Titles Won(titles) | 16 | 16 | |
| Conference Championship Appearances(total) | 19 | 19 |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
San Francisco 49ers leads1 tie
Cleveland Browns
Attribute
San Francisco 49ers
- 395-506-7 (.438 winning percentage)All-Time Win-Loss Record586-529-16 (.525 winning percentage)(winner)
- 2 (1980, 1987)Super Bowl Appearances6 (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2020, 2024)(winner)
- 0 championshipsSuper Bowl Wins5 championships (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2024)(winner)
- 3-14 (Last Place AFC North)2025 Season Record12-5 (NFC West Leader)(winner)
- 2 appearances (2020, 2023)Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)7 appearances (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)(winner)
- 8 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Paul Brown, Len Ford, Dante Lavelli, Lou Groza, Bernie Kosar, Dick Modzelewski)Hall of Fame Players14 (Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Steve Largent, Ronnie Lott, Rod Walsh, John Taylor, Tai Streets, Terrell Owens, Eric Wright, Bryant Young, Patrick Willis, Richard Sherman, Justin Smith)(winner)
- Kevin Stefanski 4 years (hired 2020)Head Coach Tenure StabilityKyle Shanahan 7 years (hired 2017)
- All-Time Win-Loss Record
Cleveland Browns
395-506-7 (.438 winning percentage)
San Francisco 49ers
586-529-16 (.525 winning percentage)(winner)
- Super Bowl Appearances
Cleveland Browns
2 (1980, 1987)
San Francisco 49ers
6 (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2020, 2024)(winner)
- Super Bowl Wins
Cleveland Browns
0 championships
San Francisco 49ers
5 championships (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2024)(winner)
- 2025 Season Record
Cleveland Browns
3-14 (Last Place AFC North)
San Francisco 49ers
12-5 (NFC West Leader)(winner)
- Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)
Cleveland Browns
2 appearances (2020, 2023)
San Francisco 49ers
7 appearances (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)(winner)
- Hall of Fame Players
Cleveland Browns
8 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Paul Brown, Len Ford, Dante Lavelli, Lou Groza, Bernie Kosar, Dick Modzelewski)
San Francisco 49ers
14 (Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Steve Largent, Ronnie Lott, Rod Walsh, John Taylor, Tai Streets, Terrell Owens, Eric Wright, Bryant Young, Patrick Willis, Richard Sherman, Justin Smith)(winner)
- Head Coach Tenure Stability
Cleveland Browns
Kevin Stefanski 4 years (hired 2020)
San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Shanahan 7 years (hired 2017)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Cleveland Browns | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Turnovers(count) | 2 | 0(winner) |
| Fumbles Lost(count) | 2 | 0(winner) |
| Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count) | 2 | 0(winner) |
| Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count) | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| Yards Per Play(yards) | 4.2(winner) | 3.9 |
| QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio) | 1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs) | 3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs)(winner) |
| Offensive Yards Per Game(yards) | 354.1 | — |
| Interceptions Thrown(count) | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Roster Building Moves(deals) | Standard approach | 14 reserve/future deals |
| Game Execution Rating(score) | Fair - Turnover issues | Excellent - Clean execution |
| 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% | 64.5%(winner) |
| 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 | Brock Purdy 2,167 yards(winner) |
| 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(winner) | 80 seasons overall |
| All-Time Win Percentage(percentage) | 64.7% | — |
| Hall of Famers(players) | 8 Hall of Famers | 14 Hall of Famers(winner) |
| Years in NFL(years) | 77 years (since 1946) | — |
| 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(winner) | 19.0 |
| Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%) | 46.7% | 75.0%(winner) |
| Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards) | Quinshon Judkins 827 yards | Christian McCaffrey depth role |
| 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) | 4,694 (Brock Purdy)(winner) |
| 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 | 5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021)(winner) |
| Super Bowl Appearances(appearances) | 0 appearances | 6(winner) |
| Division Titles(titles) | 8 titles | — |
| 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 | — |
| 2024 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 (5th place, AFC North) | 12-5 (4th seed, NFC) |
| 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-to-Head December 14, 2025(points) | Lost 3-31 | — |
| QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%) | ~55% | 69.4% (Brock Purdy)(winner) |
| Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | ~82 | — |
| Years Since Super Bowl Win(years) | 61 years (1964) | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years) | 38 years (1987) | 1 year (2024 won)(winner) |
| Super Bowl Championships(titles) | 0 championships | 5 championships(winner) |
| Super Bowl Wins(titles) | 0 | — |
| Years Since Last Championship(years) | 77 years (1964) | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances) | 2 | 13(winner) |
| Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020) | 8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017) |
| Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Stefanski) | — |
| Division Titles (All-Time)(titles) | 8 | 19(winner) |
| 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 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 | — |
| 2025 Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) | 13-4 | — |
Show 1 more attribute2025 Season Wins(wins) 12 — | ||
| AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles) | 8 | — |
| Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed) | $230M (Watson) | — |
| Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions) | $267M | — |
| All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins-losses) | 28-32 (since 1996) | — |
| Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances) | 2 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 2 appearances | 7 appearances(winner) |
| Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances) | 2 | 5 consecutive(winner) |
| Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances) | 3 | — |
Show 1 more attributeMost Recent Super Bowl Victory(year) 1995 — | ||
| 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 | — |
| All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses) | 544-689-10 (.441 win percentage) | — |
| All-Time Winning Percentage(%) | .438 (395-506-7) | .525 (586-529-16)(winner) |
| Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses) | 42-81-1 vs Steelers | — |
| Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years) | Never won | — |
| 2025 Season Record(wins-losses) | 3-14 (.176) | 12-5 (.706)(winner) |
| Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating) | 82.4 (Deshaun Watson) | 107.2 (Brock Purdy)(winner) |
| Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points) | 92.1 | — |
| Division Standing(rank) | 4th Place AFC North | 1st Place NFC West(winner) |
| 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) | — |
| Division Titles Won(titles) | 16 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total) | 5 | — |
| Head Coach Tenure(seasons) | 5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present) | 7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present)(winner) |
| 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) | — |
| Pro Football Hall of Famers | 22 | — |
| Stadium Capacity(seats) | 67,431 | — |
| 2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) | 11-6 (missed playoffs)(winner) | 12-5 (.706 winning %) |
| Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points) | 23.4 | — |
| Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players) | 3 | — |
| 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% | — |
| Head Coach Win Percentage(percent) | 63.2% | — |
| Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins) | 6 | — |
| Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees) | 14 | — |
| 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) | — |
Cleveland BrownsSan Francisco 49ersTurnovers(count)
2
0
Fumbles Lost(count)
2
0
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)
2
0
Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count)
4-2
0-0
Yards Per Play(yards)
4.2
3.9
QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)
1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs)
3.44 (31 TDs / 9 INTs)
Offensive Yards Per Game(yards)
354.1
—
Interceptions Thrown(count)
0
0
2026 Roster Building Moves(deals)
Standard approach
14 reserve/future deals
Game Execution Rating(score)
Fair - Turnover issues
Excellent - Clean execution
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%
64.5%
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
Brock Purdy 2,167 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
80 seasons overall
All-Time Win Percentage(percentage)
64.7%
—
Hall of Famers(players)
8 Hall of Famers
14 Hall of Famers
Years in NFL(years)
77 years (since 1946)
—
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
19.0
Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%)
46.7%
75.0%
Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Quinshon Judkins 827 yards
Christian McCaffrey depth role
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)
4,694 (Brock Purdy)
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
5 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021)
Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)
0 appearances
6
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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Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances)
3 appearances
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2024 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14 (5th place, AFC North)
12-5 (4th seed, NFC)
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-to-Head December 14, 2025(points)
Lost 3-31
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QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%)
~55%
69.4% (Brock Purdy)
Passer Rating (2025)(rating)
~82
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Years Since Super Bowl Win(years)
61 years (1964)
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Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years)
38 years (1987)
1 year (2024 won)
Super Bowl Championships(titles)
0 championships
5 championships
Super Bowl Wins(titles)
0
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Years Since Last Championship(years)
77 years (1964)
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Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)
2
13
Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)
6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020)
8 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, since 2017)
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Stefanski)
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Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)
8
19
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 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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2025 Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
13-4
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2025 Season Wins(wins)
12
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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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Team Payroll (2025 Approx)(millions)
$267M
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All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins-losses)
28-32 (since 1996)
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Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles)
2
—
Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances)
2 appearances
7 appearances
Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)
2
5 consecutive
Super Bowl Appearances (2019-2024)(appearances)
3
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Most Recent Super Bowl Victory(year)
1995
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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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All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses)
544-689-10 (.441 win percentage)
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All-Time Winning Percentage(%)
.438 (395-506-7)
.525 (586-529-16)
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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2025 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14 (.176)
12-5 (.706)
Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating)
82.4 (Deshaun Watson)
107.2 (Brock Purdy)
Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points)
92.1
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Division Standing(rank)
4th Place AFC North
1st Place NFC West
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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Division Titles Won(titles)
16
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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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Franchise Super Bowl Wins(total)
5
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Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)
7 seasons (Kyle Shanahan, 2017-present)
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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Pro Football Hall of Famers
22
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Stadium Capacity(seats)
67,431
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2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
11-6 (missed playoffs)
12-5 (.706 winning %)
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points)
23.4
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Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players)
3
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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
—
Average Passing Yards Per Game (2025)(yards)
234.2
—
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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Head Coach Win Percentage(percent)
63.2%
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Playoff Wins (Last 3 Seasons)(wins)
6
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Hall of Famers (All-Time)(inductees)
14
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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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Pros & Cons
10 pros·5 cons across both
Cleveland Browns
+5-3
Pros
- Historic franchise with 8 Hall of Famers and legendary figures like Jim Brown
- Strong community support and passionate fan base in Ohio
- Recently made 2023 playoff appearance with playoff win over Pittsburgh
- Young QB Deshaun Watson on rookie deal has high upside potential
- Play in NFL's most competitive division (AFC North)
Cons
- 0 Super Bowl championships despite 77-year history; last championship in 1964
- 3-14 record in 2025 season with worst record in AFC North
- Deshaun Watson dealing with consistency issues and turnovers
San Francisco 49ers
+5-2
Pros
- 5 Super Bowl championships (1982, 1985, 1989, 1995, 2024) with strong winning tradition
- 12-5 record in 2025 leading NFC West with playoff contention certainty
- QB Brock Purdy with strong 2024-2025 performance and 23:8 TD-to-INT ratio
- Dominant defense led by All-Pro passes rushers Nick Bosa and Fred Warner
- Made 7 playoff appearances in last 10 years with consistent excellence
Cons
- High salary cap constraints limiting roster flexibility for free agency moves
- Injuries to key defensive players disrupting depth chart consistency
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
The Browns and 49ers have played each other 8 times in the regular season since 1992, with the 49ers holding a 5-3 series advantage. They are in different conferences (AFC North vs NFC West) so matchups occur only every 4 years when divisions rotate.
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