The Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns have had similar trajectories as organizations over the course of the last two decades. When the Browns returned from the brink of NFL extinction, they slowly descended into a pit of mediocrity and then something even worse — incompetency. The Dolphins know a lot about that as of late, although the 2019 team direction shouldn’t be considered incompetent despite the lack of on-field success. Rather, it should be viewed and applauded as the first step in the right direction to change the team’s fortunes.
Cleveland? We think they’re out of the woods, but a 4-6 start to the 2019 season seems to indicate the Browns aren’t quite the contenders many thought they would be ahead of this season.
Similar recent history, completely different points in time here and now. But how have these two teams matched up with one another?
Here’s a look back at the history between these two teams by the numbers.
2: The number of wins the Dolphins hold over the Browns in the postseason. Cleveland has never beaten Miami in the playoffs.
8: Years since the last time the Browns defeated the Dolphins. The score was 17-16.
17: The fewest combined total points these teams have put up in a single matchup. That came in 2004 during a 10-7 Dolphins victory.
19: Total all-time matchups between the Browns and Dolphins. Miami leads the all-time series, 11-8.
61.6: The number of extra rushing yards the Cleveland Browns average per game this season (121.9) versus the Miami Dolphins (60.3).
166: The most rushing yardage ever logged in a single game by a player from either team. That came via Cleveland’s running back Reuben Droughns back in 2005.
404: The most passing yardage ever logged in a single game by a quarterback from either team. Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino gouged the Browns for 404 back in 1988.
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