Category: Reaction

Browns Studs and Duds: Who helped and who hurt in win vs. Bears?

Reviewing the studs and duds in the Cleveland Browns victory over the Chicago Bears.

The Cleveland Browns are reeling after a thrilling victory over the Chicago Bears. The dramatic ending of the Hail Mary nearly secured the Browns a playoff birth. It also sent players, coaches, and fans into shock. The Browns have developed a habit of late-game heroics that has revitalized the title of the Kardiac Kids as tight end David Njoku and cornerback Greg Newsome II posted monster games. 

The Browns’ defense played very well against a resurging Chicago Bears offense led by a former first-round pick. The unit limited his running ability while locking down his wide receivers. The defense harassed the offense all day as the Bears could not move the ball against the Browns. The Bears got a few explosive runs against the Browns, but that’s the only damage their offense could inflict.

The Browns’ offense inflicted a lot of damage to themselves on both sides of the ball. The offense could not string a drive together as the Bears were well-prepared for the unit. The Bears were sitting on any underneath throw or run play. They quickly triggered downfield and proved a tough matchup for the team. The Browns finally exploited the Bears’ defense in the fourth quarter when Flacco connected on a handful of deep shots. The offense dug themselves out of their hole. Reliable stars like Amari Cooper and David Njoku helped lead the Browns to their most recent victory.

Here are the Studs and Duds from Sunday’s performance. 

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Browns win in dramatic fashion again vs. Bears and social media sounds off

Another heart pounding win for the Browns

Another heart-thumping game for quarterback Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns as they beat the Chicago Bears by a score of 20-17 to get their ninth win of the season. The injury bug continued to hit the Browns as they lost left guard Joel Bitonio early on and yet they battled like they have all season to get another win.

The offense spent most of the game struggling to get any yardage and points and then Joe Flacco and the passing offense turned it on in the fourth quarter and got it done. David Njoku continues his best season as a pro and went over 100 yards making several massive plays to help the Browns win.

The defense tightened it up when it mattered even though the last series gave several fans a heart attack before D’Anthony Bell came up with the ball to end the game. Let’s take a look at how Browns Twitter reacting to another last-second win to get their ninth of the year.

Browns Studs and Duds: Who shined brightest in the win against the Jaguars?

The Cleveland Browns found help among their reinforcements to defeat the Jaguars, led by David Njoku and Martin Emerson Jr.

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in a messy fistfight. Neither team could hold onto the ball. However, the Browns fought through their mistakes as they clinched a gritty win as they were led by tight end David Njoku and cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. The Browns game felt more like an execution as they lost multiple starters. Credit to the team: the backups filled their roles without losing a beat.

Defensive backs Ronnie Hickman, Cameron Mitchell, and D’Anthony Bell did a great job of filling in for Juan Thornhill, Grant Delpit, and Denzel Ward. Starting fullback Nick Harris did an outstanding job stepping in for Ethan Pocic. Harris looked better as a pulling lineman than as a fullback. The Browns have suffered various injuries this season, but the replacements have been ready to play. Sunday showed that struggle happened once again.

The Browns starters had great games with uncharacteristic mistakes. Amari Cooper fumbled the ball after a heroic effort by a defender. Joe Flacco threw a horrible interception that killed a Browns’ drive. Both players were able to steady their performance and help the team secure the win.

Here are the Studs and Duds in the Browns’ victory against the Jaguars. 

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Kevin Stefanski goes ballistic after 4th down touchdown and Browns Twitter loved it

A coach who rarely expresses emotion on the sideline, Kevin Stefanski went ballistic after a 4th down touchdown and Browns Twitter loved it.

The Cleveland Browns sit at 8-5 on the season, and that is a direct reflection on this coaching staff as they continue to battle injury after injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski and his staff have the Browns buying in every week, proving they will be a tough team to beat no matter who is on the field.

Sitting at 8-5 on the season, the Browns currently hold the top wildcard spot in the AFC and an 81 percent chance to make the playoffs despite starting games with four different quarterbacks. The Browns are getting the most out of 38-year-old Joe Flacco as their season of destiny continues.

And we are even starting to see Stefanski, a usually reserved person, having some fun on the sideline as his team continues their trek toward a spot in the postseason. After Flacco connected with wide receiver David Bell for a 41-yard touchdown on a gutsy fourth down play call, Stefanski was seen running down the sideline in celebration in a fashion we rarely see.

And Browns Twitter loved it. Here are the best reactions to Stefanski’s moment of triumph.

How did Browns Twitter respond to the news of Grant Delpit’s contract extension?

Here is how social media reacted to the news of Grant Delpit’s new contract.

Right before their Week 14 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Cleveland Browns and safety Grant Delpit agreed to a new contract extension. The deal is for three additional years, worth $12 million per year. Delpit gets $23 million guaranteed in this new contract, meaning he will be around for at least the next two seasons.

Starting his NFL career off with a devastating achilles rupture that ended his rookie season before it started, Delpit has blossomed into one of the best strong safeties in the NFL who can play in the box, in the slot, and overtop of the defense. He currently sits sixth in Pro Bowl voting at the position as a result.

Delpit then went out and recorded a sack and three tackles that resulted in a loss for the Jaguars. He has solidified himself as part of the defensive culture in Cleveland and will hang around for a little while longer.

Here is how social media responded to the news of a new deal for the fourth-year safety.

Browns wrap up a huge win at home vs. Jaguars and social media exploded

The Browns beat the Jaguars, and social media ignited.

The Cleveland Browns have their head coach well into the future, and they have their quarterback to lead them the rest of the way out in 2023. After defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars behind the arm of Joe Flacco and the mind of Kevin Stefanski, it is becoming apparent the Browns are going to punch back against anyone.

And now with just four games to go, the Browns currently hold the fifth seed in the AFC, the top wildcard slot. It will not be easy the rest of the way out, and the Chicago Bears are up next, but the Browns have an opportunity to make some noise down the stretch and into the postseason.

As Flacco continues to play well, and as Stefanski solidifies himself as the man of the future in Cleveland, the Browns now sit at 8-5 on the season. Here is how social media reacted to yet another improbable Browns’ win.

Browns Studs and Duds: Who showed up and disappeared in loss vs. Rams?

A look at the five most impactful people in the Cleveland Browns loss to the Los Angeles Rams in week 13 of the NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns return to the city without a win from their two weeks out west, wrapping up the trip against the Los Angeles Rams. The team comes back injured and badly bruised. The injuries became insurmountable as they finished the remaining Browns’ stars: Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, and Amari Cooper. The team returns home to lick their wounds as they prepare for the Jaguars and a battle for wildcard positioning. Wide receiver Elijah Moore had his best game as a Brown, and guard Wyatt Teller continues to stack weeks.

The Browns were competitive against a well-coached Rams team for the first three quarters. The Browns stuck to their roots and showed an effective play-action passing attack off the backs of an inefficient run game. The Browns were unable to generate much offense outside of those staple concepts. 

Joe Flacco did an admirable job quarterbacking the Browns after signing with the team’s practice squad just weeks ago. However, the unfamiliarity between the quarterback and offense hamstrung the Browns in obvious passing situations. The Browns will need to spend the week deciding if they want to start Flacco or Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday. Flacco played well enough to beg the question as the Browns are desperate for any offense. 

In this week’s studs and duds, we look at five difference-makers in the loss against the Rams.

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National audience reacts to Browns QB Joe Flacco finding success vs. Rams right off the couch

The Browns started Joe Flacco against the Rams right off the couch… and the national audience seemed impressed!

The Cleveland Browns were forced to start their fourth different quarterback of the 2023 season as Joe Flacco debuted with the team. A long-time rival of the Browns, winning a Super Bowl with the AFC North foe Baltimore Ravens, Flacco wore the brown and orange against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

And many were stunned by how well he played.

Signed to the practice squad two weeks ago, the 38-year-old Flacco went from the couch for most of the season to starting another NFL game in no time. And while he had a back-breaking interception late in the game, Flacco showed he is good enough to win down the stretch for Cleveland.

He finished with 254 yards and two touchdowns in addition to the one interception. He threw the ball all around the field and even contributed to season-highs in receiving yards for wide receiver Elijah Moore and tight end Harrison Bryant.

As Flacco showed he still has gas left in the tank, here is how the national audience reacted to his game against the Rams.

Browns Twitter reacts to difficult loss on the road vs. Rams

Cleveland drops another one on the road

The Cleveland Browns had a chance again late this week to win another game but a crushing interception from Joe Flacco took that chance away. This was after Flacco had a pretty impressive debut considering he signed with the team just a couple of weeks ago and Amari Cooper went out with an injury. Kevin Stefanski should at least feel good about the passing offense today against the now 6-6 Los Angeles Rams.

The defense was picked apart by another good offensive coach in Sean McVey as they were exploited over and over again. They could not get pressure on Matthew Stafford all day as they exploited the defense’s aggressive play with misdirection all day long. They couldn’t come up with enough stops in the second half and Cleveland dropped to 7-5.

It was a bit of a rollercoaster overall as they had highs and lows like they always seem to have. Let’s take a look at how Browns Twitter reacted to the loss to the Rams.

Browns Studs and Duds: Whose play stood out in the disappointing loss vs. Broncos?

Examining the studs and duds in the Cleveland Browns disappointing loss against the Denver Broncos

The Cleveland Browns suffered a bitter defeat against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The team’s spirits were riding high after a handful of wins propelled the Browns into a race to be the AFC North champion. That feeling quickly ended against another wildcard competitor despite another strong showing from linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.

The Broncos beat the Browns thoroughly. The Browns made things extremely difficult for themselves; they played poorly with no composure. The Broncos were far more prepared to play the Cleveland Browns than the other way around. 

The team seemed to deflate after quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was knocked out of the game on a penalized hit. The Browns were quickly winning the momentum of the game before that moment. The Browns immediately compounded the problem by fumbling the ball on the next play to set up an easy Broncos touchdown. Replacing the starting quarterback while climbing out of a two-score deficit proved too much for the Browns. 

The Browns will have a bad taste in their mouth after this game. They know they’re a much better team than the Broncos. And they know that the Broncos bullied them into a loss. Hopefully, our group has too much pride in themselves to get punked again this season. 

Here are the studs and duds from this humiliating defeat to the Broncos. 

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