No one thought the Cleveland Browns could beat the surging Buffalo Bills on Sunday. That the Browns had the ball with a chance to tie or win the game late in the fourth quarter constitutes a respectable performance for a team that’s now lost seven of its last eight games.
But did we learn anything about the 2025 Browns, or where the team’s heading in 2026 and beyond? Not exactly.
The Browns were competitive, at least, but their now well-known limitations kept them from finishing the job in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to Buffalo. Their offense moved the ball but managed just 4.