The expectation around the league for the 2025 NFL Browns is not very high, as most outlets have the Browns as one of the five worst teams, with the idea that they will again contend for the top pick. Most of the doubt surrounding Cleveland stems from the quarterback situation, considering Joe Flacco is 40 years old and not a top-tier option at this point in his career.
NFL Spin Zone's Sayre Bedinger continued on that trend, ranking the Browns 30th in his Week 1 Power Rankings.
Browns continue to rank near the bottom of NFL power rankings
Bedinger cites the quarterback situation - understandably so - among the biggest reasons for the low ranking going into the year.