Part of the reason why the Cleveland Browns were so abysmal in 2024 is that their defense significantly underperformed. However, entering the 2025 season, there was a belief the defense would get back to the 2023 form that helped the team win 11 games and make the postseason. In Week 1, that certainly looked like the case.
Cleveland faced off against a Cincinnati Bengals offense that will likely finish as one of the best offenses in the league. While the Browns ultimately lost the game by a point, they held the Bengals to 17 points.