2018 Cleveland Browns season

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2018 Cleveland Browns season
Owner Jimmy Haslam
General manager John Dorsey
Head coach Hue Jackson (fired Week 8, 2–5–1 record)
Gregg Williams (interim, 5–3 record)
Home field FirstEnergy Stadium
Results
Record7–8–1
Division place3rd AFC North
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers OG Joel Bitonio
DE Myles Garrett
WR Jarvis Landry
CB Denzel Ward
AP All-Pros OG Joel Bitonio (2nd team)
DE Myles Garrett (2nd team)

The 2018 season was the Cleveland Browns' 66th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 70th overall, their first full season under general manager John Dorsey, and their third and final season under head coach Hue Jackson. Unusually, the Browns started their campaign with a tie, although this result was enough to ensure they would improve upon the 2017 campaign in which they finished 0–16. Cleveland ultimately finished in 3rd place in the AFC North with a record of 7–8–1, their best record since the 2007 season. However, they missed the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season, having last made the playoffs in 2002.

Contents

On September 9, the Browns opened their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21–21 tie. This was the Browns' first tie since 1989, and it ended a 17-game losing streak which dated back to the 2016 season. On September 20, the Browns defeated the New York Jets 21–17, ending a 19-game winless streak.

On October 29, Jackson was fired after posting a record of 2–5–1 through Week 8 and an overall record of 3–36–1 during his two and a half seasons in Cleveland. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley, who was in his first season with the Browns, was fired the same day. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was named interim head coach. [1] Under Williams, the Browns went 5–3 to finish out the season.

Rookie starting quarterback Baker Mayfield threw 27 touchdown passes, breaking the record for the most touchdown passes thrown by a rookie quarterback. The previous record of 26 was shared by Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson, and it was later broken in 2020 by Justin Herbert.

Offseason

Front office changes

On January 2, new general manager John Dorsey hired Green Bay Packers personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith as vice president of football operations. [2]

On January 10, the Browns announced several front office hirings: Eliot Wolf as assistant general manager, Jimmy Noel as assistant director of pro scouting, Matt Donahoe as a scout, and Dan Zegers as personnel coordinator. The Browns also announced that former vice president of player personnel Ken Kovash would switch to a role within the strategy department, and fired senior personnel executive Ryan Grigson. [3]

Coaching changes

On January 10, the Browns released special teams coordinator Chris Tabor. He had been the longest-tenured coach on the Browns, with the team since 2011. [4]

On January 11, the Browns hired Adam Henry as wide receivers coach, a position he held with the New York Giants since 2016. Former wide receivers coach Al Saunders transitioned into a senior advisory role. [5]

On January 12, the Browns hired Ken Zampese as quarterbacks coach. They also fired running backs coach/run game coordinator Kirby Wilson, special teams assistant Shawn Mennenga, and special teams quality control coach Stan Watson. [6]

On January 24, the Browns hired Amos Jones as special teams coordinator, Todd Haley as offensive coordinator, and Freddie Kitchens as running backs/assistant head coach. [7]

On February 8, the Browns hired Sam Shade as assistant special teams coach. [8]

On March 9, the Browns hired former return specialist Josh Cribbs as special teams intern. [9]

Roster changes

Re-signings

PositionPlayerTagDate
ILB Tank Carder UFAMarch 27 [10]
WR Josh Gordon ERFAMarch 14 [11]
WR Matt Hazel ERFAMarch 14 [11]
QB Kevin Hogan ERFAMarch 14 [11]
TE Matt Lengel ERFAMarch 14 [11]
DT Jamie Meder RFAMarch 14 [11]
C Austin Reiter ERFAMarch 14 [11]
FB Danny Vitale ERFAMarch 14 [11]
UFA=Unrestricted free agent, RFA=Restricted free agent, ERFA=Exclusive rights free agent

Players added

PositionPlayerTag2017 teamDate
CB T. J. Carrie UFAOakland RaidersMarch 14 [12]
TE Orson Charles UFAKansas City ChiefsJuly 30 [13]
TE Darren Fells UFADetroit LionsMarch 14 [14]
CB E. J. Gaines UFABuffalo BillsMarch 23 [15]
T Chris Hubbard UFAPittsburgh SteelersMarch 14 [16]
RB Carlos Hyde UFASan Francisco 49ersMarch 14 [17]
WR Jarvis Landry Trade [trade 1] Miami DolphinsMarch 14 [18]
DT Devaroe Lawrence Trade [trade 2] New Orleans SaintsSeptember 1 [19]
CB Terrance Mitchell UFAKansas City ChiefsMarch 14 [20]
S Damarious Randall Trade [trade 3] Green Bay PackersMarch 14 [18]
T Greg Robinson UFADetroit LionsJune 19 [21]
LB Brady Sheldon WaiverOakland RaidersJune 13 [22]
DE Chris Smith UFACincinnati BengalsMarch 14 [23]
QB Drew Stanton UFAArizona CardinalsMarch 25 [24]
QB Tyrod Taylor Trade [trade 4] Buffalo BillsMarch 14 [18]
G Earl Watford UFAArizona CardinalsAugust 28 [25]

Players lost

PositionPlayerTag2018 teamDate
LB Dominique Alexander ReleaseMay 3 [26]
LB B. J. Bello ReleaseArizona CardinalsSeptember 1 [19]
LB Max Bullough ReleaseApril 12 [27]
DE Caleb Brantley ReleaseWashington RedskinsSeptember 1 [28] [29]
LB Tank Carder ReleaseJune 5 [30]
WR Corey Coleman Trade [trade 5] Buffalo BillsAugust 5 [31]
T Shon Coleman Trade [trade 6] San Francisco 49ersAugust 31 [32]
RB Isaiah Crowell UFANew York JetsMarch 14 [33]
RB Matthew Dayes ReleaseSan Francisco 49ersSeptember 1 [19]
T Spencer Drango ReleaseLos Angeles ChargersSeptember 1 [19] [34]
TE Gavin Escobar ReleaseMiami DolphinsApril 12 [27] [35]
T Geoff Gray ReleaseWinnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)August 28 [25]
WR Matt Hazel ReleaseIndianapolis ColtsApril 30 [36] [37]
QB Kevin Hogan Trade [trade 7] Washington RedskinsApril 6 [38]
WR Bug Howard ReleaseCarolina PanthersApril 12 [27] [39]
RB Darius Jackson ReleaseDallas CowboysMay 3 [26] [40]
T Roderick Johnson ReleaseHouston TexansJune 19 [21] [41]
CB Mike Jordan ReleaseNew York GiantsSeptember 1 [19] [42]
QB Cody Kessler Trade [trade 8] Jacksonville JaguarsMarch 27 [43]
OLB Josh Keyes UFAHouston TexansMarch 20 [44]
QB DeShone Kizer Trade [trade 3] Green Bay PackersMarch 14 [18]
TE Matt Lengel ReleaseHouston TexansApril 12 [27] [45]
G Marcus Martin UFADallas CowboysMarch 26 [46]
CB Jason McCourty Trade [trade 9] New England PatriotsMarch 15 [47]
S Kai Nacua ReleaseBaltimore RavensApril 30 [36] [48]
DE Nate Orchard ReleaseBuffalo BillsSeptember 1 [19] [49]
WR Larry Pinkard ReleaseApril 12 [27]
CB Reggie Porter ReleaseApril 20 [50]
DT Danny Shelton Trade [trade 10] New England PatriotsMarch 14 [51]
CB C. J. Smith ReleaseDenver BroncosApril 12 [27] [52]
S Derron Smith ReleaseSan Antonio Commanders (AAF)August 31 [28]
CB Jamar Taylor Trade [trade 11] Arizona CardinalsMay 19 [53]
RB Kelvin Taylor ReleaseOrlando Apollos (AAF)April 12 [27]
TE Randall Telfer ReleaseIndianapolis ColtsMay 4 [54] [55]
T Joe Thomas RetiredMarch 14 [56]
CB Simeon Thomas ReleaseSeattle SeahawksSeptember 1 [19] [57]
CB Corey White ReleaseApril 20 [50]
WR Kasen Williams ReleaseIndianapolis ColtsApril 30 [36] [58]

Trade notes

  1. ↑ The Browns acquired WR Jarvis Landry from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round selection (No. 123) and a 2019 seventh-round selection
  2. ↑ The Browns acquired DT Devaroe Lawrence from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2019 seventh-round draft pick
  3. 1 2 The Browns acquired S Damarious Randall, a 2018 fourth-round selection (No. 114), and a 2018 fifth-round selection (No. 150) from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for QB Deshone Kizer, a 2018 fourth-round selection (No. 101), and a 2018 fifth-round selection (No. 138)
  4. ↑ The Browns acquired QB Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2018 third-round selection (No. 65)
  5. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2020 seventh-round selection from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for WR Corey Coleman
  6. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2019 seventh-round selection from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for T Shon Coleman
  7. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2018 sixth-round selection (No. 188) from the Washington Redskins in exchange for QB Kevin Hogan and a 2018 sixth-round selection (No. 205)
  8. ↑ The Browns acquired a conditional 2019 seventh-round selection from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for QB Cody Kessler
  9. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2018 sixth-round selection (No. 205) rom the New England Patriots in exchange for CB Jason McCourty and a 2018 seventh-round draft selection (No. 219)
  10. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2019 third-round selection from the New England Patriots in exchange for DT Danny Shelton and a 2018 fifth-round selection (No. 159)
  11. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2020 sixth-round selection from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for CB Jamar Taylor

Players added and lost

The Browns added and released the following players during the 2018 off-season:

2018 draft class

2018 Cleveland Browns draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
11 Baker Mayfield   QB Oklahoma
14 Denzel Ward  *  CB Ohio St Pick from HOU
233 Austin Corbett   OT Nevada
235 Nick Chubb  *  RB Georgia Pick from HOU
367 Chad Thomas   DE Miami (FL) Pick from IND
4105 Antonio Callaway   WR Florida Pick from CHI
5150 Genard Avery   LB Memphis Pick from GB
6175 Damion Ratley  WR Texas A&M
6188 Simeon Thomas  CB Louisiana Pick from WAS
      Made roster    †    Pro Football Hall of Fame     *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

2018 Cleveland Browns UDFA
PlayerPositionCollegeSignedCut
Drew Bailey DT Louisville May 1 [69] August 28 [25]
Stephen Baggett TE East Carolina August 18 [70] August 31 [28]
Evan Berry WR Tennessee May 1 [69] August 28 [25]
Christian Boutte CB Nicholls July 30 [13] August 31 [28]
D.J. Calhoun LB Arizona State May 1 [69] August 27 [71]
Elijah Campbell S Northern Iowa May 1 [69] August 31 [28]
Christian DiLauro T Illinois May 1 [69] September 1 [19]
Daniel Ekuale DT Washington State May 1 [69] September 1 [19]
Marcell Frazier *DE Missouri May 18 [72] August 28 [25]
DeMarquis Gates LB Ole Miss May 22 [73] June 14 [65]
Micah Hannemann S BYU May 1 [69] August 18 [74]
Desmond Harrison T West Georgia May 1 [69]
Zaycoven Henderson DT Texas A&M May 1 [69] September 1 [19]
Blake Jackson WR Mary Hardin–Baylor July 28 [75] August 31 [28]
Montrel Meander S Grambling State May 1 [69] September 1 [19]
Brogan Roback QB Eastern Michigan May 14 [76] August 28 [25]
Da'Mari Scott WR Fresno State May 1 [69] September 1 [19]
Trenton Thompson DT Georgia May 1 [69] July 30 [13]
Derrick Willies WR Texas Tech May 1 [69]
Blaine Woodson *DT Delaware August 15 [77] August 31 [28]
Erick Wren C Oklahoma May 1 [69] July 28 [78]
A green background indicates the player made the Browns' Week 1 53-man roster

* Browns claimed player off waivers after he signed as an undrafted free agent with another team and was waived.

Staff

2018 Cleveland Browns staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning


Final roster

2018 Cleveland Browns roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Int'l

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 12 reserve, 10 practice squad

Preseason

The Browns opened training camp on July 26. The Browns' training camp and preseason was featured on the HBO series Hard Knocks .

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueNFL.com
recap
1August 9at New York Giants W 20–101–0 MetLife Stadium Recap
2August 17 Buffalo Bills L 17–191–1 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
3August 23 Philadelphia Eagles W 5–02–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
4August 30at Detroit Lions W 35–173–1 Ford Field Recap

Notes

Roster cuts

The Browns waived the following players between August 28 and September 1 to get their roster down to the 53-player maximum. [25] [28] [19]

The Browns also traded T Shon Coleman [32] and acquired DT Devaroe Lawrence in a separate trade. [19]

On September 2, the Browns added DT Carl Davis, DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, C Aaron Neary, LB Tanner Vallejo, and Tavierre Thomas, who were all waived by their former teams. To make room on the roster, the Browns waived LB Jermaine Grace, CB Jeremiah McKinnon, DT Jamie Meder, DE Carl Nassib, and C Austin Reiter. [61]

On September 3, the Browns signed Ekuale, Henderson, Hilliard, G Kyle Kalis, TE Pharoah McKever, McKinnon, Meander, Scott, T Brad Seaton, and Shelton to their practice squad. Sankoh, who is part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program, was also added to the practice squad and does not count toward its 10-player limit. [81]

Regular season

Schedule

The Browns' 2018 schedule was announced on April 19.

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueNFL.com
recap
1 September 9 Pittsburgh Steelers T 21–21 (OT)0–0–1 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
2 September 16at New Orleans Saints L 18–210–1–1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Recap
3 September 20 New York Jets W 21–171–1–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
4 September 30at Oakland Raiders L 42–45 (OT)1–2–1 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Recap
5 October 7 Baltimore Ravens W 12–9 (OT)2–2–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
6 October 14 Los Angeles Chargers L 14–382–3–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
7 October 21at Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 23–26 (OT)2–4–1 Raymond James Stadium Recap
8 October 28at Pittsburgh Steelers L 18–332–5–1 Heinz Field Recap
9 November 4 Kansas City Chiefs L 21–372–6–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
10 November 11 Atlanta Falcons W 28–163–6–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
11 Bye
12 November 25at Cincinnati Bengals W 35–204–6–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap
13 December 2at Houston Texans L 13–294–7–1 NRG Stadium Recap
14 December 9 Carolina Panthers W 26–205–7–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
15 December 15at Denver Broncos W 17–166–7–1 Broncos Stadium at Mile High Recap
16 December 23 Cincinnati Bengals W 26–187–7–1FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
17 December 30at Baltimore Ravens L 24–267–8–1 M&T Bank Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week One: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Steelers07140021
Browns00714021

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

The Browns' defense intercepted Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger three times and recovered three fumbles. Rookie CB Denzel Ward had two of the interceptions for the Browns. Cleveland only had one turnover, with Tyrod Taylor throwing an interception in the 4th quarter. Both teams had a chance to win late in the overtime period, but came up short. Chris Boswell missed a 42-yard field goal for the Steelers, while Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez had his 43-yard attempt blocked with 0:09 left in overtime.

With their first tie since 1989, the Browns started the season at 0–0–1. This tie ended a 17-game losing streak that dated back to the final game of the 2016 season. It also ended streaks of 17 straight losses within the AFC North, 13 straight season-opening losses, and six straight losses to the Steelers. Ward was named the NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 1. [82]

Week 2: at New Orleans Saints

Week Two: Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns336618
Saints3001821

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

The teams exchanged field goals in the first quarter, then Browns K Zane Gonzalez kicked his second field goal late in the second quarter to give the Browns a 6–3 halftime lead. Carlos Hyde scored a touchdown on a short run to give the Browns a 12–3 lead, but the Saints scored 15 straight points in the fourth quarter to take an 18–12 lead. The Browns answered with a tying touchdown on a 47-yard Tyrod Taylor Hail Mary pass to Antonio Callaway with 1:16 remaining. However, Gonzalez missed the extra point attempt, his second miss of the day, which would have given the Browns the lead. Saints K Wil Lutz nailed a 44-yard game-winner with 0:21 remaining. The Browns drove to give Gonzalez an attempt at a 52-yard field goal to tie the game in the final seconds, but it sailed wide right.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–1–1. Their winless streak extended to 19 games.

The next day, the Browns released Gonzalez and signed rookie K Greg Joseph. [83] Joseph played college football at Florida Atlantic and was on the Miami Dolphins' training camp roster. The Browns also traded WR Josh Gordon and a 2019 seventh-round selection to the New England Patriots for a 2019 fifth-round selection. [84]

Week 3: vs. New York Jets

Week Three: New York Jets at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jets0140317
Browns0311721

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield entered the game in the 2nd quarter after starter Tyrod Taylor left the game with a concussion. [85] Taylor finished the game 4/14 for 19 yards. Mayfield threw for 201 yards and a caught a pass from receiver Jarvis Landry for a two-point conversion (a Philly Special that had been flipped to account for Landry being left-handed). Carlos Hyde added two touchdown runs including the go-ahead score with just over two minutes remaining. The Jets offense could not respond as QB Sam Darnold threw a pair of interceptions in the Jets' final two drives to preserve the 21–17 win.

With the win, the Browns improved to 1–1–1. This win marked the end of the team's 19-game winless streak and the team's first win in 635 days (their last win was on December 24, 2016). [86] Mayfield was named the NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 3. [87]

On September 24, Mayfield was named the team's starting quarterback moving forward.

Week 4: at Oakland Raiders

Week Four: Cleveland Browns at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Browns3141114042
Raiders77721345

at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California

Game information

The Browns took a 17–7 lead into halftime on the strength of Nick Chubb's first career touchdown run and Baker Mayfield's first career touchdown pass, although Mayfield also threw an interception that was returned for a Raiders touchdown. The Browns built up a 28–14 lead in the third quarter, but the Raiders then scored 20 straight points aided by two Mayfield fumbles and a 51-yard punt return which gave the Raiders short fields to work with. The Browns finally answered with touchdown runs by Carlos Hyde and Chubb to take a 42–34 lead in the fourth quarter. The Browns were unable to run the clock out and punted to the Raiders, giving them one last opportunity to tie the game. The Raiders scored a touchdown and game-tying two-point conversion with 0:30 left, to send the game into overtime. The Raiders won the game, 45–42 on a Matt McCrane field goal in the overtime period. This was the first time the Browns scored 30 or more points since 2015, and the first time the team scored 40 or more points since 2009.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–2–1. Chubb was named NFL Rookie of the Week after his 105-yard, two-touchdown performance. [88]

Week 5: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week Five: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Ravens303309
Browns0630312

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

Both offenses struggled to gain any rhythm during the game. The Ravens could only score nine points on three Justin Tucker field goals, while the Browns scored nine points on a Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to Rashard Higgins and a Greg Joseph field goal. Joseph, who missed an extra point, had an opportunity to win the game at the end of regulation, but missed a 55-yard field goal attempt. In overtime, both teams were held scoreless during their first two possessions. However, with 0:02 remaining, Joseph hit a 37-yard field goal to win the game.

With the win, the Browns improved to 2–2–1. The Browns ended an 18-game winless streak within the AFC North that dated back to the 2015 season. CB Denzel Ward, who recorded an interception and a blocked field goal, was named NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time this season. [89] It also marked the fourth time in five weeks a Browns player won the award. Ward was also named the AFC special teams player of the week. [90] Jarvis Landry recorded his 427th career reception, passing Larry Fitzgerald for the most receptions in his first five NFL seasons. [91]

Week 6: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Week Six: Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers71414338
Browns060814

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

The Chargers dominated the game. Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers passed for 207 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception and running back Melvin Gordon added 132 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Los Angeles defense sacked Browns' quarterback Baker Mayfield five times and had two interceptions. The Chargers defeated the Browns 38–14.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 2–3–1.

On October 19, the Browns traded RB Carlos Hyde to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2019 fifth-round selection. [92]

Week 7: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week Seven: Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Browns20714023
Buccaneers31370326

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

The Buccaneers opened a 16–2 lead in the second quarter on the a Jameis Winston touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson and a Winston touchdown run. The Browns answered early in the third quarter with a Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to David Njoku, but Tampa Bay answered on a Ronald Jones run near the end of the quarter. The Browns scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter on a Nick Chubb run and a Mayfield pass to Jarvis Landry to force overtime. In overtime, Buccaneers kicker Chandler Catanzaro, who had earlier missed an extra point and a 40-yard field goal attempt, hit a 59-yard field goal to win the game.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 2–4–1. Mayfield was named NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 7, marking his second such honor and the fifth time a Browns player was named Rookie of the Week this season. [93]

Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week Eight: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns606618
Steelers01491033

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Game information

The Browns traveled to Pittsburgh for a Week 8 battle with their AFC North rival Steelers. The Browns opened the scoring with a pair of Greg Joseph field goals, but the Steelers answered with two Ben Roethlisberger touchdown passes to Antonio Brown to take a 14–6 lead into halftime. The Browns gave up a safety on a holding penalty early in the third quarter to extend the Steelers' lead to 10, but Pittsburgh failed to secure the ensuing free kick, giving the Browns possession in Pittsburgh territory. The Browns capitalized on a Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to Antonio Callaway, cutting the lead to 16–12. The Steelers then pulled away with 17 straight points and come away with a 33–18 win.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 2–5–1. This marked the Browns' 15th consecutive loss in Pittsburgh.

On October 29, head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley were fired. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. [1] Freddie Kitchens was the interim offensive coordinator.

Week 9: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week Nine: Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs71413337
Browns3120621

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

With the loss, the Browns fell to 2–6–1. Mayfield was named NFL Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. [93] The Browns have reached a low point where they have now lost 56 of their last 64 games from Week 11 of 2014 up to this point, but the loss provided a spark of a turnaround, as the team would win 5 of 7 to finish the season.

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Week Ten: Atlanta Falcons at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons0100616
Browns7714028

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

The Browns opened the scoring with a Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to Rashard Higgins – the team's first touchdown scored in the first quarter of any game this season. However, the Falcons scored the next 10 points before the Browns scored a touchdown on a Mayfield pass to Nick Chubb to take a 14–10 led into halftime. The Browns opened up their lead to 28–10 in the third quarter on a Mayfield pass to Duke Johnson and a Chubb run of 92 yards – the longest run in Browns' franchise history. Atlanta added a late fourth-quarter touchdown to make the final score 28–16.

With the win, the Browns went into their bye week at 3–6–1. Chubb was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week and the NFL Rookie of the Week. This marked Chubb's second Rookie of the Week award and the team's seventh in 2018.

Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week Twelve: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns14147035
Bengals077620

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Game information

The Browns raced to a 28–0 lead late in the second quarter. They scored touchdowns on their first four drives with a Nick Chubb run and Baker Mayfield passes to Antonio Callaway, David Njoku, and Chubb. The Bengals responded with an Andy Dalton touchdown pass to John Ross to close the Browns' lead to 28–7 at halftime. Mayfield threw a fourth touchdown pass, this one to Darren Fells, to extend the Browns' lead to 35–7. The Bengals closed the gap to 35–20 with a touchdown pass and run by backup quarterback Jeff Driskel, who filled in for an injured Dalton, but the Browns held on for the win.

With the win, the Browns improved to 4–6–1. The Browns won consecutive games for the first time since 2014, snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Bengals, and ended their 25-game losing streak in away games, one short of tying the 2007–10 Detroit Lions record of 26 straight away losses. Mayfield was named the NFL Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season. [94] Mayfield was also named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for November. [94]

Week 13: at Houston Texans

Week Thirteen: Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns007613
Texans10133329

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

The Texans built a 23–0 lead in the first half, on the strength of a Deshaun Watson touchdown pass, a Zach Cunningham interception return for a touchdown, and three field goals. The Browns got onto the scoreboard in the third quarter with a Nick Chubb touchdown run and added a Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to Rashard Higgins, but the Texans prevailed 29–13. Mayfield set a Browns rookie record with 398 passing yards, but was hurt by three interceptions.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 4–7–1.

Week 14: vs. Carolina Panthers

Week Fourteen: Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers7103020
Browns7100926

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

The game went back and forth between the two teams. The Panthers scored two first-half touchdowns on Christian McCaffrey runs, while the Browns had two first half touchdowns on a Jarvis Landry run and a Landry catch. The teams exchanged field goals late in the second quarter to make the score 17–17 at halftime. After a Panthers field goal, Nick Chubb added a touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to take the lead for good, as the Browns won 26–20.

With the win, the Browns improved to 5–7–1 and secured their first winning record at home since the 2007 season. QB Baker Mayfield received his fifth NFL Rookie of the Week honor this season.

Week 15: at Denver Broncos

Week Fifteen: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns730717
Broncos733316

at Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Browns traveled to Denver for a Saturday night game against the Broncos. Assistant defensive coordinator Blake Williams, son of interim head coach Gregg Williams, got his first play-calling duties in this game.

With the win, the Browns improved to 6–7–1. The win ended an 11-game losing streak to the Broncos that dated back to 1990. However, the following day, the Steelers defeated the Patriots to improve to 8–5–1 and mathematically eliminated the Browns from AFC North title contention. This will be the Browns' 26th consecutive season without a division title, the longest active streak in the NFL. A Tennessee Titans win over the Washington Redskins mathematically eliminated the Browns from playoff contention.

Week 16: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week Sixteen: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals0001818
Browns0167326

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 1:00 pm. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 37 °F (3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,431
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

On December 22, the day before the Browns' Week 16 contest, the Tennessee Titans won their Week 16 game to improve to 9–6 and mathematically eliminate the Browns from postseason contention for the 16th consecutive season. Despite being eliminated, the Browns looked to finish their season on a high note with two division wins to end the season.

The Browns hosted the Bengals and former head coach Hue Jackson, who was hired as an assistant with the Bengals. Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and Nick Chubb added 112 rushing yards to give the Browns a 26–3 lead early in the fourth quarter. Cincinnati scored a pair of late touchdowns to make it a one-possession game, but the Browns held on for the 26–18 win.

With the win, the Browns improved to 7–7–1 and finished with a 5–2–1 record at home, their best home record since 2007, when they went 7–1 at home. It was their first three-game winning streak since 2014 and their first season sweep of the Bengals since 2002. They also secured a winning record within the AFC North for the first time since the division was formed in 2002.

Week 17: at Baltimore Ravens

Week Seventeen: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns7071024
Ravens10103326

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

The Browns entered the final game of the season attempting to play the role of spoiler, as the Ravens needed a win – or a Steelers loss – to clinch the AFC North title.

The Ravens built a 20–7 halftime lead on the strength of two touchdown runs by fellow rookie QB Lamar Jackson. The Browns' score was on a Baker Mayfield 28-yard pass to former Raven Breshad Perriman. While the Ravens maintained their lead throughout the game, Mayfield added two touchdown passes in the second half, including a strike to Antonio Callaway to cut the Ravens' lead to 26–24 with 3:24 remaining. The Browns had one more chance, but Mayfield threw an interception to C.J. Mosley to seal the game.

With the loss, the Browns finished the season 7–8–1, marking their 11th consecutive losing season, which is a franchise record and the longest active streak in the NFL. The Browns finished 2–6 in away games. Mayfield won his seventh Rookie of the Week award.

Standings

Division

AFC North
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(4) Baltimore Ravens 1060.6253–38–4389287W3
Pittsburgh Steelers 961.5944–1–16–5–1428360W1
Cleveland Browns 781.4693–2–15–6–1359392L1
Cincinnati Bengals 6100.3751–54–8368455L2

Conference

AFC
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 [lower-alpha 1] Kansas City Chiefs West1240.7505–110–2.480.401W1
2 [lower-alpha 2] New England Patriots East1150.6885–18–4.482.494W2
3 [lower-alpha 2] Houston Texans South1150.6884–29–3.471.435W1
4 Baltimore Ravens North1060.6253–38–4.496.450W3
Wild Cards
5 [lower-alpha 1] Los Angeles Chargers West1240.7504–29–3.477.422W1
6 Indianapolis Colts South1060.6254–27–5.465.456W4
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North961.5944–1–16–5–1.504.448W1
8 Tennessee Titans South970.5633–35–7.520.465L1
9 Cleveland Browns North781.4693–2–15–6–1.516.411L1
10 Miami Dolphins East790.4384–26–6.469.446L3
11 [lower-alpha 3] Denver Broncos West6100.3752–44–8.523.464L4
12 [lower-alpha 3] Cincinnati Bengals North6100.3751–54–8.535.448L2
13 [lower-alpha 3] Buffalo Bills East6100.3752–44–8.523.411W1
14 Jacksonville Jaguars South5110.3131–54–8.549.463L1
15 [lower-alpha 4] New York Jets East4120.2501–53–9.506.438L3
16 [lower-alpha 4] Oakland Raiders West4120.2501–53–9.547.406L1
Tiebreakers [lower-alpha 5]
  1. 1 2 Kansas City finished ahead of LA Chargers based on division record.
  2. 1 2 New England finished ahead of Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  3. 1 2 3 Denver finished ahead of Cincinnati and Buffalo based on strength of victory. Cincinnati finished ahead of Buffalo based on record vs. common opponents. Cincinnati's cumulative record against Baltimore, Indianapolis, the Los Angeles Chargers and Miami was 3–2, compared to Buffalo's 1–4 cumulative record against the same four teams.
  4. 1 2 NY Jets finished ahead of Oakland based on strength of victory.
  5. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

Team leaders

CategoryPlayer(s)Value
Passing yards Baker Mayfield 3,725
Passing touchdownsBaker Mayfield27
Rushing yards Nick Chubb 996
Rushing touchdownsNick Chubb8
Receptions Jarvis Landry 81
Receiving yardsJarvis Landry976
Receiving touchdowns Antonio Callaway 5
Points Greg Joseph 76
Kickoff return yards Jabrill Peppers 408
Punt return yardsJabrill Peppers219
Tackles Jamie Collins Sr. 104
Sacks Myles Garrett 13.5
Forced fumblesMyles Garrett3
Interceptions Damarious Randall 4
Pass deflections Denzel Ward 11

Individual honors

Four Browns players, G Joel Bitonio, [95] DE Myles Garrett, [96] WR Jarvis Landry, [97] and CB Denzel Ward, [96] were named to the AFC Roster for the 2019 Pro Bowl. Garrett was voted as a starter and Ward as a reserve. Bitonio and Landry were named as alternates and later named to the AFC roster to replace injured players. This marked Landry's fourth consecutive and fourth overall Pro Bowl appearance, and the first appearance for the three other players.

In addition, RB Nick Chubb and P Britton Colquitt were named second alternates and QB Baker Mayfield and G Kevin Zeitler were named fourth alternates at their respective positions. [96]

Bitonio and Garrett were also named to the All-Pro second team [98]

Chubb and Mayfield were nominated for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, however both fell short to the eventual winner, New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley.

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