Browns' Defense Struggles Against Titans' Offense

The Cleveland Browns defense, previously a stronghold for the team, faltered significantly in their 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans, a team struggling with a 1-11 record. According to Cleveland.com, the Browns allowed 184 rushing yards, matching their season worst, and were overwhelmed by the Titans' running back, Tony Pollard, who rushed for a career-high 161 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged the defense's failures, stating, 'We expect more from our run defense,' while star edge rusher Myles Garrett expressed frustration, saying, 'It's hard to tell you right now what it was... it just wasn't us.' The Titans, with the 31st-ranked rushing offense entering the game, took advantage of the Browns' defensive breakdowns, averaging 5.3 yards per carry.

The performance raised concerns about the Browns' defensive identity moving forward, especially with a tough matchup against the Chicago Bears next week, who boast the NFL's No. 2 rushing offense. The Browns will need to address these issues quickly to regain their defensive prowess, which has been their hallmark this season.