Browns' Season Continues to Spiral Amidst Offensive Challenges

The Cleveland Browns are facing significant scrutiny as their season continues to spiral due to ongoing offensive challenges. In a dismal showing against the Chicago Bears, the Browns suffered a 31-3 defeat, marking their third consecutive loss and further complicating their season narrative.

According to Dawgs By Nature, the Browns offense was historically poor, finishing the game with only 21 rushing yards and 88 receiving yards from anyone not named Isaiah Bond, with ten of their twelve offensive drives resulting in either a punt or an interception.

The team’s performance metrics reflected their struggles, with an 8 percent success rate through three quarters, leading to a DVOA of minus-130.3 percent, one of the worst in the NFL since 1978. Rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders have both underperformed, with their EPA metrics hovering around minus-41, drawing comparisons to other unsuccessful rookie seasons.

The Browns now face daunting matchups against the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers, raising concerns about the future direction of the team and the potential need for a new quarterback as they approach the 2026 NFL Draft.

Meanwhile, defensive standout Myles Garrett continues to chase a single-season sack record despite the team's struggles, showing that individual excellence persists even amidst collective failure. Fans and analysts alike are questioning the leadership and strategy of the Browns as they find themselves in a familiar position of disappointment at 3-11.