US EditionBrowns Go Into Bye Week with Myriad Problems to Solve on Offense
The Browns rank 30th in scoring with 126 points and focus on optimizing player roles and formations to boost offensive efficiency.
- During the bye week, head coach Kevin Stefanski and his staff will use the time in Berea, Ohio to reinvent the Browns' offense before the team resumes play Nov. 9, with All‑Pro Myles Garrett volunteering to help self‑scout.
- Because the passing game has been stagnant, quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw two interceptions and a safety, while the Cleveland Browns offense has a league‑low 29% first‑down success rate and went 2 for 11 on third down.
- Jerry Jeudy was barely involved in the loss, as he was targeted twice with no receptions, rookie Harold Fannin Jr. caught six passes for 62 yards and a touchdown, while Quinshon Judkins left after 19 yards on nine carries with a shoulder injury.
- Stefanski said the staff will consider all options, including Tommy Rees taking over play-calling, with decisions expected after the bye; whether moves include the Nov. 4 trade deadline remains uncertain while Andrew Berry is not scheduled to speak.
- The loss gave the Cleveland Browns extra time to fix problems after their 32-13 defeat, even as All-Pro Myles Garrett set a franchise record with five sacks.
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