It is Week 1, and that means it’s time for another season of week-long features, including where the Cleveland Browns fall, on average, in the national power rankings. With the Browns finishing last year 3-14, it’s understandable that they are starting from the bottom (an average ranking of 30 this week) and have to work their way up. With that said, quite a few of the projections noted that there are some very talented players on the Browns roster, and that they agree with the team’s decision to start Joe Flacco.

Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

CBS Sports – No. 30

Joe Flacco will open as the quarterback, which is the right move. He gives them the best chance to win

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