CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns defense is playing at a championship level through two weeks. They’ve smothered two high-powered offenses, holding both under 300 yards. According to the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast , this unit ranks among the NFL’s elite — second in yards per play allowed, first in rushing yards per play allowed, and first in first downs per game allowed.
Yet somehow, the Browns are 0-2.
The latest episode of Orange and Brown Talk podcast cut right to the heart of this baffling disconnect, with host Dan Labbe sharing a listener’s question that perfectly captured the frustration: “Two straight top offenses held under 300 yards and out gained. Two turnovers by the Browns and at least two special teams gaffes by the Browns equals 0-2 when they could easil