CLEVELAND — The Browns had their chances Nov. 30 to post another impressive win at home against the San Francisco 49ers. The problem was that they were their own worst enemy at the worst possible times in a 26-8 loss .

Cleveland made the kind of mistakes that prevent a bad team from being able to beat a team contending for a spot in the NFC playoffs. The Browns also continued their season-long issue with terrible special teams.

That prevented the Browns from posting their first win streak since December 2023. It also spoiled the home starting debut for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Buy Cleveland Browns tickets

Here are a few instant takeaways right after the clock hit triple zeroes between the Browns and 49ers:

Browns special teams continue to sabotage hope

The 66-yard punt

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