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Browns Defense Sets Early Standard After 13-10 Upset of Packers

PFF grades Cleveland No. 1 overall, with DVOA placing the team third through Week 3.

Overview

  • Cleveland edged Green Bay 13-10 as Shelby Harris blocked a late field goal, Grant Delpit intercepted Jordan Love, and Andre Szmyt hit the winning 55-yarder.
  • Through three games, the defense leads PFF’s overall grades and ranks first in run defense, allowing 57.3 rushing yards per game and 204.3 total yards per game with 11 sacks.
  • Myles Garrett headlines a deep front that includes Maliek Collins and rookie Mason Graham, with Jim Schwartz producing strong pressure without blitzing much and leaning on heavy man coverage.
  • Rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger logged a team-high tackling performance against Green Bay and earned an official NFL Rookie of the Week nomination for Week 3.
  • Cleveland has limited missed tackles and explosive plays, though secondary consistency remains a concern and broader metrics raise questions about sustainability.