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Browns Fall to 1-3 as Turnovers and Punt-Return TD Renew Special-Teams Scrutiny and QB Questions

Self-inflicted errors have elevated scrutiny of Joe Flacco’s role, with special teams leadership facing renewed questions.

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Overview

  • The 34-10 loss in Detroit dropped Cleveland to 1-3, with three giveaways and a 65-yard punt-return touchdown driving the lopsided result.
  • Detroit was held to 277 total yards, and the Lions scored only 10 points on drives that didn’t start after a Browns turnover, underscoring Cleveland’s self-inflicted damage.
  • Joe Flacco went 16-of-34 with two interceptions and a fumble and was replaced by rookie Dillon Gabriel on the final possession as pressure mounts for a change.
  • A season-long special-teams slump deepened with the punt-return score and a missed field goal by Andre Szmyt, increasing criticism of coordinator Bubba Ventrone.
  • Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins remained a bright spot with 82 rushing yards and a touchdown, while injuries to DeAndre Carter (returner) and Cedric Tillman (hamstring) forced snap increases for Isaiah Bond and Jamari Thrash.