Through 14 weeks, the Browns ranked last in the league in turnover margin while opponents made the most of their mistakes.
Cleveland BrownsTurnover rates and what a team does in the red zone on both sides of the ball are two of the most important statistical indicators of how good a team is.
But with an 8-5 record on the season, the 2023 Browns are an exception to the rule.
Through 14 weeks, Cleveland ranks 27th in the league in turnover differential at -7, and the Browns’ defense is unlikely to pick up the ball.
His 12 interceptions on the season are tied for 10th in the NFL. The eight balls were also close to a league third and tied for most teams.
The inconsistency was mainly due to Deshaun Watson, P.J. Walker, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and now Joe Flacco have all started games for the Browns.
Each QB had their own turnover tendencies, combining for 15 interceptions, second most in the league.
Only the Las Vegas Raiders have more. Additionally, Cleveland’s 12 fumble recoveries rank third behind the Jets and Vikings.
These trading issues hit hard in the other key area mentioned above: the red zone.
The Browns defense currently ranks 28th in touchdowns allowed in their opponents’ 20 possessions.
Cleveland has given up 67.5 touchdowns. percentage of players. traveler For a defense that dominates several other key areas, this figure stands out as more of a prime example than another.
But not everything is their fault. Of the Browns’ 27 turnovers, 15 resulted in opponents scoring.
Overall, Cleveland has allowed 97 turnovers this season, more than a third of what it has allowed this season.
21 of those scores came on plays that led directly to scores by the opposing defense, including a pair of pick-6s in the first game against the Steelers in Week 2 and the first game against the Ravens in Week 10.
Of the other 12 turnovers that led to points, 10 saw opponents set up subsequent drives on the Browns’ field, and six of those started in the red zone.
Only after 20 did three more start. The average field position for a Cleveland turnover that results in a score is the 26-yard line.
December 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) celebrates with quarterback Joel Bitonio (75) after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee -USA TODAY SportsEssentially, these shots and overall scoring opportunities increased Brown’s points allowed and red zone points.
It’s hard to fully blame the defense for giving up points on drives that started on Cleveland’s end.
In today’s NFL, with how good the players are these days, it’s basically an automatic three.
Anytime this season lasts longer than the next four weeks, Cleveland’s offense will need to find a way to break this rotation trend. Giving a team extra possessions is usually a recipe for defeat, but somehow that hasn’t completely ruined the Browns’ season so far.
But overcoming these mistakes will not be easy in January.Spencer Herman How high has the Browns’ turnover rate been this season?
Through 14 weeks, the Browns ranked last in the league in turnover margin while opponents made the most of their mistakes.
Cleveland BrownsTurnover rates and what a team does in the red zone on both sides of the ball are two of the most important statistical indicators of how good a team is.
But with an 8-5 record on the season, the 2023 Browns are an exception to the rule.
Through 14 weeks, Cleveland ranks 27th in the league in turnover differential at -7, and the Browns defense can’t seem to carry the ball.
His 12 interceptions on the season are tied for 10th in the NFL. The eight balls were also close to a league third and tied for most teams.
The inconsistency was mainly due to Deshaun Watson, P.J. Walker, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and now Joe Flacco have all started games for the Browns. every
Each QB had their own turnover tendencies, combining for 15 interceptions, second most in the league.
Only the Las Vegas Raiders have more.
Additionally, Cleveland’s 12 fumble recoveries rank third behind the Jets and Vikings.
These turnover issues have had a ripple effect in the red zone, another key area mentioned earlier.
In the red zone, the Browns defense currently ranks 28th in touchdowns allowed when inside the opposing team’s 20.
Cleveland has given up touchdowns on 67.5 percent of those trips.
For a defense that dominates several other key areas, this figure is more of a prime example than another.
But not everything is their fault.Of the Browns’ 27 turnovers, 15 resulted in opponents scoring.
Overall, Cleveland has allowed 97 turnovers this season, more than a third of the points allowed this season.
Twenty-one of those scores came on plays that led directly to scores by the opposing defense, including a pair of game-opening sixes against the Steelers in Week 2 and the Ravens in Week 10.
Of the other 12 turnovers that resulted in points, 10 saw opponents set up subsequent drives on the Browns’ field, and six of those started in the red zone. Another three started before the age of 20.
The average kickoff for a Cleveland turnover that results in a score is from the 26-yard line.
Joe Flacco responded to his signing with the Browns Active Roster.read moreEssentially, these shots and overall scoring opportunities increased Brown’s points allowed and red zone points.
It’s hard to fully blame the defense for giving up points on drives that started on Cleveland’s end. In today’s NFL, with how good the players are these days, it’s basically an automatic three.
Regardless of how this season plays out over the next four weeks and beyond, Cleveland’s offense will have to find a way to break this turnover trend.
Giving a team extra possessions is usually a recipe for defeat, but somehow that hasn’t completely ruined the Browns’ season so far.
But overcoming these mistakes will not be easy in January.
