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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel received a blunt review from one of the team's top insiders.
We took a look at eight of the most prominent NFL Power Rankings to find out where they rate Cleveland after a dominant win.
I looked forward to the Patriots game and the 2026 NFL draft for a few days, but today I feel drawn to the past.
The Browns defense ranks No. 1 in rushing average, No. 2 in first downs per game, No. 3 in total yards per game and rushing yards per game, and is No. 4 in total yards per play. The Dolphins defense is No. 30 in total yards per game, rushing average and first downs per game, No. 31 in total yards per play and No. 32 in rushing yards per game.
Their 2-5 record puts them in the same stratosphere as bad teams like the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, both of whom rank behind the Cardinals. However, the Cardinals are just a few plays from being 7-0, although that is indicative of bad teams.
New England Patriots defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Titans.