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Cleveland Browns keep adjusting on defense and finding success

The Cleveland Browns' defense, which began the 2026 season with a shaky Week 1 performance—allowing 34 points against the Jaguars—has since turned a corner, becoming a cornerstone of the team’s recent three-game win streak. After an uneven start, the unit has adjusted its approach, shifting from heavy zone coverage to a more aggressive man-coverage strategy.

Against Tampa Bay, they forced a critical stop on the final drive, while at home, they stifled Carolina’s offense, holding the Panthers to just 29 points, their lowest total of the season. The Browns then dominated Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers, pressuring him into two interceptions and five sacks in a narrow victory.

Defensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski’s flexible game planning, which includes tweaking schemes week-to-week based on opponents, has been key to this turnaround. Players have embraced the adjustments, focusing on incremental improvements to gain any possible advantage.

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