A season of collapse: how the Cleveland Browns fell to 3–14
In short: After a promising 11–6 campaign, the Cleveland Browns endured a devastating 2024 season. A combination of season-ending injuries to key stars and a historic drought in division titles left the franchise struggling to find its footing in the AFC North.
The 202<0xC2>4 season marked a stark reversal for the Cleveland Browns. After posting 11–6 last season, the squad fell to 3–14, matching the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans for the NFL's poorest performance. This performance also represented the club's worst mark since their infamous 0–16 season in 2017. The struggle was particularly evident in their lack of dominance within their own group, as the team failed to secure the AFC North title, extending a division championship drought that has now lasted 32 seasons—the longest in the league.
The campaign was defined by significant personnel volatility and injury. The loss of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson to a torn Achilles during a Week 5 game against the Washington Commanders proved catastrophic. While backup Jameis Winston provided moments of brilliance—including an AFC Offensive Player of the Week performance and a franchise-record 497 passing yards in a single game—the team could not maintain momentum. The roster also saw a massive coaching overhaul during the offseason and mid-season, with head coach Kevin Stefanski eventually relinquishing playcalling duties to new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.
Despite individual milestones, such as Myles Garrett being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a three-sack performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team's overall trajectory remained downward. The Browns struggled with consistency on both sides of the ball, finishing with a 1–8 record in away games and a 2–6 record at home. As the season concluded, the franchise faced the reality of missing the playoffs for the 20th time in 22 seasons, leaving a heavy burden on the leadership of the Stefanski-Berry tandem.
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