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Browns rank last in NFL watchability metric for second consecutive year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:51 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Browns rank last in NFL watchability metric for second consecutive year

Summary

The Cleveland Browns have been ranked last in ESPN analyst Ben Solak’s NFL watchability index for the second straight year. This ranking, released on August 28, 2026, highlights the team’s ongoing struggles to attract viewer interest despite a rookie class that offers potential. While there is hope for excitement with players like rookie receivers Denzel Boston and K.C. Concepcion, analysts suggest the team's overall appeal remains low ahead of the season. Cleveland has faced skepticism about their performance expectations, further contributing to their unflattering ranking.

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By the Numbers

•Cleveland Browns rank last in watchability index for 2026.
•Ranking reflects low expectations for team performance.
•Rookie receivers Denzel Boston and K.C. Concepcion show promise.
•Browns have struggled to generate excitement among fans.
•Analyst Ben Solak noted lack of appealing moments for viewers.

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1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Browns Rank Last in NFL for 2nd Straight Year in 1 Embarrassing Metric

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns are pulling up the rear once again, ranking last on a list you really don’t want to. And it’s not their first time doing so, either. Everyone expects the Browns to be bad this year. While teams can surprise you, Cleveland will have a lot to overcome to do so, and even […] The post Browns Rank Last in NFL for 2nd Straight Year in 1 Embarrassing Metric appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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