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Browns' Todd Monken highlights offense's late-game success amid growing pains

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Browns' Todd Monken highlights offense's late-game success amid growing pains

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Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken acknowledged the challenges faced by his team's offense after their 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns improved to 4-2, leading the AFC North despite inconsistent offensive performances. Monken noted that while the offense could be smoother, the team has excelled in close games, winning three contests by three points or fewer. The Browns' defense played a crucial role in the latest win by holding the Ravens to 124 yards after the first quarter and forcing a key turnover. The team prepares for upcoming games against the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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•Browns are 4-2 and lead the AFC North.
•The team has won three games by three points or fewer.
•Jerry Jeudy had four receptions for 69 yards against Baltimore.
•Browns face the Tennessee Titans next week.
•Emmanuel McNeil-Warren stepped up on defense after an injury to Grant Delpit.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Monken says Browns' offense could be 'smoother,' but his 4-2 team has come through late in games

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Todd Monken didn't expect there would be as many growing pains with the Cleveland Browns' offense as there have been through six games.Then again, hardly anyone expected the Browns to be 4-2 and leading the AFC North in Monken's first season as their coach.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOE REEDY

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Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 12:40 AM
Monken says Browns' offense could be 'smoother,' but his 4-2 team has come through late in games
CLEVELAND (AP) — Todd Monken didn't expect there would be as many growing pains with the Cleveland Browns' offense as there have been through six games.Then again, hardly anyone expected the Browns to be 4-2 and leading the AFC North in Monken's first season as their coach.

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