Cleveland Browns defense eyes record for pass defense consistency

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2026 season holding a 45-game streak without allowing an opposing quarterback to reach 300 passing yards. This mark ranks as the longest defensive streak in the NFL since the Colts sustained a 52-game run from 2005 through 2008. To surpass the record, the Cleveland defense must navigate the start of the schedule under new coordinator Mike Rutenberg and without Myles Garrett. The team opens the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a matchup that will test the unit's ability to maintain its defensive consistency against a passing attack led by Trevor Lawrence. If the streak remains intact through upcoming games, Cleveland could break the all-time record during a Week 8 road game against the Steelers. ESPN beat writers currently rank the Browns 31st overall following a transitional offseason.

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