Cleveland Browns drop to last in power rankings after Week 1 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Cleveland Browns suffered a defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season opener, losing 34-10. The performance exposed several concerns, particularly on offense, where they managed only 272 total yards. Deshaun Watson's game saw him complete 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, although most of the offense struggled to gain traction throughout the match. Defensively, the Browns struggled against Trevor Lawrence, who threw for four touchdowns. Following this loss, Cleveland fell to the bottom of the latest power rankings, raising questions about their season outlook and prompting a need for improvement before their next game.
- •Cleveland lost 34-10 to Jacksonville in Week 1.
- •Browns generated only 272 total yards in the game.
- •Deshaun Watson completed 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards.
- •Trevor Lawrence threw for four touchdowns against Cleveland.
- •Browns fell from No. 30 to No. 32 in power rankings.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns’ Power Ranking After Week 1 Loss Is Telling
"The Cleveland Browns’ season began with a disappointing defeat, raising immediate questions about the team’s direction following an uneven opening performance. Their Week 1 loss to Jacksonville exposed concerns on both sides of the ball, leaving Cleveland with plenty to address before its next game. The Browns entered the season with questions surrounding their offensive […] The post Cleveland Browns’ Power Ranking After Week 1 Loss Is Telling appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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