Cleveland Browns face passing yard targets to reach the NFL playoffs

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2026 season looking to improve their passing production after finishing with 2,808 passing yards in 2025. Quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders prepare for the upcoming campaign under the direction of new head coach Todd Monken. To compete in the AFC North, the team aims to surpass the production levels of playoff squads from the previous season, such as the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Achieving these benchmarks requires an average increase of approximately 36 passing yards per game. Beyond yardage totals, the coaching staff seeks a more efficient aerial attack to reduce the 18 interceptions thrown by team quarterbacks last year. The Browns will debut this offensive configuration during the season opener next week.

• 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Based on 2025, Browns will need at least this many passing yards to make the playoffs