Cleveland Browns join debate on NFL's saddest fanbase with Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are featured in a debate comparing them to the Detroit Lions for the title of the saddest NFL fanbase. Joel Walkowski, author of "Honolulu Blues: How The Detroit Lions Saved My Life," compares the two franchises, noting that while the Lions have improved recently with four winning seasons since 2022, the Browns have struggled, finishing with four losing seasons in the same timeframe. Both teams have faced significant hardship over the years, including winless seasons. Fans and analysts are engaging in discussions regarding the overall historical struggles of the two franchises.
- •Cleveland and Detroit compared for worst NFL fan experiences.
- •Lions had four winning seasons since 2022.
- •Browns have had four losing seasons since 2020.
- •Both franchises have endured winless seasons in their history.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Browns are at the forefront of a ‘Jordan vs. LeBron’ debate for saddest, ‘worst go of it’ NFL fanbase
"In the discussion of worst fan experience, the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions are MJ and LeBron, says author
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