Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken may not like hearing it, but on Sunday it sure looked like the Browns is still the Browns.
The Browns had a perfect opportunity to extend their winning streak to four games and set up a massive showdown at home in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens, only for the offense to fall flat and the special teams to make mistakes at the worst possible times.
Throw in that wide receiver KC Concepcion was the latest victim of a Minkah Fitzpatrick cheap shot, and that running
back Quinshon Judkins and linebacker Carson Schwesinger were both seen in walking boots after the game, and it was another depressing afternoon for the guys in Orange and Brown.
The key now is to regroup, remember it is just one loss, and get ready for the Ravens so it does not turn into a losing streak. They did it after the Week 1 disaster against Jacksonville; now can they do it again?
If not, then the cries of “the Browns is the Browns” will become louder. Whether Monken and the team like it or not.
Onward to today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Chow.
Dawgs By Nature
Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets recap: Rain plays huge factor in turnovers, as Browns miss opportunity (Chris Pokorny): It was all right there for the Browns, they just could not reach out and grasp it.
Browns injuries: 4 starters join list of concerns, including 2 key new ones after Week 5 Jets loss (Jared Mueller): The injuries are starting to be a concern. Especially with the Ravens coming to town next week.
Browns vs. Jets Week 5: Winners and losers on a typical day in Jersey (Thomas Moore): The good and the bad from another forgettable afternoon in the Meadowlands.
Browns KC Concepcion ruled out after Minkah Fitzpatrick head shot; Todd Monken addresses hit after game (Jared Mueller): Minkah Fitzpatrick is the worst.
Browns vs. Jets Week 5: 20 quick takeaways as the offense fails the defense (Jared Mueller): Just a dreary game all around.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson contract extension? Rumor has it a return is in the cards (Jared Mueller): Yeah, probably want to put that on hold for a bit.
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The rain wasn’t the Browns’ only problem in a loss to the Jets (cleveland.com): Blame it on the rain that was falling, falling … and a bunch of other things.
4 things that stood out in Browns’ Week 5 game vs. Jets (Beacon Journal): No offense and another week of self-inflicted wounds.
The Browns’ formula let them down in loss to the Jets (cleveland.com): Love might find a way, but the Browns could not on Sunday against the Jets.
Jets’ defense, late TD ends Browns’ win streak. What happened in chaotic fourth quarter? (The Athletic): “What happened in the fourth quarter” is a question the Browns will be asking themselves all week.
NFL
Texans trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. (Battle Red Blog): Houston takes a shot on a wide receiver that can use a change of scenery.
Titans’ Robert Saleh after loss: Cam Ward is our QB1 (ESPN): At least Saleh looks good running the steps for the TV cameras before the game.
Eagles devastated as Jaguars hit 57-yard field goal in final second. What now for Philly? (The Athletic): Philly sports talk and the fans will no doubt be level-headed about Sunday’s loss.
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