The Cleveland Browns kick off what is expected to be a rough 2026 season in six days when they go on the road to face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Browns come into the season with a new coaching staff, a new quarterback (in a way), and a defense that is without Myles Garrett for the first time since the 2016 season.
This Browns team will have to make adjustments in 2026, and it all starts with a tough matchup against a Jaguars squad with its eyes on another AFC South title and more. Cleveland will have a lot to overcome against a talented Jacksonville team, but there is a lot that needs to happen between the first and final whistle of the game.
With the stage set, here is our game preview for the Browns season opener.
Where to watch/listen to Browns vs. Jaguars
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CST
- TV Channel: CBS
Cleveland Browns 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 281.8
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 305.8
- Points scored per game: 16.4
- Points allowed per game: 22.3
Jaguars 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 351.9
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 316.9
- Points scored per game: 27.9
- Points allowed per game: 19.8
Head coaching matchup
Browns
- Todd Monken (Entering his first season with the team and as a head coach)
Jaguars
- Liam Coen (13-4, entering his second season with the team as head coach)
Notable offseason moves
Notable Browns offseason moves
- Zion Johnson, Guard
- Elgton Jenkins, Center
- Quincy Williams, Linebacker
- Kalia Davis, Defensive Line
- Tylan Wallace, Wide Receiver
Notable Jaguars offseason moves
- Chris Rodriguez Jr., Running Back
- Jahlani Tavai, Edge Rusher
- Dane Jackson, Cornerback
Cleveland Browns rookies to watch
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
- KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
- Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
- Austin Barber, OT, Florida
- Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
- Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
- Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
- Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
- Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns Game Preview for matchup against the Jaguars in Week 1
