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2007 Cleveland Browns season
Head coachRomeo Crennel
Home fieldCleveland Browns Stadium
Results
Record3-3
Division placeT-2nd AFC North
Playoff finishTBD

The 2007 Cleveland Browns season will begin with the Browns attempting to improve upon their 4–12 record from the 2006 season, in which the team finished in fourth place in the AFC North. The Browns will also attempt to overcome the many injuries that plagued the team throughout the 2006 season. The Browns will remain under the supervision of head coach Romeo Crennel and they will play all of their home games in Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.

During the 2007 NFL Draft, the Browns selected Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas with the third overall selection.[1] The Browns were also able to draft Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn with the 22nd overall selection,[2] after completing a trade with the Dallas Cowboys[2] which saw the Browns send their second-round pick in the 2007 draft, along with their first-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, to the Cowboys for their first-round selection at number 22.[2] The Browns completed their first-day draft by selecting UNLV cornerback Eric Wright,[3] following another trade with the Dallas[3] which saw the Browns giving up their third- and fourth-round picks in the 2007 draft and swapping sixth-round picks with the Cowboys.[3]

During the off-season, the Browns signed key free agents Eric Steinbach (Cincinnati, offensive guard),[4][5] Jamal Lewis (Baltimore, running back),[6] and Robaire Smith (Tennessee, defensive end).[7]

Off-season

Coaching staff changes

The Cleveland Browns' offense was marred by bad play-calling throughout the early stages of the 2006 season, forcing the resignation of the team's offensive coordinator, Maurice Carthon, on October 24, 2006.[8] Following Carthon's resignation, head coach Romeo Crennel hired assistant head coach and offensive line coach Jeff Davidson as the team's offensive coordinator for the remainder of the 2006 season.[9] However, the Browns have since lost Davidson to the Carolina Panthers, where he was hired to serve as the Panthers' offensive coordinator.[10] Because of Davidson's hiring in Carolina, the Browns have hired Rob Chudzinski as the team's new offensive coordinator.[11] The team has also hired Ted Daisher as the team's new special teams coordinator.[12]

Other coaching staff changes made by the Browns in the 2007 off-season include the hiring of Steve Marshall as the offensive line coach;[13] Tom Myslinski as the strength-and-conditioning coach;[13] Alan DeGennaro as the assistant strength-and-conditioning coach;[13] Dave Atkins as the senior offensive assistant coach;[14] Anthony Lynn as the running backs coach;[14] Rip Scherer as the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach;[14] and Alfredo Roberts as the tight ends coach.[15]

On June 14, defensive coordinator Todd Grantham's contract was extended by two years, allowing him to remain with the Browns through the 2009 season.[16]

Roster changes

The Cleveland Browns have had one of the busiest off-seasons in terms of movement in the NFL. Beginning on March 3, 2007, the Browns signed former Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Eric Steinbach to a seven-year contract[4][5] and former Houston Texans outside linebacker Antwan Peek to a three-year contract;[17] the team also resigned center Hank Fraley to a four-year contract,[18] fearing that center LeCharles Bentley's 2006 season-ending knee injury may also be a career-ending injury.

The following day, March 4, the Browns signed former Washington Redskins cornerback Kenny Wright to a three-year contract.[19] One day later, on March 5, the Browns lost wide receiver and punt returner Dennis Northcutt to the Jacksonville Jaguars under the terms of a five-year contract.[20]

On March 8, the team signed former Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis to a one-year contract,[6] bolstering the team's lackluster running game. Because of Lewis's signing, running back Reuben Droughns had been made expendable,[21] and was subsequently traded to the New York Giants for wide receiver Tim Carter on March 9.[22]

Also on March 9, the Browns terminated the contract of veteran cornerback Daylon McCutcheon,[23] citing that he failed a physical, and lost safety Brian Russell to the Seattle Seahawks,[24] though the terms of Russell's deal were not disclosed.

Nearly a week later, on March 14, the Browns terminated the contract of fullback Terrelle Smith, prior to having to pay Smith a due roster bonus;[25][26] the team also signed former Miami Dolphins offensive guard Seth McKinney to a one-year contract[26][27] and former Tennessee Titans defensive end Robaire Smith to a four-year contract.[7] On March 16, the Browns signed former Bengals defensive tackle Shaun Smith to a four-year contract.[28] Four days later, on March 20, the team re-signed offensive guard Lennie Friedman to a one-year contract;[29] the team also lost defensive end Alvin McKinley to the Denver Broncos.[30]

On March 29, it was revealed that Browns general manager Phil Savage entered in to talks with the Kansas City Chiefs' general manager Carl Peterson regarding their veteran quarterback, Trent Green.[31] However, Green has since been traded to the Miami Dolphins.[32]

On April 2, the team signed former San Francisco 49ers safety Mike Adams to a two-year contract.[33] On April 14, the Browns re-signed veteran tight end Steve Heiden to a four-year contract extension,[34] though terms of his deal were not disclosed. On April 16, the Browns signed former Ravens fullback Alan Ricard to a one-year contract,[35] though terms of his deal were not disclosed; the team also formally announced the signing of former San Diego Chargers tight end Ryan Krause, though the date he was signed and the terms of his deal were not disclosed.[35] On April 19, the Browns re-signed defensive tackle Ethan Kelley to the terms of a one-year contract.[36]

On April 25, the Browns resigned free agents Simon Fraser and Mason Unck each to one-year contracts.[37] On April 27, the Browns resigned free agent offensive lineman Nat Dorsey to a one-year contract.[38] On May 2, the team waived offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi.[39] Following his release, Andruzzi was hospitalized with lymphoma.[40] The Browns release a statement wishing Andruzzi well,[41] though it is not known whether his ailment is the reason the Browns released Andruzzi.

On May 3, the Browns announced the signings of nine undrafted free agents.[42] Those players are: Jesse Ainsworth, a placekicker from Arizona State;[42] Charles Ali, a fullback from Arkansas (Pine Bluff);[42] Mike Alston, a linebacker from Toledo;[42] Rick Drushal, an offensive lineman from Wooster;[42] Hunter Funtaine, a linebacker from Vanderbilt;[42] Mike Mason, a wide receiver from Tennessee State;[42] Tyrone Moss, a halfback from Miami (Florida);[42] Brent Pousson, an offensive lineman from McNeese State;[42] and Scott Stephenson, an offensive lineman from Iowa State.[42] The team also signed three try-out rookies on May 8, signing linebacker Kevin Sears, offensive lineman Cliff Louis and running back Jerome Jackson.[43]

On June 17, the Browns waived cornerback Antonio Perkins, fullback Alan Ricard, and offensive linemen Brent Pousson and Scott Stephenson.[44] On June 26, the team waived safety Ben Emanuel and claimed former Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver Efrem Hill from waivers.[45]

2007 NFL Draft

Prior to the 2007 NFL Draft, the Browns were set to utilize either the third pick or fourth pick of the first round.[46] This discrepancy was due to the fact that the Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had similar records and strength-of-schedule averages.[47] After the coin toss, it was determined that the Browns will use the third pick of the draft.[48] The 2007 NFL Draft was held on April 28 and 29, 2007 in New York City, New York.[47]

Draft Player name Position College Height Weight
Rnd Pick
1 3 Joe Thomas Offensive tackle Wisconsin 6 ft 6 in 313 lbs
22 Brady Quinn Quarterback Notre Dame 6 ft 3 in 226 lbs
2 53 Eric Wright Cornerback UNLV 5 ft 11 in 190 lbs
5 140 Brandon McDonald Cornerback Memphis 5 ft 11 in 181 lbs
6 200 Melila Purcell Defensive end Hawaii 6 ft 5 in 269 lbs
7 213 Chase Pittman Defensive end LSU 6 ft 5 in 273 lbs
234 Syndric Steptoe Wide receiver Arizona 5 ft 9 in 182 lbs

The Cleveland Browns had one of the best first-day drafts of any team.[49] The Browns selected Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas with the third overall pick of the draft,[1] after many had predicted that the Browns would select Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn[citation needed] or Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson.[citation needed] However, the Browns selected Quinn with the 22nd selection of the draft,[2] following a trade with the Dallas Cowboys[2] which saw the Browns send their second-round pick of the 2007 draft and their first-round pick of the 2008 NFL Draft to the Cowboys for their first-round pick at number 22.[2] During the second round of the draft, the Browns made another trade with the Cowboys,[3] this time using the selection to pick UNLV cornerback Eric Wright.[3] The Browns gave up their third- and fourth-round picks of the draft, and swapped their sixth-round pick with the Cowboys.[3]

On the second day of the draft, the Browns looked to fill holes which were left by departing players through free agency. In the fifth round, the Browns drafted Memphis cornerback Brandon McDonald;[50] in the sixth round, the Browns drafted Hawaii defensive end Melila Purcell;[51] and in the seventh round, the Browns drafted LSU defensive end Chase Pittman[52] and Arizona wide receiver Syndric Steptoe.[52]

On July 18, the Browns signed the first of their seven draft picks, signing Pittman to a four-year contract.[53] On July 22, the Browns signed three more draft picks, this time singing McDonald, Purcell and Steptoe each to four-year contracts.[54] Steptoe is likely to compete to be the team's starting punt-returner heading into the 2007 season.[52] On July 26, the Browns signed Thomas to a six-year contract (voidable after five years)[55] and Wright to a four-year contract.[55] Thomas and Wright will look to battle to become the starters at left tackle and cornerback respectively.[55]

Until August 7, the Browns and Quinn could not agree on a contract, and the quarterback missed nearly two weeks of training camp. The parties then agreed, in principle,[56] to a contract. Hours later, the team and Quinn finalized the contract, and Quinn signed with the team under the terms of a five-year contract.[56] The contract is worth $20 million.[57]

Active roster

Cleveland Browns roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams


Rookies in italics

Roster updated August 7, 2024

90 active (+1 exempt)

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Schedules

Pre-season schedule

The Cleveland Browns' pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.[58]

Week Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Stadium Box scores
Final score Team record
1 August 11 7:30 PM EDT WKYC Kansas City Chiefs Win 16-12 1–0 Cleveland Browns Stadium Game Center
2 August 18 7:00 PM EDT WKYC Detroit Lions Loss 23-20 1–1 Cleveland Browns Stadium Game Center
3 August 25 9:00 PM EDT WKYC @ Denver Broncos Win 17–16 2–1 INVESCO Field at Mile High Game Center
4 August 30 8:00 PM EDT WKYC @ Chicago Bears Win 19–9 3–1 Soldier Field Game Center

Regular season schedule

The Cleveland Browns' regular season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.[58]

Week Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Stadium Box scores
Final score Team record
1 September 9 1:00 PM EDT CBS Pittsburgh Steelers Loss 34-7 0–1 Cleveland Browns Stadium Game Center
2 September 16 1:00 PM EDT CBS Cincinnati Bengals Win 51-45 1–1 Cleveland Browns Stadium Game Center
3 September 23 4:05 PM EDT CBS @ Oakland Raiders Loss 26-24 1–2 McAfee Coliseum TBD
4 September 30 1:00 PM EDT CBS Baltimore Ravens Win 27-13 2-2 Cleveland Browns Stadium TBD
5 October 7 1:00 PM EDT CBS @ New England Patriots Loss 34-17 2-3 Gillette Stadium Game Center
6 October 14 1:00 PM EDT CBS Miami Dolphins Win 41-31 3-3 Cleveland Browns Stadium TBD
7 Week seven bye
8 October 28 1:00 PM EDT CBS @ St. Louis Rams TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Edward Jones Dome TBD
9 November 4 4:05 PM EST FOX Seattle Seahawks TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Cleveland Browns Stadium TBD
10 November 11 1:00 PM EST CBS @ Pittsburgh Steelers TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Heinz Field TBD
11 November 18 1:00 PM EST CBS @ Baltimore Ravens TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 M&T Bank Stadium TBD
12 November 25 1:00 PM EST CBS Houston Texans TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Cleveland Browns Stadium TBD
13 December 2 4:05 PM EST CBS @ Arizona Cardinals TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 University of Phoenix Stadium TBD
14 December 9 4:15 PM EST CBS @ New York Jets TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Giants Stadium TBD
15 December 16 1:00 PM EST CBS Buffalo Bills TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Cleveland Browns Stadium TBD
16 December 23 1:00 PM EST CBS @ Cincinnati Bengals TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Paul Brown Stadium TBD
17 December 30 1:00 PM EST FOX San Francisco 49ers TBD 0–0 TBD 0–0 Cleveland Browns Stadium TBD

Standings

AFC North
  W L T PCT PF PA STK  
Pittsburgh Steelers 4 2 0 .667 132 47 L-1 Details
Baltimore Ravens 4 3 0 .571 124 119 L-1 Details
Cleveland Browns 3 3 0 .500 167 183 W-1 Details
Cincinnati Bengals 2 4 0 .333 164 187 W-1 Details

Regular season week-by-week results

Paul Ernster signed

Prior to the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns signed punter Paul Ernster to punt in place of Dave Zastudil in the team's week one season opener.[59] To make room for Ernster on the team's roster, the Browns waived cornerback Jereme Perry.[59]

Week 1: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

1 2 3 4 Total
Steelers 17 0 14 3 34
Browns 0 0 7 0 7

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns opened the regular season at home in Cleveland Browns Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who entered the game under the direction of the team's new head coach, Mike Tomlin. The two teams were tied in their overall series with 55 wins apiece. However, the Browns' ended the day with a loss to the Steelers, 7–34.

The Browns couldn't get anything going on their first drive, being forced to punt by the Steelers' defense. However, on the punt attempt, Paul Ernster fumbled the snap before getting the punt away. During the play, the Browns were flagged for four penalties, which gave the Steelers great field position for their first drive, starting at the Browns' 22-yard line, which was capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Hines Ward. On the Browns' ensuing possession, Charlie Frye threw an interception to Deshea Townsend, which eventually led to the Steelers' second score of the game, a 26-yard field goal by Jeff Reed. After the Browns took the field for their next offensive possession, Jamal Lewis fumbled the ball at the Browns' 40-yard line. Once the Steelers took the field, it only took seven seconds for Roethlisberger to hit Santonio Holmes for a 40-yard touchdown pass to put the Steelers up 17–0. After being sacked five times and throwing for only 34 yards on 4-of-10 passing, Frye was removed from the game and was replaced by second-string quarterback Derek Anderson. In the second quarter, Willie Parker fumbled the ball and gave the Browns possession. However, the team was forced to punt, and just two drives later, the Browns fumbled the ball again — this time on a sack by Ryan Clark of Anderson. The Browns were able to hold the Steelers scoreless through the second quarter as Roethlisberger failed to connect on his last six pass attempts of the quarter. However, the Steelers also held the Browns scoreless, and the teams entered halftime with the Steelers ahead 17–0.

The second half began excellently for the Steelers, as Roethlisberger marched his team 71 yards down the field on eight plays, capping the drive off with a 5-yard touchdown pass to rookie Matt Spaeth. The Browns would finally have an answer on their first possession of the second half, marching 76 yards down the field on seven plays, which ended with a one-yard touchdown pass from Anderson to second-year fullback Lawrence Vickers, cutting the deficit to 24–7. However, this would be the Browns' only score of the game. On the next drive, the Steelers and Roethlisberger answered with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Heath Miller, giving the Steelers a 24–7 advantage. The Browns punted on their next possession, and the Steelers chewed up eight minutes on their next drive, leading the team into the fourth quarter, which led to a 31-yard field goal by Reed, giving the Steelers a 34–7 lead which they never surrendered. On the Browns' next offensive possession, Braylon Edwards dropped a pass from Anderson which was ruled a fumble. Following a Steelers punt, Anderson threw an interception to Ike Taylor on a pass intended for Edwards, and Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch ran the clock out, securing the win.

With the loss, the Browns opened their season disappointingly with an 0–1 record, and allowed the Steelers to take a one-game lead in the overall series, 56 wins to 55. Following the game, head coach Romeo Crennel stated that he didn't know who would start at quarterback in the next game versus the Cincinnati Bengals.[61] He also stood by his decision not to insert rookie Brady Quinn into the game, even after chants were heard from the home crowd hoping otherwise.[61]

Scoring drives

  • First Quarter
Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 2:01 TOP
  • PIT – FG: Reed 26 yards, 10–0 PIT
Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 TOP
  • PIT – TD: Holmes 40-yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick), 17–0 PIT
Drive: 1 play, 40 yards, 0:07 TOP
  • Third Quarter
  • PIT – TD: Spaeth 5-yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick), 24–0 PIT
Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:27 TOP
Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:41 TOP
  • PIT – TD: Miller 22-yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick), 31–7 PIT
Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:29 TOP
  • Fourth Quarter
  • PIT – FG: Reed 31-yards, 34–7 PIT
Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 8:00 TOP

Charlie Frye traded

On Tuesday, September 11, the Browns traded Frye, who was expected to start against the Bengals in week two, to the Seattle Seahawks for a sixth-round draft choice.[62] The Browns are the first team since 1970 to trade their staring quarterback before Week 2. [63] The team's general manager, Phil Savage, stated that Anderson was to be named the team's new starting quarterback, with Quinn moving up the depth chart to be Anderson's backup.[64] The Browns also re-signed Ken Dorsey, whom the team had cut just ten days earlier, to be the team's third-string quarterback and mentor to Quinn.[62]

Week 2: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

1 2 3 4 Total
Bengals 7 14 17 7 45
Browns 6 21 14 10 51

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game summary

The Browns remained at home for their Week 2 showdown with their interstate rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals. Coming in to the game, the Bengals held a one-game advantage over the Browns, 34–33 .[67] However, the Browns prevailed over the Bengals in a high-scoring contest, 51–45, which saw 12 offensive touchdowns – and tied the overall series between the two teams at 34 wins each.

The game opened with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer to running back Rudi Johnson – the first receiving touchdown of his career.[68] After a Cleveland punt, safety Sean Jones intercepted a Palmer pass intended for Chad Johnson, which gave the Browns possession. However, they were unable to score a touchdown, and settled for a 39-yard Phil Dawson field goal instead. After a Bengals punt, Dawson would kick another 39-yard field goal before the end of the quarter.

The Bengals began the second quarter with Rudi Johnson fumbling the football, which was recovered by cornerback Leigh Bodden. Derek Anderson, starting after the team's trade of Charlie Frye during the week, hit Joe Jurevicius in the back of the endzone for a 17-yard touchdown, putting the Browns ahead 13–7. However, the Bengals would score another touchdown pass, this time a 23-yard pass to T. J. Houshmandzadeh. Browns head coach Romeo Crennel challenged the ruling on the field that the receiver was in bounds on the catch, but the officials upheld the call. On the ensuing kickoff, returnman Joshua Cribbs returned the ball 88 yards down field to the Bengals' 11-yard line. The drive was capped off with a 9-yard pass from Anderson to Jurevicius, giving him his second touchdown reception of the game, putting the Browns ahead 20–14. The Bengals answered the Browns' touchdown pass with another score of their own, this time a 22-yard pass to Chad Johnson. Johnson was wide open in the endzone, uncovered because Bodden had slipped while trying to cover him. After his catch, Johnson attempted to find the Browns' Dawg Pound so he could jump into it — a promise he had made before the game. Following the Bengals' score, the Browns answered with a 97-yard kickoff return to Cincinnati's four-yard line by Cribbs; however, due to several penalties on the play, it was called back. Though the team was penalized, Anderson eventually threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Kellen Winslow II to give the Browns a 21–27 lead at halftime.

The Bengals began the third quarter with a Dexter Jackson interception of Anderson, and the team proceeded to inch closer to the Browns with a 20-yard Shayne Graham field goal. On the Browns' next drive, Anderson hooked up with Braylon Edwards for a 34-yard touchdown pass, allowing the Browns to increase their lead to ten points once again, 34–24. However, just as in the first half, the Bengals answered the Browns' score with a score of their own, a 14-yard touchdown pass to Chad Johnson. Carrying out his promise, Johnson leaped into the Dawg Pound, where a fan poured beer onto him.[69] With the Bengals only trailing by three points, running back Jamal Lewis exploded out of the backfield and ran 66 yards for a touchdown to increase the Browns' lead back to ten points. Five minutes later, on the next drive, Carson Palmer hit T. J. Houshmandzadeh once again, this time a 5-yard touchdown pass, to bring the Browns' lead back within three. The Browns' next drive was cut short on a fourth-and-short rushing attempt by fullback Lawrence Vickers; however, the Bengals were forced to punt on their next drive, and managed to down the ball inside the Browns' ten-yard line.

The Browns answered the Bengals' third-quarter touchdown with a 37-yard pass from Anderson to Edwards, once again increasing the lead to ten points, 48–38. After another punt by the Bengals, Phil Dawson hit his third field goal of the game, from 18 yards, to give the Browns a 13 point lead. With time running down, Palmer lead his team to yet another score, this time on a 7-yard pass to Glenn Holt, to cut the Browns' lead to six points. However, this would be the final scoring drive of the game: The Browns punted on their next possession, which was followed by a Leigh Bodden interception of a Palmer pass in Browns territory as Palmer was attempting to lead his team on a two-minute drill. The play was reviewed and was upheld, allowing Derek Anderson to take a knee to run the clock out and win his first game as a starting quarterback.

Browns' quarterback Derek Anderson tied a franchise record with five touchdown passes in the game.[68] Running back Jamal Lewis also became the first Browns running back in more than 20 years, rushing for 215 yards on 22 carries and scoring a touchdown. Wide receiver Braylon Edwards and tight end Kellen Winslow also added more than 100 yards receiving each: Edwards had eight receptions for 146 yards with two touchdowns, and Winslow had six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. The teams' combined score at the end of the game was 96 points; the teams together scored 106 points in a game in 2004. The rivals now own two of the top scoring games in the history of the league. Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer also set a franchise record with his six touchdown passes,[68] while wide receiver Chad Johnson became the franchise's all-time leader in receiving yards.[69] It was only the third time in NFL history that two quarterbacks had thrown at least five touchdown passes in the same game. [70]

Scoring drives

  • First Quarter
Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:28 TOP
  • CLE – FG: Dawson 39 yards, 7-3 CIN
Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 2:59 TOP
  • CLE – FG: Dawson 39 yards, 7–6 CIN
Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:24 TOP
  • Second Quarter
Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:40 TOP
  • CIN – TD: Houshmandzadeh 23-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick), 14–13 CIN
Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:23 TOP
  • CLE – TD: Jurevicius 9-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick), 20-14 CLE
Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 1:01 TOP
  • CIN – TD: C. Johnson 22-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick), 21–20 CIN
Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:26 TOP
  • CLE – TD: Winslow 25-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick), 27–21 CLE
Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:00 TOP
  • Third Quarter
  • CIN – FG: Graham 20 yards, 27–24 CLE
Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:45 TOP
  • CLE – TD: Edwards 34-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick), 34–24 CLE
Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:52 TOP
  • CIN – TD: C. Johnson 14-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick), 34–31 CLE
Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 2:06 TOP
  • CLE – TD: Lewis 66-yard run (Dawson kick), 41-31 CLE
Drive: 1 play, 66 yards, 0:17 TOP
  • CIN – TD: Houshmandzadeh 5-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick), 41-38 CLE
Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 5:05 TOP
  • Fourth Quarter
  • CLE – TD: Edwards 37-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick), 48-38 CLE
Drive: 5 plays, 92 yards, 3:08 TOP
  • CLE – FG: Dawson 18 yards, 51-38 CLE
Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:45 TOP
  • CIN – TD: Holt 7-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick), 51-45 CLE
Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 2:05 TOP

Scott Player signed

On September 18, the team signed punter Scott Player to serve as an insurance policy in case Dave Zastudil can't punt in the Browns' week three match-up with the Oakland Raiders.[71] The Browns released punter Paul Ernster to make room for Player on the team's roster.[71]

AFC Player of the Week

For his performance against the Bengals, quarterback Derek Anderson was named the AFC Player of the Week.[72] Anderson was 20-for-33 passing with five touchdowns and one interception for a passer rating of 121.0.[73]

Week 3: at Oakland Raiders

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0 10 7 7 24
Raiders 3 13 7 3 26

at McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, California

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns traveled to Oakland for their first road game of the season to face the Oakland Raiders. Historically, the Browns and the Raiders split their all-time series at 27 games a piece heading into week three's game.[76] The Browns had won six of their last seven meetings with the Raiders,[76] but the team fell short by a final score of 26-24, allowing the Raiders to end their eleven-game losing streak.[77]

The Browns' first drive was marred by three penalties and a sack, forcing the team into an almost-impossible 3rd-and-40 situation. The Browns were forced to punt, but held the Raiders to a three-and-out series on their first drive. However, the Browns were forced to punt again on their second drive, and allowed the Raiders to score the first points of the game on a 32-yard Sebastian Janikowski field goal, putting the Raiders up 3-0. The Browns' next drive ended prematurely, as quarterback Derek Anderson was intercepted by Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard, who returned the interception 26 yards. The Raiders' next drive was stalled by the Browns, forcing the team to kick a field goal, this time a 22-yard field goal. The Browns were forced to punt again on their next drive, and the Raiders were able to score on a 41-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Josh McCown to wide receiver Ronald Curry. The score was made possible by a brilliant play-action fake which caused rookie cornerback Eric Wright to bite on the fake, allowing Curry to run untouched to the endzone. The Browns' next drive was once again ended by an interception, as Kirk Morrison picked Anderson off and returned the interception 45 yards before being tackled by Braylon Edwards to save the touchdown. The Raiders were held to a field goal, this time 23 yards, despite their outstanding field position, increasing their lead to 16-0. On the kickoff, however, returner Joshua Cribbs managed to break down the Raiders' defense en route to a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, putting the Browns on the board for the first time in the game. The Raiders then fumbled on their next possession, allowing defensive end Simon Fraser to fall on the loose ball. Anderson then lead the Browns down the field to a 23-yard Phil Dawson field goal, bringing the Browns within six points as the first half came to a close.

Raiders quarterback McCown was replaced by Daunte Culpepper at the start of the second half due to an ankle injury he sustained on a play in which defensive end Robaire Smith fell on his leg during a tackle. Culpepper's entrance into the game was met with a loud series of cheers from Raiders fans, who have wanted to see Culpepper on the field all year. His first drive leading the Raiders in the second half ended with a punt, but the Raiders held the Browns to a three-and-out, forcing another Browns punt. However, on the Raiders' next drive, a 24-yard pass from Culpepper to wide receiver Mike Williams was fumbled and recovered by cornerback Daven Holly. The Browns capitalized on the momentum from the fumble and scored six quick points on a 21-yard pass from Anderson to Edwards, bringing the Browns to within nine points of the Raiders. However, the Raiders' next drive culminated in a one-yard touchdown run by running back Lamont Jordan, increasing the Raiders' lead to 23-17 while taking more than nine minutes off the game clock. The Browns were forced into a three-and-out on their next possession, and allowed the Raiders to score three more fourth-quarter points on a 48-yard Janikowski field goal, capping the Raiders' scoring for the day at 26, putting them ahead 26-17. The Browns would answer back on their next drive as Anderson scrambled from the pocket and scored on a one-yard touchdown run to bring the Browns within two points of the lead. After a Raider punt, the Browns were forced into their two-minute offense and had to get the ball within field goal range to have a chance of winning the game. The Browns managed to get the ball to the Oakland 22-yard line, and the field goal unit took the field with three seconds left on the clock. Kicker Phil Dawson managed to hit the field goal from 40 yards out; however, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin called a timeout just moments before Dawson kicked the ball, effectively icing his kick. With one more chance, the Browns lined up for the field goal again. This time, however, Dawson's field goal was blocked by Tommy Kelly, ending the Browns' chances for a comeback win.

With the win, the Raiders ended their eleven-game losing streak and took the lead in the overall series between the two teams, 28-27. Derek Anderson, despite his somewhat disappointing performance, put up nearly 250 yards passing for the second straight week, though running back Jamal Lewis was held to just 56 yards on 15 carries. With the loss, the Browns have extended their already long streak of games without winning two in a row. That last happened the final game of the 2003 season and the first game of 2004.

Scoring drives

  • First Quarter
Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:34 TOP
  • Second Quarter
  • OAK — FG: Janikowski 22 yards, 6–0 OAK
Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:35 TOP
  • OAK — TD: Curry 41-yard pass from McCown (Janikowski kick), 13–0 OAK
Drive: 8 plays, 93 yards, 4:03 TOP
  • OAK — FG: Janikowski 23 yards, 16–0 OAK
Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:37 TOP
  • CLE — TD: Cribbs 99-yard kickoff return (Dawson kick), 16–7 OAK
  • CLE — FG: Dawson 23 yards, 16–10 OAK
Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards, 1:28 TOP
  • Third Quarter
Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:22 TOP
  • OAK — TD: Jordan 1-yard run (Janikowski kick), 23–17 OAK
Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 9:06 TOP
  • Fourth Quarter
  • OAK — FG: Janikowski 48 yards, 26–17 OAK
Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:58 TOP
  • CLE — TD: Anderson 1-yard run (Dawson kick), 26–24 OAK
Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:38 TOP

Week 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens

1 2 3 4 Total
Ravens 0 6 0 7 13
Browns 14 10 3 0 27

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Coming off their last-second road loss to the Raiders, the Browns went home for an AFC North duel with the Baltimore Ravens, as RB Jamal Lewis would go up against his former team. In the first quarter, Cleveland got off to a surprisingly fast start with QB Derek Anderson (another former Raven) completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Joe Jurevicius. Immediately after the defense intercepted QB Steve McNair, the Browns cashed in with Anderson completing a 78-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards. In the second quarter, Baltimore would get on the board with kicker Matt Stover getting a 21-yard field goal. Cleveland would answer kicker Phil Dawson nailing a 41-yard field goal, along with Lewis getting a 1-yard TD run.

In the third quarter, the Browns increased its lead with Dawson kicking a 20-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens tried to mount a comeback with McNair completing a 4-yard TD pass to TE Quinn Sypniewski. Fortunately, Cleveland's defense held on to win.

With an impressive win, the Browns improved to 2-2.

Scoring drives

  • First Quarter
Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:14 TOP
  • CLE — TD: Edwards 78-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick), 14-0 CLE
Drive: 1 play, 78 yards, 0:08 TOP
  • Second Quarter
  • BAL — FG: Stover 21 yards, 14-3 CLE
Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 2:27 TOP
  • CLE — FG: Dawson 41 yards, 17-3 CLE
Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:28 TOP
  • CLE — TD: Lewis 1-yard run (Dawson kick), 24-3 CLE
Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 4:18 TOP
  • BAL — FG: Stover 29 yards, 24-6 CLE
Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 4:00 TOP
  • Third Quarter
  • CLE — FG: Dawson 20 yards, 27-6 CLE
Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:37 TOP
  • Fourth Quarter
Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 6:27 TOP

AFC Player of the Month

For his performance in his team's return game, including a 99-yard kick return for a touchdown against the Raiders, kick returner Joshua Cribbs was named the AFC's Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of September. Cribbs led all return men with 549 punt and kick return yards in the month and had three returns of 30 yards or more.[79]

Week 5: at New England Patriots

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0 0 3 14 17
Patriots 10 10 0 14 34

at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts

Coming off their divisional home win over the Ravens, the Browns flew to Gillette Stadium for a Week 5 intraconference duel with the New England Patriots. In the first quarter, Cleveland trailed early as Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski got a 20-yard field goal, while QB Tom Brady completed a 34-yard TD pass to WR Donté Stallworth. In the second quarter, the Browns continued to struggle as Gostkowski gave New England a 25-yard field goal, while Brady completed a 7-yard TD pass to TE Benjamin Watson.

In the third quarter, Cleveland tried to comeback with kicker Phil Dawson getting a 42-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Browns drew closer with QB Derek Anderson completing a 21-yard TD pass to WR Tim Carter. However, the Patriots resonded with Brady and Watson hooking up with each other on a 25-yard TD pass. The Browns tried to catch up with Anderson completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE Kellen Winslow. Unfortunately, New England sealed its win with CB Randall Gay returning a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown.

With the loss, Cleveland fell to 2-3.

Scoring Drives

  • First Quarter
Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 6:59 TOP
Drive: 1 play, 34 yards, 0:11 TOP
  • Second Quarter
  • NE — FG: Gostkowski 25 yards, 13-0 NE
Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:17 TOP
  • NE — TD: Watson 7-yard pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 20-0 NE
Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 0:46 TOP
  • Third Quarter
  • CLE — FG: Dawson 42 yards, 20-3 NE
Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:28 TOP
  • Fourth Quarter
Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:50 TOP
  • NE — TD: Watson 25-yard pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 27-10 NE
Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:30 TOP
  • CLE — TD: Winslow 14-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick), 27-17 NE
Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:48 TOP
  • NE — TD: Gay 15-yard fumble return (Gostkowski kick), 34-17 NE

Week 6: vs. Miami Dolphins

1 2 3 4 Total
Dolphins 3 7 14 7 31
Browns 14 13 0 14 41

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Patriots, the Browns went home and played a Week 6 intraconference duel with the winless Miami Dolphins. In the first quarter, Cleveland drew first blood with RB Jason Wright getting a 1-yard TD run. The Dolphins answered with kicker Jay Feely getting a 43-yard field goal, yet the Browns would respond with QB Derek Anderson getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Cleveland continued its pounding with kicker Phil Dawson getting a 40-yard field goal, along with Anderson completing a 24-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards. The Dolphins would respond with QB Cleo Lemon completing a 14-yard TD pass to TE David Martin. Afterwards, the Browns would end the half with kicker Phil Dawson nailing a 20-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Miami managed to shrink Cleveland's lead with Lemon getting a 5-yard and a 1-yard TD run. Fortunately, in the fourth quarter, the Browns would put the game out of reach as Anderson and Edwards hooking up with each other again on a 5-yard and a 16-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the Dolphins only response was Lemon's 4-yard TD pass to Martin.

With the win, the Browns entered their bye week at 3-3.

Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 8: at St. Louis Rams

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 3 3
Rams 14 14

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather:Indoors
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks

1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0
Browns 0

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Game time: 4:05 PM EST/3:05 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 10: @ Pittsburgh Steelers

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0
Steelers 0

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 11: @ Baltimore Ravens

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0
Ravens 0

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 12: vs. Houston Texans

1 2 3 4 Total
Texans 0
Browns 0

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 13: @ Arizona Cardinals

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0
Cardinals 0

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

  • Game time: 4:05 PM EST/3:05 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 14: @ New York Jets

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0
Jets 0

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Game time: 4:15 PM EST/3:15 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 15: vs. Buffalo Bills

1 2 3 4 Total
Bills 0
Browns 0

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 16: @ Cincinnati Bengals

1 2 3 4 Total
Browns 0
Bengals 0

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

Week 17: vs. San Francisco 49ers

1 2 3 4 Total
49ers 0
Browns 0

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: To be determined
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: To be determined
Scoring summary
Q Team Time Scoring play Score

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