"It shouldn't come as a shock that the Cleveland Browns are 2-5 through the first seven weeks of the season. The defensive line is very good, yes, and Denzel Ward is still one of the premier cornerbacks in football, but the offense is nothing short of abysmal. Going into the preseason, Kevin Stefanski had four main options at quarterback upon finding out Deshaun Watson would be out for the year: Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders."
"Gabriel, a former Oregon Duck, has 411 yards and two touchdowns through two starts, but also has a dismal 57.3 completion percentage on the year. Against the Steelers, he completed just 29 of his 52 passes, leading the offense to just nine points against a division rival. The run game didn't help: Quinshon Judkins had just three yards a carry from his twelve attempts, while Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson combined for 29 more."
Cleveland Browns sit 2-5 after seven weeks due to a severely underperforming offense despite a strong defensive line and standout cornerback Denzel Ward. Kevin Stefanski entered the preseason with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders as quarterback options; Pickett and Flacco were traded and Gabriel became the starter in early October. Gabriel has 411 yards and two touchdowns through two starts and a 57.3% completion rate. In the loss to Pittsburgh he completed 29 of 52 passes and the offense scored nine points. The running game produced minimal yardage, with Quinshon Judkins averaging three yards per carry and Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson adding only 29 combined yards. Game tape shows predictable play-calling and quick throws, enabling opponents to pressure and limit downfield passing. The Browns' offensive struggles create a favorable matchup for the New England Patriots on October 26.
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