Most people didn’t expect the Cleveland Browns to beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but they wanted a close game, or at least one that showed signs of promise. That’s because Browns fans are desperate for something to suggest the future of the team isn’t that bleak.
For far too long, Browns fans have become used to their team coming up short. In fact, they have experienced so much loss since the turn of the century.
As noted by Daryl Ruiter on social media, the Browns have now earned yet another losing season, something that has become far too common for them.
“With Sunday’s loss to 49ers, Browns secure their 22nd losing season since 1999,” Ruiter posted on X.
With Sunday's loss to 49ers, #Browns secure their 22nd losing season since 1999
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) November 30, 2025
Another Lost Season Leaves Browns Searching For Answers
The Browns currently stand at 3-9, which means their chances of the playoffs are gone. At this point, the rest of the games this season are all about looking ahead and what next season may look like.
Fans know that this year is another wash, but they want to feel confident that young players like Shedeur Sanders might get better, the defensive line will remain strong, and the offense will improve in the offseason.
They don’t want next year to be as bad as this one, and they hope to see something to suggest it won’t be. But from the coaching staff to the defense to special teams and their quarterback situation, there are so many areas that need improvement in Cleveland, so it’s hard to have much hope.
A losing season is never a good thing, and 22 of them since 1999 is truly dreadful, but there is still hope that this season is a turning point for the Browns and a place to build from.
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