The Cleveland Browns entered Week 2 determined to bounce back from their season opener disappointment, but the Baltimore Ravens delivered a crushing 41-17 defeat that exposed familiar problems and renewed troubling questions about the franchise’s direction.
Turnover issues once again dominated the narrative, pointing toward a lack of discipline and raising questions about accountability within the coaching staff.
Joe Flacco threw an interception and lost a fumble against his former team, with both mistakes directly leading to Ravens scoring opportunities.
Analyst Aaron Goldhammer addressed the persistent accountability issue directly, suggesting the problem extends beyond individual player errors.
“The Browns led the league in giveaways in 2023. They did it again in 2024. They are on their way again. At some point, it’s on the coach…” Goldhammer noted on X.
The Browns led the league in giveaways in 2023.
They did it again in 2024.
They are on their way again.
At some point, it’s on the coach…
— Aaron Goldhammer (@HammerNation19) September 14, 2025
Frustration is growing fast among fans and analysts who see the same troubling patterns they have watched for years.
Cleveland’s loss to Baltimore highlighted just how costly their turnover issues have become for the organization.
The Browns led the NFL in giveaways during both 2023 and 2024, accumulating 34 turnovers last season alone.
The defensive unit performed respectably against Baltimore’s rushing attack, but offensive mistakes buried any chance of a comeback.
Those turnover mistakes consistently steal scoring chances while forcing the defense to protect short fields throughout games.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski, who once guided the Browns to postseason success, now faces mounting pressure as these issues persist under his leadership.
The Browns must establish ball security, develop offensive consistency, and balance veteran leadership with rookie development to salvage their season.
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