The Browns' defense set high expectations for the 2025 season – dominate opposing offenses in their attack-style defensive scheme.
Through the first two weeks of the regular season, their front seven has shown promise in their ability to do so. While the Browns are 0-2 after losing to the Bengals and Ravens in the first two weeks of the season, the defense has found ways to limit key aspects of two AFC North offenses.
"The biggest thing is our defensive line is much, much improved over last year and I think we've got back to our personality," defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said on Sept. 4. "When we play our best, our D-line leads us there as our engine."
The defensive line has been that engine in a young 2025 season. The Browns have allowed the least number of yards per game in the