CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three weeks into the NFL season, one truth has become undeniable: the Cleveland Browns possess a defensive unit that strikes fear into opposing coaches and players. Sunday’s victory over the previously unbeaten Packers offered further proof that regardless of offensive struggles, this defense can keep the Browns competitive against any opponent.

The numbers tell a compelling story. Five sacks. Six tackles for loss. Seven quarterback hits. A smothering run defense that’s becoming legendary. This dominance isn’t just impressive — it’s becoming the team’s identity.

“This defense is proving to be really, really, really, really good and something you can kind of hang your hat on,” Browns film analyst Lance Reisland said on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast .

What makes

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