It is Week 5, and last week, the Cleveland Browns lost to the Detroit Lions. They only dropped by about 1 spot (0.9 spots to be specific) in power rankings, but almost everyone is calling for a change at quarterback this week: meaning to bench Joe Flacco and start rookie Dillon Gabriel. Will the Browns pull the trigger?

Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.

They might be closing in on a quarterback change. They aren’t scoring enough with Joe Flacco.

Biggest issue on offense: Turnovers

The Browns’ eight giveaways are tied for the most in the NFL. Quarterback Joe Flacco has been at the center of each turnover, with six interceptions and two lost fumbles. While each one has

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