The Cleveland Browns knew that their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers would be a challenging one, given their 8-4 record going into this game. They would have to play a mistake-free game and find a way to put together multiple impressive drives on offense, including explosive plays. Unfortunately, whether due to mistakes or an inability to execute, the Cleveland offense was only able to put eight points on the board and ultimately lost the game 26-8.

Other than the 34-yard touchdown pass to Harold Fannin Jr., the Browns were not a threat vertically throughout the game. The game plan was predictable, which gave the San Francisco defense a leg up.

Additionally, Cleveland’s special teams did not help set the offense up for success. The 49ers had a 66-yard punt return early in the gam

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