The Cleveland Browns snapped out of a long-running string with their 35-30 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. It was the first time Cleveland picked up a victory when allowing at least 30 points since the 2015 season.
The Browns hadn’t allowed 30 points or more and come out with a W since October 11, 2015. In Week 5 of that season, the Browns vanquished the Baltimore Ravens in overtime, 33-30 when Travis Coons nailed a 32-yard game-winner in a matchup where Cleveland QB Josh McCown passed for 457 yards.
It’s an exceedingly rare accomplishment for the Browns offense to come up with more points than the foe when the Cleveland defense surrenders at least 30. Prior to 2015, it hadn’t happened since Week 15 of the 2009 season. That 41-34 win over the Kansas City Chiefs by Eric Mangini’s Browns required two kickoff returns for touchdowns by Josh Cribbs.
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