Two head coaches and eight starting quarterbacks, the Browns defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-10 on December 13, 2015.
The Browns have struggled since then. But on Sunday, a banged-up Cleveland team flexed its muscles on the Atlanta Falcons, winning 28-16.
The Browns scored three-plus touchdowns for the first time in six weeks, held their opponent under 26 for the first time in five and won by multiple scores for the first time in nearly three years. They broke a four game losing streak by beating one of the hottest teams in the league.
Rookie running back Nick Chubb led the offensive charge for Cleveland, accounting for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 17 of 20 passes — including his first 13 — for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Browns defense held one of the most prolific offenses in the league to 17 points.
The Browns built their lead early, scoring the first touchdown of the game — and their first in the first quarter all season — with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter. Mayfield scrambled away from Grady Jarrett and connected with Rashard Higgins for a 28-yard touchdown.
For the first time all season, the Browns scored a first quarter touchdown. For the first time since Week 4, they led at halftime. They rode that momentum until the clock struck zero.
Player of the Game: Nick Chubb, who drove the dagger into the Falcons' heart with his 92-yard touchdown.
Best from the Browns: We'll give this one to Baker Mayfield's perfect first-half start.
Key Moment: Nick Chubb put the game out of reach with a 92-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Stat of the Game: The Browns held Atlanta to 71 yards rushing after allowing huge weeks to Kareem Hunt and James Conner the previous two weeks.
Who's Next?: The Browns are off next week before traveling to Cincinnati week 12 to take on the Bengals.
The Cleveland Browns play the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium in Week 10.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to throw in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive back Damarious Randall (23) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant, top, after a pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns players enter the field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi is shown during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to throw in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) catches a 28-yard touchdown pass under pressure from Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) celebrates with running back Duke Johnson (29) after scoring a touchdown In the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle to score a 13-yard touchdown after a pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson scores an 11-yard touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes for a 92-yard touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) misses the tackle in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb celebrates after scoring a 92-yard touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill (32) is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins (51) recovers a fumble as Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) makes the tackle in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joel Bitonio celebrates after the Browns defeated the Atlanta Falcons 28-16 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
