RB D'Onta Foreman and the Browns offense are fighting to fix the mistakes that have landed them at 1-5.
"Nobody's happy with being 1-5," Foreman said on Monday. "This is something that we've all been talking about. We are trying to get it fixed. But at the end of the day, we can't hold our head. We have to live with the reality of where we're at and we have to try to build off of it and try to clean it up. "
The Browns offense failed to score an offensive touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, and costly penalties played a key role in their inability to find the end zone.
In the second quarter, Foreman bounced to the outside on third down, picking up 18 yards and bringing the Browns inside the red zone for the first time of the game. However, the play was called back due to an offensive holding penalty called against TE Geoff Swaim.
In the third quarter, QB Deshaun Watson scrambled up the middle on third-and-6 to the Philadelphia 13-yard line, but again, the Browns were flagged for holding – this time on Michael Dunn, who was filling in at center.
Finally, the Browns had a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter, driving all the way to the Philadelphia 3-yard line before two false starts in three plays pushed them back to the 13-yard line, forcing the Browns to settle for a field goal.
"It's just little things here and there," Foreman said on Monday. "We go back and watch the film, it's always something little. Small things that ultimately end up being big things for us that hinder us. We get into the red zone and penalties, we're going backwards. […] So, we just got to find a way to clean those things up. And if we could clean those things up, I think that we could be more efficient on offense."
Check out the best photos from the Browns game against the Eagles Sunday by the Browns photo team
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive tackle Michael Dunn (68) and Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive tackle Michael Dunn (68) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29), Cornerback Mike Ford Jr. (31), Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12), Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25), Linebacker Winston Reid (59), Cornerback Tony Brown II (38) and Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51), Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Running back D'Onta Foreman (27) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) and the defense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Running back D'Onta Foreman (27) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Running back D'Onta Foreman (27) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Safety D'Anthony Bell (37) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Offensive tackle Michael Dunn (68) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns lost 16-20.
The Browns offense did look more efficient in the second half against the Eagles. After posting a 30 percent success rate on first downs in the first half, the Browns gained four or more yards on 50 percent of their first down plays in the second half. They entered the red zone twice, but penalties kept them from catching up to the lead the Eagles had already built.
Part of the Browns' better second half was due to a more efficient rushing attack. Outside of their third quarter drive that started at their own 7-yard line, the Browns had a 54 percent success rate on running plays, which Foreman believes helped open up the Browns passing attack.
"We just started trying to capitalize on our opportunities," Foreman, who finished with 31 yards on 10 carries, said. "The run game was hitting, which I feel like was helping open up the passing game to be able to get [Watson] in a position to where we can kind of catch the defense off-balance and spread it around."
Watson had 117 passing yards in the second half, adjusted for yards lost due to sacks. After just three passes went for over 10 yards in the first half, Watson had six such plays in the second half, including a 35-yard completion to WR Jerry Jeudy.
Foreman and Watson started their NFL careers together with the Texans. The Browns running back was asked about his confidence level in Watson through the first six weeks of the season.
"I have the utmost confidence in [Watson]. I think, personally, from my perspective, I just think he gets the raw end of the deal a lot of the time. I think that, from us being in this building each and every day with him and seeing the way he comes in and prepares and works and leads this team and does everything he has to do to try to help us go out there and get wins. It's not all on him," Foreman said.
Despite having a 1-5 record, the Browns have their sights set on the awaiting division games. They are one of five teams that have not yet faced a divisional opponent, which will change when they host the Bengals in Week 7 in their first home game since Week 3.
With 11 games remaining in the season and three before their bye week, the Browns offense is ready to keep fighting.
"One thing I can say about our offense is everybody's going out there fighting," Foreman said. "Everybody's competing to the whistle, each and every play, each and every down."
