The Browns dropped their fourth straight game after losing 20-16 to the Eagles on Sunday. They fall to 1-5 on the season.
QB Deshaun Watson completed 16 of 23 passing attempts for 168 yards. He was sacked five times for a total loss of 24 yards.
After DE Myles Garrett's blocked field goal was returned for a touchdown by S Rodney McLeod Jr., the Browns and Eagles were tied at halftime despite the offense only gaining 71 yards in the first half.
The offense had multiple chances to find the end zone in the second half, but penalties and negative plays proved too much to overcome. The Eagles offense got a huge boost when WR DeVonta Smith took off for a 45-yard touchdown that proved to be the difference in the game.
Despite looking much more efficient in the second half, the Browns stalled near the goal line on their final drive of the game and had to settle for a field goal. On the following drive, the Eagles offense was able to run out the clock to secure the win, highlighted by a deep ball to WR A.J. Brown that effectively iced the game.
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Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The defense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The offense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
Long snapper Rex Sunahara (50) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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 defense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Chris Edmonds (41) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) and 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.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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 defense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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 defense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The defense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (38) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
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.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
`Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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 offense during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
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.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II (90) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6), Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12), and 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.
Key moments
Offense's slow start amplified by early injuries
Already down their starting center in Ethan Pocic, the Browns lost C Nick Harris to an ankle injury on the third play of their first offensive drive. GMichael Dunn, who made his first start of the season on Sunday at right guard, came in and took over at center for the Browns.
On the following drive, RB Jerome Ford exited with a hamstring injury and did not return to Sunday's game. Both drives resulted in punts.
Meanwhile, after back-to-back punts themselves, the Eagles were the first to get on the scoreboard after a scoreless first quarter, with K Jake Elliott nailing a 49-yard field goal early in the second quarter. As the Browns offense continued to struggle, the Eagles offense heated up, with QB Jalen Hurts finding Brown on a 22-yard touchdown to build on the Eagles' early lead.
The Browns offense got rolling late in the second quarter, driving 45 yards to the Philadelphia 20-yard line. Watson connected on back-to-back passes with WR Amari Cooper and TE David Njoku but was sacked on third down. The Browns had to settle for a field goal, their only offensive score of the first half.
Entering the second half, the Browns had just 71 net yards of offense compared to the Eagles' 200. They were 0 of 5 on third down attempts and averaged just under three yards per play.
Special teams unit provides boost before halftime
It looked like the Eagles would add three points to their first half total after they drove to the Cleveland 31-yard line with just over 30 seconds remaining in the first half.
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah swarmed Hurts for a sack to force a long field goal attempt from Elliott. Garrett leaped over the line of scrimmage and threw a hand up to block Elliott's kick and McLeod scooped up the loose ball and sprinted 50 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at halftime.
McLeod's touchdown is the 13-year veterans' second of the season and provided the Browns with a massive boost, both in momentum and on the scoreboard, going into halftime.
The Browns had a chance to capitalize on their big play before halftime, getting the ball to start the second half. Facing third-and-1 at the Philadelphia 29-yard line, QB Jameis Winston lined up under center. Instead of running up the middle, he handed the ball off to WR Cedric Tillman on an end around play that resulted in a five-yard loss. Hopkins missed the ensuing 52-yard field goal attempt, and the Browns were unable to take the lead.
Eagles pull away in the fourth quarter
After trading field goals with the Browns, the Eagles took a seven-point lead after Smith took a short pass to the house for a 45-yard touchdown. Smith lost CB Greg Newsome II across the middle of the field and used his speed to run untouched to the end zone.
The Browns offense had a chance at finding the end zone on the next drive, but penalties forced them to settle for a field goal. After Watson started the drive completing six of seven passing attempts, including a 35-yard completion to WR Jerry Jeudy to start the drive, two false start penalties called against rookie RG Zak Zinter and LT Jedrick Wills Jr. pushed the Browns back from the Eagles 3-yard line to the 13, preventing them from trying to score a game-tying touchdown.
With a four-point lead, the Eagles ran the ball effectively to bleed time from the game clock. The Eagles picked up three first downs on the final drive, including a deep pass to Brown for a 40-yard gain that allowed the Eagles to take a knee to end the game.
Key stats and facts
- LG Joel Bitonio made his 150th career start on Sunday.
- McLeod's blocked kick touchdown return marked the first time the 13-year veteran has scored two touchdowns in the same season.
- Garrett is one of only two players with multiple blocked field goals since the start of the 2023 season, joining the 49ers' Jordan Elliott.
- WR Elijah Moore appeared in his 50th career game on Sunday.
- CB Denzel Ward had his sixth consecutive game with a pass breakup.
Game highlights
A full collection of the Browns' highlights from Week 6 can be found here.
Owusu-Koramoah's sack on third down set up the blocked field goal that tied the game at halftime.
Garrett leaped over the Eagles offensive line to block Elliott's field goal attempt, with McLeod making a heads-up play on the scoop and score.
Jeudy's reception sparked the Browns' final drive of the game, which resulted in a field goal after penalties prevented them from going for it on fourth down.
Scoring plays
13:02 2Q | CLE 0 PHI 3 | Jake Elliott 49-yard field goal is GOOD.
7:17 2Q | CLE 0 PHI 10 | Jalen Hurts pass deep left to A.J. Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1:58 2Q | CLE 3 PHI 10 | Dustin Hopkins 43-yard field goal is GOOD.
0:14 2Q | CLE 10 PHI 10 | Jake Elliott 57-yard field goal is BLOCKED by Myles Garrett. Rodney McLeod RECOVERS, returns for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2:50 3Q | CLE 10 PHI 13 | Jake Elliott 44-yard field goal is GOOD.
9:49 4Q | CLE 13 PHI 13 | Dustin Hopkins 49-yard field goal is GOOD.
7:54 4Q | CLE 13 PHI 20 | Jalen Hurts pass short left to DeVonta Smith for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3:54 4Q | CLE 16 PHI 20 | Dustin Hopkins 31-yard field goal is GOOD.
What it means
The Browns fall to 1-5 on the season, sitting in last place in the AFC North. Each of their last three games have been on the road, bringing their record on the road to 1-3. The Browns have also lost four consecutive games before they head into a home stretch that includes two divisional rivals.
What's next?
The Browns have concluded their three-game road stretch and will return to Huntington Bank Field next Sunday, where they will face the Cincinnati Bengals in their first divisional matchup of the season in Week 7. The Bengals are 1-4 on the season ahead of their Week 6 meeting with the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m.
