Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8.
They’ve lost a lot of close games, losing another to Tampa Bay in overtime last week. The defense had issues against the Bucs.
NFL.com - No. 25 (down 5 spots)
The Browns blew it in Tampa, which would be surprising, given that they controlled the entire second half after falling two touchdowns behind in the first -- but only if you didn’t count the penalty-fest Hue Jackson’s team threw in that second half.