Cleveland Browns fans had a reason for some excitement following Week 8's thrilling victory over the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. But in Week 9, the team regressed back into its losing ways. On Sunday, the Browns were absolutely dominated by the visiting Los Angeles Chargers in their home stadium.
Jameis Winston, who recently took over as QB1 after Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles tear, threw three interceptions in the 27-10 loss at Huntington Bank Field. Once the score reached 27-3 in the fourth quarter, the vast majority of Browns fans had already filed out of the stadium. Cleveland fans were so sparse that "Let's go Chargers!" chants could be heard ringing through the stadium in the closing minutes.
Lots of empty orange seats - except for Blue Chargers fans 😞 pic.twitter.com/Pb7pr5L984 "Let's Go Chargers" chants at Huntington Bank Field as the Browns trail 27-3.
"Embarrassing!!!!" one fan wrote. "Embarrassing but expected," another added. "I didn't even watch the 2nd half.
..seen enough.
..Go Cavs!!" another said.
The Browns' 2024 season record drops to 2-7 with this blowout loss. In addition to his three interceptions, Winston was also sacked six times as the Cleveland offense failed to record a single touchdown until the fourth quarter. © Peter Casey-Imagn Images The Browns have a bye in Week 10 and will return to action for a Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome.
They'll return home to Huntington Bank Stadium for a home matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12..
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