Veteran QB Thinks Browns Can Still Make Playoffs After Losing His Opening Game

Riding high after winning five of their previous six games, the Cleveland Browns lost for the second straight game, 36-19, against the Los Angeles Rams.

Defense coordinator Jim Schwartz’s team continued to struggle defensively, especially against experienced quarterbacks, which highlighted areas that needed improvement.

Even though veteran Joe Flacco, playing for the first time as a Brown, had a stellar debut, Cleveland was unable to overcome the Rams’ relentless scoring drives. Even during their first losing skid of the season, Flacco’s performance and early valor suggested that the quarterback position might no longer be the team’s main weakness.

With more than 42,000 passing yards in his career and a track record of captaining the fierce Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Joe Flacco, 38, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to play important games with skilled teammates. Although he recognized that it can be difficult to endure lengthy road trips that result in disappointing outcomes, he is still confident in the team’s ability to recover.

“You can tell right away that this is one of the more talented teams I’ve been on in a while,” Flacco remarked. “It’s difficult to go on these lengthy road journeys and return empty-handed. However, ideally, we can return there during the week, continue our excellent habits, and ultimately go past this.

Despite his little knowledge with the Browns’ playbook and receivers, Flacco’s performance against the Rams demonstrated not only his statistical accomplishments but also his ability to make difficult throws against a strong defense. Amari Cooper, the team’s best receiver, suffered a concussion in the second half, but Cleveland still produced four drives that went over 50 yards, displaying their offensive tenacity.

Coach Kevin Stefanski of Cleveland complimented Flacco’s performance while highlighting the need for the offense to score on those encouraging drives.

Coach Kevin Stefanski remarked, “(Flacco) did some really good things today, put us in position.” “In those situations, we as the offense have to come away with points.”

With the Browns behind 20-19 in the fourth quarter following what appeared to be a game-tying touchdown drive—a momentous play ruined only by Dustin Hopkins’ botched extra goal attempt—Flocca made his one and only interception.