Browns Struggle with Offensive Woes Beyond Quarterback Flacco

The Cleveland Browns suffered a significant 34-10 loss to the Detroit Lions, underscoring ongoing offensive struggles centered around veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who has committed eight turnovers this season. Despite Flacco's difficulties, head coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized that the team's offensive issues are collective, citing problems with dropped passes, poor pass protection, and inconsistent play-calling rather than attributing blame to a single player. The Browns have recorded eight dropped passes, the second most in the NFL, with critical drops in the game against Detroit contributing to momentum shifts and a widening deficit. Injuries to key offensive linemen have further weakened pass protection, prompting Cleveland to acquire Houston Texans lineman Cam Robinson to bolster the offensive line. Rookie backup quarterback Dillon Gabriel has seen limited action but has yet to provide a clear alternative, leaving the Browns to rely on overall offensive improvements to reverse their poor scoring average of just 14 points per game. Stefanski maintained that the team must improve as a whole to change their fortunes, with a quarterback change possible if struggles continue.