Browns Coach Stefanski Defends Late Timeout After 21-17 London Loss

The Cleveland Browns suffered a 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London, marking their second close defeat of the season and continuing a troubling trend of low offensive output, having failed to score more than 17 points in 10 consecutive games stretching back to last year. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski faced criticism for his late-game clock management and offensive strategy, leading to questions about his job security. Despite rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel's promising performance, Stefanski acknowledged that the offense must improve to support the team better. In press conferences and media availability, Stefanski defended some decisions but admitted there were areas to clean up, emphasizing the need for better execution. Analysts and commentators debated the extent of Stefanski's responsibility versus defensive shortcomings in the loss. The Browns will look to rebound in their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with no tolerance for excuses in the highly competitive NFL environment.