The Browns lost to the Falcons, but remain at top of AFC North division standings
The Browns fell to 2-2, losing 23-20 to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Sunday.
There are plenty of negatives to take away from the game. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw an interception late in the fourth quarter, ending a potential Browns comeback. The Browns' defense was gauged in the fourth quarter, first with the run and then with a 42-yard catch by Olamide Zaccheaus that put Atlanta close to field goal position.
Browns vs. Falcons final score:Cleveland defense, QB Jacoby Brissett falter late in loss to Atlanta
But there is a silver lining after the loss. Despite being 2-2 after four weeks, the Browns remain in first place in the AFC North standings with the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals also at 2-2. The Browns hold the narrow lead for being the only team undefeated in AFC North play.
After Sunday's game, plenty of Browns fans were mad online, but some of the sting was taken off because every AFC North team lost this week:
The Steelers and Ravens losing made some feel better
Yeah the Browns lost but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to celebrate the Ravens and Steelers losing
— Ron R (@MondayNightRon) October 2, 2022
Seriously, what happened to the AFC North? The Ravens blew a big lead to the Bills?
AFC North went OFF today:
- Browns: Lost to Marcus Mariota 🔥🔥
- Steelers: Lost to the Jets 😈😈
- Ravens: Blew a 17 point lead 😱😱
Best division in football?!?!?— xotic (@Bouchard2HOF) October 2, 2022
Is the Browns' Kevin Stefanski a good head coach?
Kevin Stefanski is probably an excellent offensive coordinator but not that good of a head coach
— Kendrick Ya Mar (@Stecks7) October 2, 2022
Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer deserve some blame
When games are close & most NFL games are coaching matters, especially when depleted by injuries.
Kevin Stefanski, Joe Woods & to a lesser degree Mike Priefer are responsible for the teams 2 losses. #Browns— Tom A (@1buckeyetom) October 2, 2022
When will Kevin Stefanski 'learn from it?'
The Kevin Stefanski being "frustrated and you have to learn from it" press conferences are getting old at this point. #Browns
— Jay ⬆️⬆️⬇️⬇️⬅️➡️⬅️➡️B A START (@JasonSweigart3) October 2, 2022
The Browns spoiled Nick Chubb's Georgia homecoming
*CORRECTION:
"The Browns spoiled the Georgia homecoming of Nick Chubb."
fixed it.#Browns— Swandad® (@swandad) October 2, 2022
The Browns defense blew this one
This was such a classic Browns defensive failure it’s not even funny. We have seen them do this for 20+ years.
— James Mastrucci (@IAmMastrudamus) October 2, 2022
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY NETWORK: The Browns lost to the Falcons, but lead AFC North standings
