The Cleveland Browns faced a disheartening start to the season, suffering a 33-17 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite high expectations for a revamped offense built around quarterback Deshaun Watson, the team struggled significantly, accumulating only one first down in the first half.

With Watson posting a career-low 9.4 QBR, the team's performance raised alarms, particularly as the offensive line faced challenges without its starting tackles. Coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged the multifaceted issues impacting the team's offensive rhythm, reiterating a need for improvement.