Todd Monken must flip the Browns’ offensive script before the home opener gets ugly

The Cleveland Browns face offensive pressure heading into Deshaun Watson's first home game since October 2024. Under head coach Todd Monken, the team has struggled significantly in first halves across their opening two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Through 12 first-half drives this season, the Browns have scored only six points on two Andre Szmyt field goals. Cleveland ranks last in the NFL in first-half scoring, converting 0-for-11 on third downs while recording five three-and-outs and two turnovers before halftime.