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Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets heading into Week 4 Power Rankings of the NFL season.
CBS Sports - No. 27 (Down 3 from Last Week)
It was back to Josh McCown, and they still lost. How many losses before it's back to Johnny Manziel?
FOX Sports - No. 29 (Up 1 from Last Week)
In spite of their talented offensive line, the Browns have been unable to establish a running game in 2015. With limited talent at the wide receiver position, they will have to find a way to ignite the running game fast.
NFL.com - No. 28 (Down 3 from Last Week)
Josh McCown did his very best to make it fun late, but then he got played by one of the few guys who's been playing professional football longer than him. No, I'm not talking about Sebastian Janikowski. Charles Woodson, two years McCown's senior at 38, baited the quarterback into a regrettable throw, finishing off the Brownies with a majestic interception. The loss dropped Cleveland two games back of AFC North leader Cincinnati, with a challenging stretch of games on the horizon. Of the Browns' next seven contests before a Week 11 bye, five come on the road and five come against playoff teams from last season. Can Mike Pettine and staff prevent yet another lost season in the land of Brian Sipe jerseys?
Yahoo Sports - No. 23 (Down 1 from Last Week)
You'd guess that anytime they throw for 341 yards this season they would win. But the defense let down, giving up 469 yards and way too many big plays.
ESPN - No. 26 (Down 5 from Last Week)
Why not go with Johnny Manziel? Josh McCown has lost his past eight starts, the second-longest active streak in the NFL (Brandon Weeden, nine).
Covers.com - No. 29 (Down 1 from Last Week)
The Browns finished the easy portion of their schedule with a 1-2 record and a burgeoning quarterback controversy. Their next easy game (on paper) doesnt come until December.
Listed below is a summary table of where teams in the AFC North are ranked this week.
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| Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX Sports | 5 |
29 |
23 |
13 |
| NFL.com | 4 |
28 |
22 |
9 |
| ESPN | 5 |
26 |
22 |
8 |
| Yahoo Sports | 3 |
23 |
19 |
9 |
| Covers.com | 4 |
29 |
18 |
20 |
| SB Nation | 5 |
27 |
20 |
8 |
| CBS Sports | 4 |
27 |
20 |
6 |
| Odds Shark | 9 |
26 |
12 |
6 |
| Average: | 4.9 (up 0.7) | 26.9 (down 1.5) | 19.5 (down 2.6) | 9.9 (down 2.9) |