Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t mince words after his team’s tough loss to the Detroit Lions. Speaking to reporters, Stefanski acknowledged that the Browns’ issues weren’t about effort — they were about execution.
“We didn’t play clean football,” Stefanski admitted. “There were too many missed opportunities, and against a team like Detroit, you can’t afford that.”
The Browns struggled to find consistency on both sides of the ball. While the defense showed flashes, the Lions’ balanced attack — led by Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown — kept Cleveland off balance all night. Offensively, the Browns’ protection broke down at key moments, stalling drives that could’ve changed the outcome.
Despite the loss, Stefanski remains confident in his team’s ability to bounce back, emphasizing accountability and preparation as the focus heading into next week. Still, it’s clear that if the Browns want to contend, they’ll need to fix the small mistakes that made a big difference against one of the NFL’s hottest teams.
Kevin Stefanski Comes Clean: What Really Went Wrong for Browns in Costly Loss to Lions
