CLEVELAND — If the Browns ever figure out a way to stop the opposition, they could be unstoppable. As it is — with a defense ranked near the bottom of the league — the Browns are a stunning 3-3 following a 41-31 win Sunday over the Miami Dolphins (0-6). The Browns, who are off next [...]

Every player, coach and employee in the Browns organization refers to offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski by his nickname. Calling him “Chud’’ at this point, however, seems disrespectful. “Gridiron Genius’’ or “Miracle Worker’’ is much more appropriate for a man who has transformed Cleveland’s moribund offense into one of the best in the NFL. “It’s a [...]

CLEVELAND — Derek Anderson stood before a crowded room of reporters and spoke about opportunities — those that have been given to him, as well as the ones he’s tried to give to his teammates. “All I’m trying to do is give them a chance to go out there and make plays,” he said, basking [...]

CLEVELAND — The Browns played their first regular-season game on Sept. 9, but Jerome Harrison’s season didn’t really begin until Sunday. The second-year running back took his first offensive snaps of the season and responded with a career-high 57 rushing yards in Cleveland’s 41-31 win over the Miami Dolphins. “It felt good to go back [...]

PLAYER OF THE GAME Braylon Edwards, Browns receiver He’s starting to look more and more like a No. 3 overall draft pick. After dropping two balls early, Edwards had the first three-touchdown game of his three-year career. He caught a 24-yard skinny post, a 5-yard hook in traffic and a 16-yard jump ball. Edwards showed [...]

CLEVELAND — History can wait. Well, at least for now. When the Indians beat Boston 13-6 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday, they avoided an uphill battle few teams have won. With the victory, Cleveland was able to earn a split at Fenway Park, and that’s big considering what happens [...]