The Cleveland Browns find their next franchise quarterback in Cincinnati in latest 2026 NFL mock draft. Browns take Brendan Sorsby and Spencer Fano

The Cleveland Browns are back at home for the first time in about a month for their Week 7 game against the Miami Dolphins.

Although the season isn't mathematically lost yet, it's clear the Browns are already looking ahead - not just to 2026, but to an entirely new project. It's a sad situation, because

Myles Garrett is coming off a remarkable five-sack performance in Cleveland's 32-13 Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots. He now has 10 sacks on the season, but the Browns have little to show for it as a team. They are 2-6 and in last place in the AFC North heading into their Week 9 bye.

This Sunday, the Cleveland Browns take on the New England Patriots. Below, we analyze a few advantages, disadvantages, or general thoughts about the two teams before getting to our predictions for the game.

Cleveland has a handful of players it would likely part ways with for teams looking for pass-rush or running back help.