FANTASY DEF / DST • Cleveland Browns

CLE Defense

Week 8 • AWAY @ Pittsburgh Steelers • Team page

Projected6.6PTS
SC Rank#13DEF
Season Avg6.37 games
DEFENSE PERFORMANCE

Cleveland Browns Defensive Stats

Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.

Sacks20.0
Interceptions5
Takeaways9
Pts Allowed / Game20.9
Yards Allowed / Game337.1
Yards / Catch Allowed10.8
Tackles For Loss46
DEF / ST Touchdowns0

Recent Defensive Form

WeekOpponentFantasy PtsPts AllowedSacksINTTakeawaysYds Allowed
W7 TEN 5.0 24 1.0 1 2 322
W6 BAL 9.0 10 3.0 0 1 252
W5 NYJ 9.0 17 4.0 0 2 316
W4 PIT 9.0 24 5.0 2 2 391
W3 CAR 6.0 18 3.0 1 1 389
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Next 3 Weeks

Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.

Week 8

AWAY @ Pittsburgh Steelers

PROJECTED6.6pts

Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup

The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity, strong pass rush and recent defensive form are largely offset by strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. Cleveland Browns brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.

Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Pass Rush • Recent Defensive Form

Current Week DEF #13 OUTLOOK 6/10
Week 9

AWAY @ New Orleans Saints

PROJECTED7.5pts

Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup

The matchup grades favorably because strong pass rush, recent defensive form and strong opportunity. Cleveland Browns brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.

Key Drivers: Pass Rush • Recent Defensive Form • Opportunity

Early Outlook DEF #11 OUTLOOK 8/10
Week 10

HOME vs Houston Texans

PROJECTED6.8pts

Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup

The matchup is relatively balanced, with no single advantage or concern strong enough to move the projection far from neutral. Cleveland Browns brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.

Key Drivers: Pass Rush • Recent Defensive Form

Longer-Range DEF #12 OUTLOOK 6/10
STAT CRACKER HISTORY

Weekly DEF Prediction History

WeekPredictionActualRankMatchup
2026 Week 8 6.6 pts Pending DEF #13 AWAY @ PIT
2026 Week 7 8.5 pts 5.0 pts DEF #7 AWAY @ TEN
2026 Week 6 4.1 pts 9.0 pts DEF #21 HOME vs BAL
2026 Week 5 9.2 pts 9.0 pts DEF #11 AWAY @ NYJ
2026 Week 4 7.2 pts 9.0 pts DEF #17 HOME vs PIT
2026 Week 3 8.7 pts 6.0 pts DEF #16 HOME vs CAR
2026 Week 2 7.2 pts 6.0 pts DEF #20 AWAY @ TB
2026 Week 1 4.0 pts 0.0 pts DEF #32 AWAY @ JAX