How the Browns Defense Smothered the 49ers | The Play Sheet

[@theoswallis]

This is an excellent film review. Not just for having a good eye, but the presentation is just awesome. Can't believe I've never seen your channel before, great work!

[@sevenstarsofthedipper1047]

When the Browns played the Ravens, the Ravens’ first 2 or 3 possession were 3 and out. They got the turnover and ran it back inside the 10. That is how the Ravens scored their first TD.

[@OEx25]

The Ravens had success because the Browns played a rookie QB who threw 3 INTs and couldn’t move the ball at all. Browns D was on the field and in bad field position virtually the entire game

[@emmanuelonwuha3866]

Lol, Lamar put up 21 in the first half, it didn’t matter who was Qi they weren’t winning

[@jonv1776]

@@emmanuelonwuha3866 That us unknowable. If Browns can move the ball and don't throw 3 picks... it is a completely different game.

[@frankl3518]

This is ridiculous. The Ravens ran it down Clevelands throats. Lamar was very good. The rookie QB hurt Cleveland no doubt, and the first TD was on a short field but the Ravens O line dominated the Browns front in the run game. Ravens were missing their starting LT and Odell and Bateman. Ravens took their foot off the gas. Lamar was 15-19 lol

[@williamdehghanpoor8559]

@@frankl35182 td’s were at the 20 & 30 yd line. Lamar played his asss off forsure and I think he ends up the mvp; but the browns d shut down every receiver whenever they weren’t forced to start a drive backed up super close to their own goal line. Lamar only won that game for the ravens because he was able to run, both long drive td’s were from Lamar running not from anyone else on that ravens team which is good on Lamar imo

[@frankl3518]

@williamdehghanpoor8559 They were playing with back up WRs. The RBs had success too. The Browns defense is elite. No question. Ravens offense didn't dominate them or anything but have had more success vs them then any team so far

[@Xelvonar]

Love me some football, and I love intelligent analysis, but most of all I love when someone clearly loves what they are talking about, so this series is a complete joy. Heck, if Ben was this excited and enthusiastic about knitting patterns I'd probably enjoy listening to him as well.

[@dom19945]

Delpit has been playing this well all season

[@yaroslav64]

We must protect Ben Solak at all costs.

[@JarrettJames-r6i]

People are losing their feet against this defense at rates that no one has ever seen!

[@aaronbroomfield4420]

I think blueprint is the perfect word. I can have a blueprint for how to do anything but if I dont have the parts, the blueprint is irrelevant. The Browns had the perfect blend, as Schwartz is Shannahan's cryptonite.

[@t4d0W]

Yeah the Eagles and the Lions can try replicate the chaos up front but credit to the back 7 of that Browns team who are allowed to be bullies playing man coverage/run defense (Solak cannot stop singing the praises of Grant Delpit) while Schwartz keeps it simple. Can't say if the former teams have those bullies who can fight back the Niners skilled players on offense.

[@TheBobbs2466]

Incredible job with this!

[@joshuaecht]

Similar to Uncle Bud's Attack Defense; they went to a 4-man line under him and had a fierce pass rush in '89. JS is also a wily vet...so glad we have him!

[@Recontramojado]

I love all Ben's content for the Ringer, but this series is his best. Top notch.

[@njebei]

The Ravens game was a preview for the Browns defense for what they'd see with the 49ers and they failed as the Ravens did a nice job of using the Browns aggression against them in the run game. The bye came at a great time as it allowed the team to work on communication as 3/4s of the DLine are new to the team. Still, the biggest difference between the two games was Lamar Jackson. He's always great vs. Cleveland and his speed took away much of the advantage of the Browns speed pass rush, especially as they tired. At that point it came down to whether Lamar could hit his passes. He's not normally a great downfield passer but on that day he couldn't miss. Purdy can't move like Lamar (no one can) and didn't hit his passes. That was the difference between the two games.

[@brandonman1315]

Lamar has had 3 of his worst games against us, and was knocked out for the season in another.

[@brianmurphy9039]

He still never had a bad day

[@choosecarefully408]

Dude, excellent work. You show what 'normal' is then show the difference. That's perfect. You probably don't need to rewind it repeatedly & say as much in addition once you've l;aid out your basic point (unless this is also part application to be an NFL coach). The sad fact is the amount of work that you need to put into analysis yields precious little return in usable video. At least in _this_ case. But I'll definitely check out more of 'em to see if it doesn't apply to 'em all. Awesome.

[@naji1240]

Great channel and great breakdown. Just a tip, speaking just a little slower during the breakdowns would help a lot. Also if you watch at 0.75x speed starting around 8:10 you sound completely smashed lol

[@rad_alien]

People think Myles isn’t nearly as good because he doesn’t get the sacks but if you watch incompletions or interceptions vs the Browns you will see Myles almost always is part of the reason for that

[@eduardovm4444]

Mannnnn I wish we could face this Browns team again just to finish business and polish against a great D! We know 9 out of 10 times we will win, but it hurts to lose this way and leave a little spine in that field!

[@somethingsomething2100]

You lost to a team w no qb and the best running back in the league was out… I think if both teams fully healthy you lose more often than not.

[@eduardovm4444]

@@somethingsomething2100 You have a point, but it won't happen. Everything that could go wrong happened, everyone had a horrible game, something that doesnt happen pretty much never, and STILL found a way to win it. Without counting the fumble not marked or the unexistent flagged hit to Gipson to end the game for us. Thats why i'm saying, i wish we could face off again, it will be awesome

[@fourtime7]

Historic.

[@bielzenef]

mf is wearing denim after spending a summer complaining about it

[@jcbuckeye]

1 made fg away from the browns being underachieving unable to get it done and the 49ers are the team that always finds away.

[@PweeBurntPizza]

Should've, would've, could've. Idk why you think that's a big deal. Games are won and lost with FGs all the time. Either you make it or you don't. Browns D came to play and bullied the 9ers.

[@williamdehghanpoor8559]

I’m just saying, our kicker made two field goals within the last 5mins of the game for us to win. So maybe realize that it still means we & our kicker played better than you and your kicker. Because our kicker is better than yours which means our team beat yours because in case you forgot kickers are part of the 53 man roster…

[@shawnclapper6581]

Will see who's one of the last four at the end of the season keep that energy brown fans 😄 the most ugly team in the whole league and I don't mean ugly as in rough

[@Recontramojado]

On that pass to BA, I still think BA cut back a bit too much, I dont' want to overrate Purdy, though he is playing really well, but I think in some passes he knows the route better than the receiver and is expecting a bit more acceleration or a bit less in some intermediate routes. Even in that miss against CMC, it's a bad throw, but it makes sense, CMC cuts inside and Purdy is moving to his right, so it is more natural to look for the outside pass instead of throwing across your body to the hashes, If CMC moves outside once the CB is beaten is an easier pass, but the throw was bad anyway.

[@kennygpokerstrategy4917]

10/10

[@faristalukdarcoaching]

Does anyone know what program he uses to draw etc?

[@rba7712]

The Ravens were 2-for-9 on 3rd down through three quarters and finished 4-for-14 for the game. The Browns defense more than did its job. The problem was their offense couldn't even get a first down. They were having a hard time getting positive yardage with DTR at QB. The Ravens finished with 28 points -- sure -- but there were tons of turnovers in there and the defense was on the field the entire game. "This is the worry... this is the worry!" Really wasn't much of a worry, tbh.

[@devontebroom6800]

Facts

[@Gafgarion852]

Just need to knock out McCaffrey and Samuel and make Purdy do a Mahomes impression, easy…

[@justaction]

Facts😂😂

[@spy-v-spy1848]

add have a historically good defense that not only has the best defensive line in football, but also has a solid LB tandum JOK was awesomes, 3 corners who can play cover man & good safties, then have them play you at home in bad weather in the eastern time zone, & then make their rookie kicker with the yips try to win the game with time expiring.

[@spy-v-spy1848]

basically have everything go your way not even gonna bring up the officiating

[@northside4767]

@@spy-v-spy1848 Talking about officiating, the Browns had a walk in touchdown called back on a week hold, and a call assisted the 49ers in getting into field goal range at the end.

[@seancamacho4273]

If the niners and the browns played 10 games, the niners are winning at least 7 times. The browns got lucky in more ways than one and denying that is crazy imo. Il give credit where credit is due but come on lol.

[@krustykruss9685]

Bump

[@godzilla0974]

Please Niners no more complaining. You got beat, take it like a man or a little girl. Dawg Pound!!!! Rufff!!!

[@agalvin1313]

Great video except when you said the lions and eagles can do the same to the niners. The browns D played great but the rain, missed field goal, uncharacteristic WR drops, injuries to key players and crazy amount of penalties really tipped the scales for the niners and they still almost won. The niners were constantly behind the sticks due to penalties so it made their pass rush far more effective. Both of those teams are formidable but this was a confluence of factors working against the niners that won't be replicated in other games.

[@miked1813]

The niners were behind the sticks because the browns shut them down . Second half was a lock down.

[@crystalballers]

Um... 3 all pro injured in q1. Brock purdy stunk it up with trouble holding and gripping the ball. Aiyuk with 3 drops. Refs screwed 49ers multiple times. 2 missed kicks. On an early road game on a short week. Browns D is talented but don't get it twisted. You didn't get the 49ers A game. More like playing a short handed offense that wasn't geared up for this game.

[@tprountzos]

Browns have a great D, but they barely won against a Niners team that lost its top 2 skill players during the game and which missed a 41-yard gimme field goal, never mind the blown calls that kept Browns drives going. If either CMC or Deebo didn't get hurt, the Niners would have pulled away.

[@DiRTyWoRK_TV]

refs didn't blow calls for the Browns too?? Our 2 best offensive players aren't hurt either huh?? O-line not banged up my guy?? U really tried it tho 😅

[@averagetacoenthusiast2218]

@@DiRTyWoRK_TVright, someone gets it.

[@tprountzos]

@@DiRTyWoRK_TV Browns practiced knowing they wouldn't have those players.

[@thomasmessina5795]

Niners need to trade for hunter so he dont hurt purdy

[@BennettJonWayne-xw9vi]

The Browns barely won the game because of an easy 41-yard chip shot field goal miss by the 49ers. Smother? Smother your mother😅

[@BennettJonWayne-xw9vi]

9 times out of ten the 49ers would beat the Browns. Check back in December, chumps.

[@DiRTyWoRK_TV]

u mad bro?? We missed a field goal too AND had a td taken away with a phantom call don't act like we didn't have adversity to overcome as well...2 turnovers and 3 of our best offensive players not out there 🙄

[@dynomar11]

Mmm DIG HIM OUT

[@gibster9624]

If you even come out of the film of this game like this was some sort of blueprint to beat the 49ers I've got some very bad news for you. Fully healthy the 49ers scored on the opening drive which has been the only team to do that against the Browns and they had two weeks to prep. The unfortunate thing about this game was that there were so many gosh dang flags thrown neither teams coaching staff probably feels great about how this game went down.

[@miked1813]

Lol fully healthy. 🤣 They then had 100 yards the rest of the game. Throw in the part where the browns didn't have their 2 best players on offense and you can't seriously be talking about fully healthy.

[@gibster9624]

@miked1813 2 best players on offense? Lul. Browns fans still thinking Watson is that dude is hilarious. And again, a ton of penalties screws with perception. Don't just take the box score slim Jim. Watch the tape. Nothing blueprint about this game.

[@miked1813]

@@gibster9624 the browns had tons of penalties as well. Including 2 on that first drive you speak of. Niner fans thinking purdy is that guy is much funnier to think. Your team lost to a practice squad QB. None of your excuses change that.

[@gibster9624]

@miked1813 I know. That's why I keep saying neither coaching staff is coming our of this game feeling great about what the film showed. Nothing blueprint to pull from the tape at all.

[@miked1813]

@@gibster9624 the browns defense has a lot of fun in film review

[@jpuetz2009]

Smothered? Hardly they almost lost the game if it wasn't for the kicker missing!

[@MrNovatherebel]

Y’all scored a grand total of 17 bro…Passer rating was lowest it’s been this year. Give props and get over it

[@DiRTyWoRK_TV]

don't understand football too much huh??

[@Yoshi-qp1mg]

day 2 of protesting "howdy"

[@frankl3518]

I love ya Ben but i can't watch you break down film if you don't know the difference between Power and Counter

[@6StringGaming]

Cupcake schedule lol everyone they’ve played except the titans are .500 or better

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I mean this seriously undervalues the effect of bad weather on football games. Credit where it’s due Browns still needed to stop the run but in todays nfl taking away the likelihood and percentage on success of throws due to wind and rain it has a massive effect on the under. It’s why Professional DFS bettors and gamblers look to the weather.

[@thesportsfein]

Stop acting like it was a fucking snow storm! It was light rain and it didn’t even rain all game! Take the L! What typa “championship” team can only play in good weather lmaoooo

[@GetnBrains]

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@boats1980sf]

2 point win on a missed FG by the other team means the defense didn't smother anybody just the browns were on the right side of luck. Also good thing, that DPI was botched because it saved the day for the browns. Congrats on the W no matter what but context matters

[@Bobw324]

What the difference in score has to do with if the Browns defense smothered the 49ers or not ? How many three and out ? Did the 49ers scored wayyyy less than they usually do ? What's the time of possession for each team ? How many passing yards ? ... That's more the kind of things that can show if the Browns D was dominant.

[@PweeBurntPizza]

Umm so obviously you only watched the highlights.. Real fans and guru's of the game know Browns defense absolutely crushed the 49ers. FGs are either made or not. That has no bearing on how well the defense dominated the 9ers. Either make the FG or you don't.

[@dom19945]

Tell me you didn’t watch the game without telling me you didn’t watch the game.

[@yosh322]

refball sucked on both ends man, there was an Njoku TD called back for a horrible holding call on Wyatt Teller

[@northside4767]

It doesn’t matter if they made the field-goal or not, that still would’ve been only 20 points allowed. The 49ers were scoring at least 30 points a game up until that point, 42 their previous outing. Brown’s defense absolutely did smother.

[@collegepennsylvania837]

“The gospel is that I am so sinful that Jesus had to die for me, yet so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. I can’t feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone.” - Tim Keller

[@mattponikvar4944]

Hell yeah brother, go Browns

[@t4d0W]

'Thus the world rained for 40 days and flooded the Earth. Enough time passed and Noah wondered if the flooding subsided. So he gathered two pigeons knowing they will return if the land was dry. He let them loose and decreed 'Go Birds'. - Some optimistic Eagles Fan

[@kiddsexy13]

That throw by Purdy is why he shouldn't be compared to Joe Montana.

[@dreamslayer5314]

Really? Joe Montana's first three games in 1980 (his second year) he went 0 comp 0 att so I assume he didn't start or play, then he proceeded to lose 7 of the next 8 games. Your right Purdy is no Montana. BTW 15 TD to 9 Int. Put some respect on Purdy he probably isn't going to be Joe Montana but the Kid is legit.

[@bazimyan]

Clown comment. I'd love to see you put up Montana's stats right up to Purdy's at the same point in their careers and then say that again