There weren’t many people who thought the Cleveland Browns could pull off the upset facing the previously undefeated 49ers. But the team rode on the back of their elite defense and got just enough offense to win without quarterback Deshaun Watson and Joel Bitonio.
Some asked if the Browns’ defense is for real suggesting they hadn’t beaten any great offenses but they shut down Brock Purdy from the start a player who was getting MVP buzz around the league. It was an ugly and hard-fought victory but good teams find a way to win these games and Cleveland did just this.
All in all, this is a huge win for the Browns as they look to get to an easier stretch coming up as they look to make a run at the playoffs. 3-2 after five games two without your franchise QB is huge.
Let’s take a look at how fans reacted to the game on Twitter.
https://t.co/TYa0LFlPt9 pic.twitter.com/MeuV2JLDDm
— Jake Burns (@jake_burns18) October 15, 2023
PUT SOME RESPECT ON KEVIN STEFANSKI’S NAME. pic.twitter.com/4Hz9v8UfJm
— Tyler Johnson (@T_johnson_TJ) October 15, 2023
HE MISSED IT‼️‼️‼️
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) October 15, 2023
What a win!!! This defense is for real special. #DawgPound
— Brad Ward (@WardonSports) October 15, 2023
coming back to this. for the first time in my lifetime, I think this is a Browns team that won't back down from anyone. https://t.co/GsBOmRtdg6
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) October 15, 2023
We the BEST in the World.
— Greg Newsome II (@gnewsii) October 15, 2023
Martin Emerson needs more respect on his name #DawgPound
— Jacob Roach (@roachizm13) October 15, 2023
Amen
No other team better come into the mentions on this one https://t.co/cgsQRdQToh
— Andrew Spayde (@AndrewSpayde) October 15, 2023
#DawgPound The Cleveland Browns just beat the best team in the football
Without Deshaun Watson
Without Nick Chubb
Without Joel Bitonio
Without Jack ConklinThis is the kind of win that changes the course of a season.
— Cody Suek (@CodySuek) October 15, 2023
This is exactly right.
I was skeptical before today's game, and I was critical during the game but none of that undercuts the credit I will give to Kevin Stefanski and the entire Browns team for getting this win.
It's a massive accomplishment. https://t.co/23ly6Wplv2
— Andrew Spayde (@AndrewSpayde) October 15, 2023
what a signing 54 was, man. For $6m/year? Lol icing on the cake
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) October 15, 2023
49ers had won 15 straight regular season… until today
49ers had scored 30 points in every regular season game since TNF in December of 2022 … until today
— Quincy Carrier (@Kwen_C) October 15, 2023
I told you guys they had a shot today. What a game!!!
— Rod BLuhM #D4L (@CLERodB) October 15, 2023
May The Schwartz Defense Be With You https://t.co/aNX6QmjcWL pic.twitter.com/K45eEbqZ6r
— Roger 1st in Cuyahoga Falls (@Roger1stCFalls) October 15, 2023
The Browns never win games they’re not supposed to win. This was your typical Browns game with your most untypical ending ever.
— Joe B (@JoeB_inCLE) October 15, 2023
https://t.co/oYHbmSxWFk pic.twitter.com/rBm1EB7jLF
— Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) October 15, 2023
The NFC watching the 49ers lose to the Browns pic.twitter.com/mHtewxQ4tV
— Blake Garman (@FrostedBlakes34) October 15, 2023
The Browns went the ENTIRE game without:
All Pro, Nick Chubb
All Pro, Joel Bitonio
All Pro talent, Deshaun Watson.
We aren’t worried either. #DawgPound
— The Garage Beers Podcast (@TheGarageBeers) October 15, 2023
The Browns handed the previously unbeaten 49ers (5-0) their 1st loss of the season Sunday.
Per @Stathead, it was Cleveland’s 1st win over an opponent that entered the game 5-0 or better since Nov. 2, 1969, against the Cowboys (6-0).
— Jason Starrett (@starrettjason) October 15, 2023
PJ Walker to the Cleveland Browns fanbase after ending the unbeaten streaks of Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers: #SFvsCLE #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/ju2vfukNVo
— Rami Hanna (@WhoElseButRami) October 15, 2023
Browns defense is beating the 49ers up plain and simple.
They talked the talked pregame and are currently walking the walk. deebo and CMC taking huge hits and have both left hurt.
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) October 15, 2023
Browns D will give this team a shot in any game
— Clevta (@Clevta) October 15, 2023
The white helmets are no longer cursed
— fire scott satterfield (@_ShadyV3) October 15, 2023
