Cleveland Browns: Grades from loss vs. Dolphins

Looking at how each Cleveland Browns position group performed in the 30-24 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon.

Miraculously, the Cleveland Browns found another way to lose Sunday. Just when it appeared that victory was within their grasp, they ensured it wasn’t in the most unorthodox of ways, falling to the Miami Dolphins 30-24 in overtime.

Maybe it wasn’t so shocking, given Cleveland’s recent history of unprecedented losses, but fans are still beyond shaking their heads at this one. The Browns truly put everything they had into this game, seemingly doing everything right, yet falling short to a poor Dolphins team. It took overtime, and a missed field goal to get there, before Miami attained good field position and clinched the victory on a touchdown drive. For obvious reasons, this loss stings more than many for the Browns and their fans.

As the team moves forward, what must they work on to solidify positions at which they need improvement? What can the team take from the film and learn before next week’s game against the Washington Redskins? The following is a complete breakdown of each of the major position groups and how they performed in Sunday afternoon’s game.