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The Battle of Ohio was a tight one from start to finish, as both teams put together lengthy drives. After a series of miscues by receivers and the Browns’ new kicker, QB Joe Flacco still had a chance to lead a comeback. And yet, another drop by a Browns receiver led to a Bengals interception, and a 17-16 win for the Bengals.
The Bengals received the opening kickoff and ran a playaction fake to TE Noah Fant for a completion out to near midfield. Cincinnati then used the ground game to grind out...
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The Browns took their first lead of the game with a long touchdown-scoring drive to open the third quarter. Unfortunately, they missed the extra point, and a drop by Jeudy led to an interception and short field for the Bengals. Cincinnati’s field goal put them up 17-16 heading into the final quarter of play — can Cleveland win the opener?
VS.Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Date/Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Local Television: WJW – Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) & Daryl Johnston (analyst)
Local Radio: ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX
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The Browns’ lengthy opening drive finished in the second quarter to tie the game at 7-7. After both teams then traded punts, the Bengals went back on top with a touchdown drive and 14-7 lead. Flacco then led the Browns into Cincinnati territory heading into the two-minute warning. Cleveland went pretty conservative after that and settled for a field goal, making it 14-10 at the half.
VS.Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Date/Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Local Television: WJW – Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) & Daryl Johnston (analyst)
Local Radio: ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan,...
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The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals kicked off Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season with a long touchdown drive each. The first quarter ended with the Browns still having the ball on their first possession before scoring on a 4th and 1 with a run up the middle.
Not all was positive for Cleveland on that touchdown, as starting RT Jack Conklin was slow to get up after the touchdown. The Browns long-term right tackle has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Conklin was seen entering the blue injury tent with the independent neurologist, indicating a concern with a...
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The Bengals took up half of the opening quarter with a touchdown drive. Cleveland is trying to drive still as we go to the second quarter, with Cincinnati up 7-0.
VS.Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Date/Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Local Television: WJW – Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) & Daryl Johnston (analyst)
Local Radio: ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX
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While many may try to crack jokes about the State of Ohio and Cleveland in particular, there is no doubt that being born and raised in Northern Ohio brings with it the greatest fandom possible. No other fanbase has had to endure what the Cleveland Browns one has. It has hardened our resolve, created communities where there wasn’t one, led to heartbreak and pain, given many an identity to fall back on and, often, leads to a connection with strangers all over the world.
It is the passion and dedication of Browns fans that led to Dawgs By Nature debuting...
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The Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals face off in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season, getting the first Battle of Ohio out of the way to start the year. You can join the conversations here on the site through our quarterly Game Thread (1st quarter one is already live), as well as joining or starting conversations in “The Feed.”
Injury reports tend to be a big deal during the NFL season, but Week 1 has fewer concerns than most weeks. We know that the Browns will be without DT Mike Hall Jr. due to recovery from injury...
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Today, the Cleveland Browns kick off their season with a home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. After a disappointing year a season ago, we’re holding out hope that the team’s offense and defense will be vastly improved and ready to get back to playoff contention. Will today’s game provide more optimism and hope, or will we be sent spiraling back into negativity again?
Here are some features we’ve had this week to help preview the game:
This is your game thread to discuss the first quarter of the game, so be sure to participate in the comments section below. As...
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The Cleveland Browns will not be at full strength on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, but reinforcements could be on the way quickly. DT Mike Hall Jr. was able to practice on Thursday and Friday this week, but was ruled out for the Week 1’s Battle of Ohio. RB Quinshon Judkins signed his rookie contract on Saturday, but Cleveland was given a two-week roster exemption for the second-round pick to ramp up to play.
The Browns depth chart on offense looks much better with Judkins in place, but it is lacking backup depth and is full of inexperience. With the...
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The Cleveland Browns 2025 NFL season kicks off on Sunday with a matchup against the in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals. While most of the DBN staff is predicting a victory in Week 1, the general public and betting markets believe that the Browns will once again be picking at the top of the NFL draft in 2026.
Surprisingly, Cleveland and Cincinnati fans have a similar rate of hope for their team’s direction starting the season.
With just a few hours until the first full slate of Sunday games gets started, I wanted to share a few predictions I have for the...
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The Cleveland Browns will not go into Sunday’s Week 1 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at full strength, but getting RB Quinshon Judkins signed on Saturday was a positive step for the 2025 season. Judkins, along with DT Mike Hall Jr., who has been ruled out due to his knee injury, are the final two main pieces to the Browns roster for this season. With or without Hall, the defense is expected to be very good, including this week, but what about the offense with Judkins?
We shared previously what we thought Cleveland’s offensive depth chart would look like with...
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The Cleveland Browns kick off their 2025 NFL season with a Week 1 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Most of the discussion around the Browns has been about the future, specifically the future as it involves QB Shedeur Sanders and, to a lesser degree, QB Dillon Gabriel. Starting 40-year-old Joe Flacco at the game’s most important position tends to push people to think ahead.
The Sanders fascination makes sense given his father, Deion Sanders, his success at Jackson State and Colorado, his perceived NFL draft stock and fall, as well as his stellar play in the first preseason game. It...
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