Browns defense failed to do this for the first time all year in loss to Rams (cleveland.com)

“INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It was a first this year for the Browns defense.

But for a unit that is among the league’s best, it was a disappoint first.

The Browns failed to record a sack on Sunday, unable to take down Matthew Stafford in their 36-19 loss to the L.A. Rams.”

“My guys were ballin’ today, I was so fired up.”

Matthew Stafford on the offensive line. pic.twitter.com/W9oup9iQuI

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 4, 2023

NFC Playoff Picture, Week 13: Seahawks drop out of playoff spot following Rams win over Browns (fieldgulls)

“With a significantly remade roster from the Super Bowl team two seasons ago, the Los Angeles Rams are still better positioned to make the NFC playoffs than the Seattle Seahawks.

Despite Joe Flacco’s best efforts, the Cleveland Browns eventually fell apart late and the Rams were able to pull away for a 36-19 win. It’s the Rams’ third straight win, and after starting 3-6 while the Seahawks were 6-3, both teams are now 6-6 and the Rams have the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Seattle is now out of a playoff spot even before the Sunday Night Football clash between the Green Bay Packers (5-6) and Kansas City Chiefs. It’s very likely that they don’t get back in, either.”

Late interception thwarts strong start from Joe Flacco, dooms Browns vs. Rams in QB’s Cleveland debut (sports.yahhoo.com)

“Dustin Hopkins missed the extra point, leaving Cleveland trailing, 20-19. The Browns then had a chance to take the lead after their defense forced a three-and-out on the ensuing Rams possession. But Flacco underthrew Elijah Moore on a deep ball that John Johnson III intercepted.

The turnover set the Rams up for a late touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp to extend L.A.’s lead to 27-19. Cleveland turned the ball over on downs in its ensuing possession, and the Rams held on for the win.

It was a disappointing end to a promising start for Flacco that dropped the Browns to 7-5, leaving their playoff hopes floundering in the face of multiple key injuries. Flacco finished his Browns debut completing 23 of 44 passes for 254 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.”

2023 NFL season, Week 13: What We Learned from Sunday’s games (nfl.com)

“Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from all of Sunday’s action in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season. Catch up on each game’s biggest takeaways using the links below:

LATE WINDOW

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Carolina Panthers 18

Los Angeles Rams 36, Cleveland Browns 19

San Francisco 49ers 42, Philadelphia Eagles 19

EARLY WINDOW

Los Angeles Chargers 6, New England Patriots 0

Detroit Lions 33, New Orleans Saints 28

Atlanta Falcons 13, New York Jets 8

Arizona Cardinals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 10

Indianapolis Colts 31 Tennessee Titans 28 (OT)

Miami Dolphins 45, Washington Commanders 15

Houston Texans 22, Denver Broncos 17

SUNDAY NIGHT

Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers”