The Browns tied a franchise record by playing in their fourth overtime game this year. The team also played in four in 1989. Cleveland is the first NFL team since Arizona in 2011 to play four overtime games in a season.
The Browns had four takeaways (two interceptions and two fumble recoveries) to increase their total to 20 on the season. The 20 takeaways are their most through seven weeks since 1989 (20). The Browns have 11 interceptions this season after recording seven in all of 2017. After seven games this year, the Browns have a turnover ratio of +10 after finishing 2017 at -28.
DL Myles Garrett recorded two sacks and one forced fumble. He is leading the team with 7.0 sacks this season. Garrett's 7.0 sacks are the most by a Brown through the first seven weeks of a season. With 14.0 sacks in just 18 career games, Garrett has the fourth-most sacks by a Brown in their first two seasons.
BROWNS MOST SACKS: FIRST SEVEN WEEKS
| Player | Pos. | Year | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Myles Garrett | DL | 2018 | 7.0 |
| 2. Anthony Pleasant | DL | 1995 | 6.5 |
| 3t. Courtney Brown | DL | 2003 | 6.0 |
| 3t. Jamir Miller | LB | 2001 | 6.0 |
BROWNS MOST SACKS IN FIRST TWO SEASONS
| Player | Pos. | Years | G | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Reggie Camp | DL | 1983-84 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2. Kamerion Wimbley | LB | 2006-07 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 3. Jabaal Sheard | DL | 2011-12 | 32 | 15.5 |
| 4. Myles Garrett | DL | 2017-18 | 18 | 14.0 |
| 5. Michael Dean Perry | DL | 1988-89 | 32 | 13.0 |
| 6. Marcus Benard | LB | 2009-10 | 21 | 11.0 |
WR Jarvis Landry recorded a season-high 10 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. Landry has recorded at least two receptions in each of his past 70 games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL. His 441 receptions are the most all-time by an NFL player through their first five seasons. Landry is leading the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (489) this season. His 41 receptions are the fourth-most by a Brown through the first seven weeks.
NFL RECEIVING LEADERS: CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 2+ REC., ACTIVE
| Player | Pres. Team | No. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Antonio Brown | Pittsburgh | 106 |
| 2. Jarvis Landry | Cleveland | 70 |
| 3. Larry Fitzgerald | Arizona | 68 |
NFL ALL-TIME RECEIVING: REC. IN FIRST FIVE YEARS
| Player | Years | G | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jarvis Landry | 2014-18 | 71 | 441 |
| 2. Larry Fitzgerald | 2004-08 | 76 | 426 |
| 3. Torry Holt | 1999-03 | 80 | 423 |
| 4. A.J. Green | 2011-15 | 76 | 415 |
BROWNS MOST RECEPTIONS: FIRST SEVEN WEEKS
| Player | Pos. | Year | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1t. Jordan Cameron | TE | 2013 | 45 |
| 1t. Ozzie Newsome | TE | 1984 | 45 |
| 3. Mac Speedie | WR | 1952 | 42 |
| 4. Jarvis Landry | WR | 2018 | 41 |
| 5. Ozzie Newsome | TE | 1983 | 39 |
Rookie QB Baker Mayfield passed for 215 yards, two touchdown, zero interceptions and a career-high 104.4 rating. His 1,090 passing yards are the most by a Brown in their first four starts.
BROWNS MOST PASSING YARDS: FIRST FOUR STARTS
| Player | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baker Mayfield | 2018 | 1,090 |
| 2. Brandon Weeden | 2012 | 997 |
Rookie RB Nick Chubb led the Browns with 80 rushing yards, including a 1-yard score. He has three rushing touchdowns on the season.
LB Christian Kirksey recorded 10 tackles, one fumble recovery and one interception. He has an interception in each of the past two games.
On Tampa Bay's first possession, the Browns recorded their first safety since Oct. 5, 2014. DL Trevon Coley was credited with the tackle-for-a-loss in the end zone.
TE David Njoku recorded four receptions for 52 yards and one touchdown. He is tied for the team lead with two receiving touchdowns this season. His six career receiving touchdowns are the third-most by a Browns TE in their first two seasons.
BROWNS TE MOST RECEIVING TDS IN FIRST TWO SEASONS
| Player | Games | Years | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ozzie Newsome | 32 | 1978-79 | 11 |
| 2. Oscar Roan | 25 | 1975-76 | 7 |
| 3. David Njoku | 23 | 2017-18 | 6 |
RB Duke Johnson Jr. recorded four receptions. He has 206 career receptions, the fifth-most by a Browns player through their first four years.
BROWNS ALL-TIME RECEIVING: REC. IN FIRST FOUR YEARS
| Player | Pos. | Years | G | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kevin Johnson | WR | 1999-02 | 64 | 274 |
| 2. Braylon Edwards | WR | 2005-08 | 58 | 228 |
| 3. Kellen Winslow | TE | 2004-08 | 44 | 219 |
| 4. Ozzie Newsome | TE | 1978-81 | 64 | 213 |
| 5. Duke Johnson Jr. | RB | 2015-18 | 55 | 206 |
| 6. Eric Metcalf | RB | 1989-92 | 56 | 187 |
DL Emmanuel Ogbah registered 1.5 sacks and two passes defensed. He has 11 sacks in his career.
LB Jamie Collins Sr. registered an interception. DB T.J. Carrie recorded one forced fumble. Rookie LB Genard Avery recovered a fumble.
DBs Damarious Randall (12) and Briean Boddy-Calhoun (10) each recorded career-highs for tackles.
DL Larry Ogunjobi recorded half of a sack to increase his season total to 4.0.
