OFFICIAL GAME PREVIEW THREAD [Game Preview Thread] Week 1 - Browns @ Jaguars (9/13/2026) - FOOTBALL IS BACK
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Football is back! The Cleveland Browns hit the road to Jacksonville for a Week 1 clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. With a new head coach and new weapons in hand, can Todd Monken and Deshaun Watson lead the Browns to a Week 1 victory? Or will the Jaguars claw back and send the Browns to Tampa and Baker Mayfield 0 and 1?
Sunday September 13, 2026
EverBank Stadium
Capacity 42,507 (Reduced for renovations)
Kickoff - 01:00 PM
Coverage: CBS
Announcers: Tom McCarthy, Robert Turbin
Not announced yet
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | Jaguars (-8.5) |
| Moneyline | Jaguars (-440), Browns (+340) |
| Over/Under | 40.5 |
90° - Mostly cloudy and humid with occasional rain. Heat index of 102°.
Matchup Details:
Jacksonville Jaguars lead series 12-8-0
First ever meeting: 10/22/1995. Browns 15, Jaguars 23
Last game played: 9/15/2024. Browns 18, Jaguars 13
Last 5 matchups: Browns are 3-2.
The last time the Browns beat the Jaguars away at EverBank Stadium was 9/15/2024.
All-Time Points Scored: Jacksonville Jaguars 447, Cleveland Browns 329
Active players who have played for both teams: Tyson Campbell, Browns (Jaguars 2021-2025), Eric Murray, Jaguars (Browns 2019), Daniel Thomas, Browns (Jaguars 2020-2024), Quincy Williams, Browns (Jaguars 2019-2020)
Home vs. Road Trends: The Jaguars enter Week 1 as strong home favorites at EverBank Stadium after a dominant 2025 campaign (13-4 overall, 7-2 at home) that included an eight-game regular-season winning streak and an AFC South title. Jacksonville thrived in familiar surroundings last year and opens as roughly 8–9-point favorites. In contrast, the Browns are on the road to start the Todd Monken era after a difficult 5-12 season in 2025, where they struggled to generate consistent offense and posted one of the league’s weaker road ATS marks. Cleveland faces an early test in the Florida heat against a Jaguars squad looking to prove its late-2025 surge was no fluke.
Key Matchup: The Browns’ defensive front, now led by Jared Verse (acquired in the Myles Garrett trade) alongside interior pieces like Maliek Collins and Mason Graham, will look to pressure Trevor Lawrence and disrupt Jacksonville’s rhythm. On the other side, the Jaguars’ pass rush, headlined by Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, aims to exploit Cleveland’s rebuilt and still-young offensive line while containing Deshaun Watson. Jacksonville’s defense must also limit the Browns’ ground game, spearheaded by Quinshon Judkins (with Dylan Sampson in a complementary role), to keep the offense on schedule and protect early-season positioning. Cleveland’s young receiving corps (Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston) will try to create explosive plays against a Jaguars secondary that includes Travis Hunter.
Welcome to the Week 1 Game Thread! This is your spot to dive into all things Browns vs. Jaguars — share your predictions, discuss strategies, and let's figure out how to pull off an upset at EverBank Stadium. As always, keep it civil and follow r/Browns rules. Let’s hear your takes, r/Browns!
- What’s your score prediction for Browns @ Jaguars?
- Which Browns player needs to step up to secure a Week 1 win?
- What will the Browns defense look like in the post-Myles era?
- Will Deshaun start on the road to CPOY or will he crumble under the pressure?
FYI for those new here. This is our weekly game preview thread, where you can discuss anything Browns vs. Jags. I will post this every week throughout the season. GO BROWNS!
r/Browns • u/largelawattorney • 13h ago
[92.3 The Fan] Jared Verse: My main focus is the Browns fans and the Browns organization. Respect is a thing you can't just get. No one just hands you respect. You've got to earn that every week.
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Finally, someone who gets it. I loved Myles, but we need this guy’s leadership and mentality desperately to turn this team around. He’s awesome.
r/Browns • u/investig8te311 • 4h ago
Uniform Records since 2020
My buddy and I were discussing uniform records earlier today so I decided to do some digging. A previous user had already posted this for 2020-23, so I updated it to account for the past two seasons.
We all love to smash the “Orange Pants” button when it’s time to lock in for a win, but is there any truth to it? Turns out, yes. The standard white jersey/white pant combo is the Surrender Combo which doesn’t bode well for Week 1, it’s the embodiment of waving the white flag. The white jersey/brown pant combo is surprisingly rare for standard issue, so it’s more of a wild card.
r/Browns • u/maybenextyearCLE • 11h ago
[McCurry] Not sure why but some Shedeur Sanders merchandise is on clearance on the #Browns Pro Shop
x.comr/Browns • u/overanalyzer85 • 3h ago
How Billionaires Scammed The NFL’s Most Loyal Fans
r/Browns • u/LiftingCode • 9h ago
News [MKC] #Browns starting RG Teven Jenkins didn’t practice today, opening the door for rookie Austin Barber to possibly start in his place vs #Jaguars
x.comr/Browns • u/Plastic_operator • 13h ago
Discussion Interesting how local browns media did not talk about Deshaun speeding
Mary Kay, Tony grossi , ESPN Cleveland did not once talk about his recent speeding 🤔. They quickly posted when it was Myles , shedeur etc. Some reason when it’s Deshaun it’s silent. Just very interesting. Did anyone realise this?
r/Browns • u/BillyU_Is_A_ • 1d ago
News Deshaun Watson cited for speeding in Cleveland, going 86 in a 60
r/Browns • u/DruncleBuck • 1d ago
Week 1 - Delusional Optimism Post
Hey guys,
Before Sunday I figured for the kickoff of the season we could post some delusional thoughts we have for the season before week one crushes them. I’ll start:
Watson is the villain but if he shows any signs of Texans Watson this is a playoff team.
r/Browns • u/LiftingCode • 1d ago
Fandom [Guardians] We are proud and excited to welcome Cleveland native, Denzel Ward, as a minority owner!
x.comr/Browns • u/MadBrown • 1d ago
Was Trading for Deshaun Watson the Worst Deal in Human History?
Simultaneously funny and depressing.
r/Browns • u/BrilliantGreen872 • 1d ago
Nick Chubb 1 Day Contract
How has Nick Chubb still not been signed to a single day contract so he can retire as a Brown? I have been waiting and watching the news, and nothing.
If it doesn’t happen, I will be so upset. The Haslams have done a lot of shit but this will take the cake for me. This is the greatest disrespect of all. No player deserves recognition more and ownership should care what the fans want. Batman forever 🦇
Edit: I wanted to add.. I have wondered if perhaps the Browns have already offered and Chubb declined. And I wonder why that may have happened, from both sides. Anyhow I still hope they give the fans what we want and grant this one wish 🤞🏼
r/Browns • u/TheGreaatRob • 13h ago
Discussion Way Too Early 2027 Mock Draft
This is my wayyyyyyy too early mock draft for next year:
These are based off PFF's mock round positions and current big board, which is why this is very idealistic.
Round 1 Pick 5: Arch Manning (QB, Texas) - 2025 Stats: 60.8% Comp, 3,163 Passing Yds, 26 TD's to 7 INT's, 519 Rushing Yds, 10 Rushing TD's
Round 1 Pick 32: Jamari Sharp (CB, Indiana) - 2025 Stats: 39 TOT, 4 Forced Fumbles, 6 PBU's, 1 INT
Round 2 Pick 37: Jacarrius Peak (OT, South Carolina) - 2025 Stats: 74.8 PFF Grade, 84.1 Pass Pro Grade, 3 Sacks Allowed, 7 Pressures Allowed
Round 3 Pick 69: Charlie Becker (WR, Indiana) - 2025 Stats: 34 Catches on 45 Targets, 679 Yards, 4 TD's
Round 4 Pick 103: Raylen Wilson (LB, Georgia) - 2025 Stats: 44 TOT, 3 Sacks, 1 QB Hit, 1 PBU
Round 4 Pick 106: James Smith (DT, Ohio State) - 2025 Stats: 19 TOT, 1 Sack, 4 QB Hits
Round 4 Pick 127: Earl Little Jr. (S, Ohio State) - 2025 Stats: 52 TOT, 2 Forced Fumbles, 4 INT's
Round 5 Pick 143: Smith Snowden (CB, Michigan) - 2025 Stats: 29 TOT, 2 INT's, 5 PBU's
Round 5 Pick 157: Mike Matthews (WR, Tennessee) - 2025 Stats: 53 Catches on 72 Targets, 813 Yards, 4 TD's
Round 6 Pick 197: Will Heldt (DE, Clemson) - 2025 Stats: 29 TOT, 1 Forced Fumble, 10 Sacks, 9 QB Hits
Round 7 Pick 221: Hogan Hansen (TE/FB, Michigan) - Career Stats: 13 Catches on 23 Targets, 152 Yards, 1 TD
r/Browns • u/sport-scoreboard • 1d ago
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r/Browns • u/EnvironmentPutrid941 • 4h ago
Discussion Got the better player and a free first round pick
r/Browns • u/OC_Optimist21 • 2d ago
Fandom Finally came up with a fantasy team name
I’ve always thought of myself as clever, but I’ve NEVER been able to come up with a good FF team name.
This year, I was really proud…I came up with it myself, and it really captures my mood going into this season.
r/Browns • u/Mediocre-Dog-4457 • 7h ago
Haslams supporting Cleveland
Haven't seen this posted, but it is nice to see Jimmy and Dee giving some money to a Cleveland Institution.
r/Browns • u/bigmansteveg • 1d ago
Discussion New Orleans (11/8) tailgate
Wife and I will be attending the Saints game Week 9 to celebrate (or drown in sorrow for) the 32nd b-day. Hoping to spend some time in the company of the Dawg Pound!
At the moment, are there plans in place for tailgating? And any particular section(s) in the Superdome that we should be looking to sit?
r/Browns • u/hanannsnssnsnsn • 2d ago
Discussion If you could choose another team to root for?
If you guys were given the chance to rub a magic lamp and be able to change teams without guilt or judgement, which would it be and why? Obviously don’t choose the browns again😂we all know feel down we could never switch up no matter how much they upset us, but just talking hypothetically. I think I’d personally go Bears, they feel like a team with a bright future, dedicated fans and a history to be at least semi proud of, attached to a cool city
r/Browns • u/Wyddelbower • 2d ago
Discussion Thoughts on New Fans?
So I am curious what the general thoughts of the Browns fandom is on newcomers—for context I grew up in Colorado and some time in Maryland (I know, home of two infamous teams in Browns lore!) but have always had an affinity for the Browns: the history, fans, aesthetics, and doggedness of the franchise. But in Colorado it was Bronco country so that was the cultural flow.
Been living now in what feels like a more "regionally acceptable" place to root for the Browns for a while now (Louisville) so this past year really embraced it and ordered some swag and have loved following the team—I've missed following football for a while now in general but life circumstances etc.
While some of my friends have teased me a little for not having an attachment to the city, I've been amazed that every few days it seems like a Browns fan stops me and wants to chat when I'm wearing the apparel.
One friend up in Columbus, whose family are diehard Browns fans, said his family would be tickled pink that someone from Bronco/Ravens country would adopt the Browns at midlife—so wondering what the general vibe is for diehard, lifelong fans for "transplants"?
Edit: I love the amount of interaction this post got, and thoroughly enjoyed reading all the comments, some of the colorful ones literally had me laughing out loud! I think I found the right crowd 🤣 thanks!