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Cleveland Browns’ season took another disastrous turn in Week 10 as they fell 27-20 to the struggling New York Jets — and now, head coach Kevin Stefanski finds himself at the center of a growing storm. With critical late-game penalties and sloppy execution costing the Browns a chance at redemption, the loss has triggered outrage among fans and intensified speculation that Stefanski’s time in Cleveland could be nearing its end.
Costly mistakes seal Browns’ fate
The Browns had every opportunity to stage a comeback in the closing minutes. Trailing by just a touchdown, the defense needed one final stop to regain possession and give the offense a chance to tie the game. Instead, undisciplined play handed the Jets the victory.
On a crucial 3rd-and-16, linebacker Devin Bush was flagged for defensive holding — a penalty that granted the Jets a free first down and extended their drive. Moments later, Cameron Thomas jumped offside on a play the Jets had no intention of snapping, effectively ending the game as New York ran out the clock.
These mental lapses capped off a performance marred by inconsistency and poor execution across all phases. The Browns allowed touchdowns on both a kickoff and a punt, further compounding their self-inflicted wounds.
Fans erupt as calls to fire Kevin Stefanski grow louder
The loss didn’t just hurt the Browns’ playoff hopes — it ignited fury within the fan base. Cleveland’s defeat came at the hands of a one-win Jets team that had traded away multiple Pro Bowlers at the deadline, a fact that made the collapse all the more embarrassing.
Social media was immediately flooded with anger, with fans directing their frustrations squarely at Stefanski and the team’s leadership.
A fan wrote: “Same story every week — penalties, poor execution, and zero accountability. How many times do we have to watch this collapse?”
Another fan echoed the sentiment, saying, “It’s not just the players anymore. The coaching has no direction, and Kevin Stefanski looks completely lost.”
Some even demanded immediate change, with one post reading, “This team has too much talent to keep embarrassing itself. Stefanski’s time is up.”
Leadership under pressure
With each passing week, patience in Cleveland continues to erode. Stefanski, who once guided the team to a playoff berth and earned praise for his offensive acumen, now faces scrutiny for a lack of discipline, questionable game management, and an apparent inability to rally his squad in crucial moments.
The Browns’ ownership will now have a tough decision to make. While firing Kevin Stefanski mid-season would be a drastic move, the team’s lack of cohesion and repeated late-game failures have made the possibility increasingly realistic.
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