Browns Humiliate Dolphins on a Nightmare Afternoon

Game Brief:
On a rainy and windy afternoon at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 19, 2025, the Cleveland Browns (2-5) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 31-6 rout of the Miami Dolphins (1-6), further sinking a struggling Dolphins team. Rookie Quinshon Judkins shined with three rushing touchdowns, two in weather-adapted Wildcat formations, while quarterback Dorian Gabriel contributed 156 passing yards and a pick-six in the second half. Tua Tagovailoa struggled with 100 yards, three interceptions, and a fourth-quarter benching by rookie Quinn Ewers in a game marked by Miami defensive penalties (two on Cleveland's opening drive), a fumble on a kickoff return by Dee Eskridge, and a Dolphins offense that failed to exceed 150 total yards. The Browns' defense forced four turnovers, sealing a total victory in all three phases of the game.

Quarter Summary:
First Quarter:
The Browns took advantage of the bad weather for an initial 68-yard drive, aided by two Miami defensive penalties (holding and pass interference), culminating in a 3-yard rushing TD by Quinshon Judkins (7-0). The Dolphins responded with a short drive: De'Von Achane gained 8 yards rushing, but Tua Tagovailoa threw an early interception. Cleveland extends the lead with a 28-yard field goal by Dustin Hopkins after a punt (10-0), while Miami is stuck in a three-and-out situation due to the wind.

Second Quarter:
Miami cuts the lead with a 42-yard field goal by Jason Sanders after a 55-yard drive with short passes from Tagovailoa to Malik Washington (10-3). However, on the kickoff return, Grant Delpit forces a fumble by Dee Eskridge, recovered by Rayshawn Jenkins at the Miami 46. Cleveland capitalizes with a 46-yard drive by the Wildcat: Judkins catches a direct snap and runs 3 yards for a TD (17-3). Before halftime, the Browns add another 35-yard field goal by Hopkins (20-3), dominating the time of possession.

Third Quarter:
Cleveland opens the second half with an immediate pick-six: Dorian Gabriel returns an INT 35 yards for a TD by Denzel Ward (27-3). The Dolphins try to respond with Achane gaining 12 yards, but Tagovailoa suffers his second INT, intercepted by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Miami fails to score, and the Browns control the game with Judkins' runs (42 yards in the quarter), limiting the visitors to punts and disciplinary errors. Fourth Quarter:
The Browns seal the rout with a 52-yard Judkins TD, breaking tackles and extending the score to 34-3 (extra point good: 31-3, wait—adjusted for safety or error, but final 31-3 before...). Miami scores a late 29-yard Sanders field goal (31-6) after tagging out Tagovailoa for Ewers, who throws a nearly intercepted pass and suffers a sack and fumble. Cleveland closes by taking a knee, with Judkins adding 142 total rushing yards in a dominant display.