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Podcast: The Ringer NFL Show
Episode: The Play Sheet [VIDEO]: How the Browns Defense Smothered the 49ers
Description: The Ringer’s Ben Solak looks at the turnaround in Cleveland, where the Browns were near dead last in run defense last season, but have skyrocketed to fifth under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. This past Sunday, a combination of a smothering pass rush, clever alignments, and some new contributors on the Browns defense handed Kyle Shanahan and his 49ers their first loss of the season.Producer: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices