ESPN's media personality Pat McAfee is one of the most polarizing talking heads out there right now. He has his fair share of fans, but he has an even larger audience that loathes him while he's on screen. Say what you will about the former Indianapolis Colts punter, but it is certainly nice to hear a national media member speak highly of the Cleveland Browns on the airwaves.
While hosting his show on ESPN, McAfee gave the Browns franchise their flowers, saying that he loves what he sees in Cleveland right now:
“The Browns refuse to Browns,” - @PatMcAfeeShow and the crew LOVE what they’re seeing from Todd Monken and the Browns. pic.twitter.com/gKQJujKthc
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) October 19, 2026
The Browns show signs of being the Browns at times during every game, but McAfee is right. Cleveland's defense has been stout this season, and the offense has strung drives together, even though they do need to find consistency in that. If they can get back to a solid ground game to take pressure off Deshaun Watson, the Browns could find their way into the playoffs this season.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Pat McAfee comments on the state of the Browns in 2026