Browns Dominate Dolphins 31–6 in the Rain: Judkins, Defense Drown Miami’s Mojo

After weeks of discussion about dialing up the blitz, Browns Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz unleashed the heat — and it worked. Miles Garrett notched his fifth sack of the season, rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger blew up a key third-down play for a tackle for loss, and safety Grant Delpit looked like he was everywhere at once.

Delpit’s night was spectacular: he forced a special-teams fumble, sacked Tagovailoa on a blitz, and delivered several highlight-reel hits. That aggressiveness paid off — the Browns forced a near-safety, flipped field position, and dominated the line of scrimmage.

Cornerback Tyson Campbell intercepted a tipped pass from safety Rayshawn Jenkins and took it to the house for a touchdown. Later, Jenkins got a pick of his own, as did Ronnie Hickman, sealing a defensive clinic for Cleveland.

The Other Sideline: McDaniel’s Shades, Not His Team

While the Browns played with focus and fire, Miami looked dazed — and not just because of the rain. The Dolphins committed penalty after penalty, especially on special teams, sabotaging any rhythm.

Coach Mike McDaniel, known for his futuristic offense and equally futuristic fashion sense, watched in frustration behind his signature DITA Midnight Special sunglasses — titanium frames, two-tone plating, handcrafted perfection. It may have been dark and cloudy in Cleveland, but hey, he looked good. The team, not so much.

Miami’s offense was so cold that McDaniel practically needed those shades to block out the reality. Between missed reads, tipped passes, and three Tua interceptions, it was a long, gray afternoon on the shores of Lake Erie.

A Complete Win

Cleveland’s special teams set the tone, the defense finished the job, and Judkins did the rest. Even the kicker was perfect, and for once, the Browns avoided the kind of game-killing penalties that have haunted them in years past.

By the time the two-minute warning arrived, the game was all but over. Gabriel notched his first win in the “Hawai’ian Lefty Bowl,” Judkins took home the game ball, and Stefanski finally exhaled.

For one damp, glorious Sunday in Cleveland, the Browns looked like a team that knew exactly who they were: tough, disciplined, and dangerous.

And for Miami? Let’s just say their coach’s sunglasses were the only thing shining.