The 2020 Cleveland Browns enjoyed a historic breakthrough season, finishing with an 11-5 record to secure their first winning season since 2007 and their first playoff berth since 2002. Under NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, the team ended a long postseason drought and achieved a momentous 48-37 Wild Card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Led by a powerful rushing attack featuring Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, along with standout defensive performances from Myles Garrett, the Browns proved themselves as a resilient and ascending force in the AFC. The 2021 Cleveland Browns season was highlighted by a top-ranked defense that finished fifth in the NFL and a dominant rushing attack that led the league in yards per carry. Despite finishing with an 8-9 record, the team featured stellar individual performances, including Myles Garrett setting a franchise record with 16 sacks and Nick Chubb surpassing 1,200 rushing yards. The season also saw the emergence of talented rookies like Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Greg Newsome II, who helped anchor a unit that ranked in the top 12 for total, run, and pass defense.