Browns Eliminated from Playoffs in 31-29 Loss to Titans

The Cleveland Browns fell short in a heartbreaking 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium, officially eliminated from playoff contention after a failed two-point conversion attempt in the final minutes sealed their fourth postseason miss in head coach Kevin Stefanski's six seasons.

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders delivered a standout performance in the defeat, completing 23 of 42 passes for 364 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, while adding a rushing score. His efforts brought the Browns within striking distance late in the fourth quarter, when he connected with tight end Harold Fannin Jr. for a touchdown that narrowed the Titans' lead to 31-29 with under two minutes remaining. The Browns opted to go for two points to tie the game, lining up running back Quinshon Judkins in a Wildcat formation. Judkins took the snap and ran right, intending to flip the ball to wide receiver Gage Larvadain, but he mishandled the exchange and eventually threw an incomplete pass across the field, ending the threat.

Stefanski, who earlier this season delegated play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, assumed full responsibility for the...