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How the Browns play under each ref or ref crew

Every Browns game grouped by individual official, or by the same seven officials on the field. Over this sample the Browns are 51-90 (36.2%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 6:12 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-09-01 – 2026-02-08)

Browns record: 51-90 (36.2%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Browns games with Brad Allen, the Browns draw 2.8 more flags thrown per game than opponents (11-game sample).

    11 games in sample

    Brad Allen profile →

  • Win rate pattern

    Pattern

    When Roy Ellison officiates, the Browns are 0-10 (0.0%) in 10 games, 36.2 pts below their 36.2% sample average.

    10 games in sample

    Roy Ellison profile →

Kent Payne

10 games with the Browns · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+33.8 pts vs team
Totals

43.3 avg

60.0% over 44.9

-2.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Freeman

9 games with the Browns · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+30.5 pts vs team
Totals

43.2 avg

55.6% over 44.9

-2.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.8

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Rusty Baynes

9 games with the Browns · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+30.5 pts vs team
Totals

45.4 avg

66.7% over 44.9

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Carl Paganelli

8 games with the Browns · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

45.3 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.7

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Anthony Jeffries

8 games with the Browns · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

41 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-5.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.1

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Thomas Eaton

8 games with the Browns · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

41.3 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-4.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tim Podraza

9 games with the Browns · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

+19.4 pts vs team
Totals

35 avg

22.2% over 44.9

-11.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Clay Martin

9 games with the Browns · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

+19.4 pts vs team
Totals

43.2 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-2.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dale Shaw

9 games with the Browns · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

+19.4 pts vs team
Totals

46 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Todd Prukop

10 games with the Browns · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

46.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

James Coleman

10 games with the Browns · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

43.1 avg

70.0% over 44.9

-2.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Fred Bryan

10 games with the Browns · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

41.9 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-4.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.5

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Jeff Seeman

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

46 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Jonah Monroe

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

30 avg

12.5% over 44.9

-16.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Brad Rogers

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

45.3 avg

75.0% over 44.9

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tom Stephan

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

48 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Mike Carr

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

45.1 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jimmy Russell

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

42.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-3.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jerome Boger

8 games with the Browns · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

41.4 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-4.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Steed

11 games with the Browns · ~5-6

Win rate

45.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+9.3 pts vs team
Totals

42.6 avg

54.5% over 44.9

-3.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.3

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Greg Wilson

9 games with the Browns · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

36.1 avg

22.2% over 44.9

-9.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ryan Dickson

9 games with the Browns · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

42.2 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-3.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Shawn Hochuli

9 games with the Browns · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

39.9 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-6.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Rick Patterson

9 games with the Browns · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

44 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Don Willard

9 games with the Browns · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

46.9 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Daniel Gallagher

9 games with the Browns · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

44.3 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ronald Torbert

10 games with the Browns · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

35.3 avg

20.0% over 44.9

-10.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tony Michalek

10 games with the Browns · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

56 avg

80.0% over 44.9

+10.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tony Josselyn

10 games with the Browns · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

38.4 avg

30.0% over 44.9

-7.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Mark Perlman

8 games with the Browns · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+1.3 pts vs team
Totals

48.1 avg

62.5% over 44.9

+2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tom Hill

8 games with the Browns · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+1.3 pts vs team
Totals

45.6 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Keith Washington

11 games with the Browns · ~4-7

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+0.2 pts vs team
Totals

36.8 avg

18.2% over 44.9

-9.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Boris Cheek

11 games with the Browns · ~4-7

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+0.2 pts vs team
Totals

43.5 avg

27.3% over 44.9

-2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Sarah Thomas

12 games with the Browns · ~4-8

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

39.8 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-6.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jim Quirk

10 games with the Browns · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-6.2 pts vs team
Totals

46.9 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jimmy Buchanan

10 games with the Browns · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-6.2 pts vs team
Totals

45.7 avg

60.0% over 44.9

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brian Bolinger

10 games with the Browns · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-6.2 pts vs team
Totals

42.6 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-3.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.9

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Brad Allen

11 games with the Browns · ~3-8

Win rate

27.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

-8.9 pts vs team
Totals

44.5 avg

45.5% over 44.9

-1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.8

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Jerod Phillips

8 games with the Browns · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

37.1 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-8.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

John Hussey

8 games with the Browns · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

46.3 avg

62.5% over 44.9

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dyrol Prioleau

8 games with the Browns · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

46.4 avg

37.5% over 44.9

+0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Terry Killens Jr.

8 games with the Browns · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

41.4 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-4.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Land Clark

8 games with the Browns · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

48.9 avg

62.5% over 44.9

+2.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bruce Stritesky

8 games with the Browns · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

46.3 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Barry Anderson

13 games with the Browns · ~3-10

Win rate

23.1%

Team baseline 36.2%

-13.1 pts vs team
Totals

40.9 avg

53.8% over 44.9

-5.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.2

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Allen Baynes

9 games with the Browns · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

43.4 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Greg Meyer

9 games with the Browns · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

47 avg

66.7% over 44.9

+1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

David Meslow

9 games with the Browns · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

42.8 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-3.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Shawn Smith

9 games with the Browns · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

47.3 avg

55.6% over 44.9

+1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dino Paganelli

9 games with the Browns · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

43.2 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-2.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Frank LeBlanc

9 games with the Browns · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

40.1 avg

22.2% over 44.9

-5.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bill Vinovich

11 games with the Browns · ~2-9

Win rate

18.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-18.0 pts vs team
Totals

45.9 avg

54.5% over 44.9

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Adrian Hill

11 games with the Browns · ~2-9

Win rate

18.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-18.0 pts vs team
Totals

47.2 avg

72.7% over 44.9

+1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

CLE tendency

Bryan Neale

8 games with the Browns · ~1-7

Win rate

12.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

-23.7 pts vs team
Totals

43.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mearl Robinson

8 games with the Browns · ~1-7

Win rate

12.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

-23.7 pts vs team
Totals

45.4 avg

75.0% over 44.9

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Roy Ellison

10 games with the Browns · ~0-10

Win rate

0.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-36.2 pts vs team
Totals

48.7 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+2.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Browns's opponents when positive

Balanced

Late-game proxy

How Cleveland Browns compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Close games (≤7 pt margin)

7pt proxy

78 of 168 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricClose games (≤7 pt margin)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts44.243.8+0.4
Avg flags13.413+0.4
Over rate42.3%46.4%-4.1 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 168 total games in sample

Pregame toss-ups

spread

102 of 168 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricPregame toss-upsFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts43.443.8-0.4
Avg flags13.113+0.1
Over rate43.1%46.4%-3.3 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 168 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Browns games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same seven officials worked together on the Browns games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Browns went 51-90 (36.2%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: flag differential. A positive number means opponents are flagged more often than the Browns.

Ref×team W-L rebuilt from 2283 ESPN game logs. 4544/5864 ref×team pairs meet the 3+ game matrix gate. Official names canonicalized (122 slots); 0 reverse-name ghosts removed.

League-wide ref profiles

Kent Payne45.7% over 44.9Greg Wilson45.2% over 44.9Patrick Turner49.4% over 44.9Jerod Phillips48.7% over 44.9Allen Baynes48.3% over 44.9Brad Freeman51.4% over 44.9Keith Washington43.2% over 44.9Mark Pellis48.0% over 44.9Greg Meyer45.3% over 44.9Boris Cheek47.6% over 44.9Tim Podraza49.0% over 44.9Eugene Hall50.0% over 44.9