Is the Cleveland Browns defense better this season than it was last season with Myles Garrett?

The Cleveland Browns defense has been one of the biggest reasons behind the team's surprising 4-2 start, but is this year's unit actually better than the 2025 defense that featured Myles Garrett? Despite losing one of the NFL's most dominant pass rushers, Cleveland continues making game-changing plays, including a statement performance in its 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. With Denzel Ward leading the secondary and Jared Verse helping usher in a new era defensively, the Browns have found ways to deliver when it matters most. But here's where the debate gets interesting: last year's defense ranked among the league's best in several statistical categories, while this year's group might be passing the eye test in ways the numbers don't fully capture. Which defense has been more impressive through six games, and how much should winning and situational execution factor into that evaluation? Subscribe and ring the bell for the latest talk about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes: https://bit.ly/ucss_subscribe Follow on Twitter:   / ultclesports   Watch live on YouTube 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on YouTube and WKYC+ on your Roku and Fire TV apps! The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show is your daily source of the best conversation about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as sports throughout Northeast Ohio. Produced by Mike Lucas, Anthony Antonelli, and Earl Mauldin. Hosted by Jay Crawford, Adam the Bull, G Bush, Jason Lloyd, and Tyvis Powell.