Why Shanahan considers the Browns to be the 49ers’ “biggest challenge yet.”.

In what was supposed to be San Francisco’s toughest test yet, the 49ers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys 42-10 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.

But as the 49ers’ Week 6 matchup against the Browns drew near, head coach Kyle Shanahan named a new foe as their most important contest.
Cleveland is also included in the itinerary.

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According to me, this game is the biggest challenge we’ve faced so far, Shanahan said to the media.
“Going into it, I assumed that was also going to be Dallas.
However, when you examine this, the defensive statistics for (Cleveland) stand out.
You can clearly see that they are either first or second in everything.
They only lack in the red zone because they have only had eight plays there all season.
The rest, however, is excellent.
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Shanahan gave the Browns high marks because, through five weeks, they have given up the fewest yards per game (196.8) and second-fewest points per game (15.0).
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In addition to being aware of Cleveland’s strong defense, Shanahan is also cognizant of the 49ers’ dominant offense, which scores an average of 33 points per game.

Shanahan told reporters, “We’re doing that too, offensively, right now.”.
“Therefore, it should be a fierce battle.
When you consider a team that is dedicated to running the ball like they are, like Cleveland, you see a defense like that.
That’s really the best and most efficient way to advance to the playoffs, in my opinion.
As a result, I anticipate this team staying there all season.
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The 2-2 Browns are no pushovers, even though they share the NFL’s unbeaten record with the Philadelphia Eagles and the 49ers.
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Cleveland is coming off a bye week and will be extra motivated considering their last game was an embarrassing 28-3 loss to their division rival Baltimore Ravens.

The 49ers must perform better than they did last time in Cleveland if they hope to score 30 points for a ninth straight regular-season game and win.
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The two teams last faced off at Cleveland Browns Stadium in 2015, when the Browns defeated the 49ers 24-10.