1986 Cleveland Browns schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
12-4-0 1-1 6308 4483 1825 29 352 5930 3696 2234 38 338
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The Cleveland Browns' forty-first season was in 1986, and it was the third season Marty Schottenheimer served as the head coach of the team. They finished the year 12-4-0 in the regular season and 1-1 in the playoffs, eventually losing to the Denver Broncos 23-20.

Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 @ Chicago Bears 31-41
Week 2 @ Houston Oilers 23-20
Week 3 Cincinnati Bengals 13-30
Week 4 Detroit Lions 24-21
Week 5 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24
Week 6 Kansas City Chiefs 20-7
Week 7 Green Bay Packers 14-17
Week 8 @ Minnesota Vikings 23-20
Week 9 @ Indianapolis Colts 24-9
Week 10 Miami Dolphins 26-16
Week 11 @ Los Angeles Raiders 14-27
Week 12 Pittsburgh Steelers 37-31
Week 13 Houston Oilers 13-10
Week 14 @ Buffalo Bills 21-17
Week 15 @ Cincinnati Bengals 34-3
Week 16 San Diego Chargers 47-17

Playoffs

Week Opponent Score Notes
Divisional Round New York Jets 23-20
Conference Championship Denver Broncos 20-23

Coaches

Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator: Lindy Infante Defensive Coordinator: Dave Adolph Quarterbacks Coach: Lindy Infante Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Mann Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd Running Backs Coach: Joe Pendry Tight Ends Coach: Charlie Davis Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti, Dave Adolph Secondary Coach: Tom Olivadotti Special Teams Coach: Bill Cowher Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Special Assistant: Darvin Wallis Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy