Akron Beacon Journal
- Patrick McManamon: Browns are just as bad as we thought
- Marla Ridenour: Second half revives Peterson
- George Thomas: Quinn taking blame for loss
Canton Repository
- Steve Doerschuk: Browns loss to Vikings is reminder of past
Cleveland Plain Dealer
- Terry Pluto: Browns don't offer much optimism
- Bud Shaw: Quinn's spotty showing in opener revives echoes of 2008's woes
- Britt Braudo: Once again, Cribbs' special-team brilliance provides a little sunshine on cloudy opening day
Columbus Dispatch
- Michael Arace: Browns' promise has limits
Elyria Chronicle Telegram
- Brian Dulik: Cribbs would trade big day for a ‘W’
ESPN.com
- James Walker: Secret's out: Browns have long way to go
Minnesota Star Tribune
- Tim Warsinskey: Chemistry lacking, Quinn can't escape rush
News Herald
- Jim Ingraham: You sure this is a new Browns season?
Tribune Chronicle
- Mike McLain: Was it a problem?? Offense doesn’t blame performance on QB battle