This week’s PFF grades show the hard work and determination that the Cleveland Browns put in to try and win this game over the Buffalo Bills.
Cleveland’s defensive front managed to have a very productive day as they found three defensive linemen in the top three overall PFF grades. Leading the way was defensive tackle Shelby Harris, who managed to collect a 76.8 overall grade. Right behind him was fellow defensive tackle Mason Graham, who produced a 74.5 grade of his own. Despite the run defense not showing up in this Week 16 matchup, it was evidently a productive day for the Browns‘ defensive line.
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Along with the team leading 14 total tackles, linebacker Carson Schwesinger had a very productive day with his 71.5 overall grade. He’s consistently been one of Cleveland’s best defenders in 2025, and his PFF grades throughout the year have proven this. Another linebacker who has snuck his way back into the top-10 PFF grades list was Devin Bush, who collected a 62.2 overall grade along with 9 total tackles.
Let’s now take a look at the Browns‘ top-10 graded PFF defensive players against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16:
DT Shelby Harris
Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 76.8
Run defense grade: 75.5
Pass rush grade: 62.0
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DT Mason Graham
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) reacts with defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) after a sack against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 74.5
Run defense grade: 73.6
Pass rush grade: 61.8
DT Maurice Hurst
Browns DT Mo Hurst II. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Overall grade: 72.2
Run defense grade: 67.9
Pass rush grade: 60.0
LB Carson Schwesinger
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) reacts after his sack with teammates after a sack against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 71.5
Run defense grade: 74.5
Pass coverage grade: 54.9
DE Alex Wright
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is pressured by Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (91) during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 69.2
Run defense grade: 58.2
Pass rush grade: 74.7
CB Myles Harden
Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Myles Harden (26) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 65.2
Run defense grade: 60.0
Pass coverage grade: 64.8
DE Myles Garrett
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) reacts against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 63.8
Run defense grade: 63.4
Pass rush grade: 59.4
DE Isaiah McGuire
Sep 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 62.4
Run defense grade: 64.6
Pass rush grade: 54.5
LB Devin Bush
Dec 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush (30) intercepts a pass thrown by Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (not pictured) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 62.2
Run defense grade: 63.4
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Pass rush grade: 57.4
S Rayshawn Jenkins
Oct 26, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins (5) warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Overall grade: 60.8
Run defense grade: 60.0
Pass coverage grade: 60.8
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns PFF Grades: The top-10 defenders vs. the Buffalo Bills