Browns Coach Drops 4-Word Praise of Quinshon Judkins After Week 3 Win
The Cleveland Browns pulled off a stunning 13-10 upset win over the Green Bay Packers, and a key reason why was rookie running back Quinshon Judkins.
Judkins was the feature back for Cleveland as he rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. It was a great performance from the rookie running back, and after the game, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski praised him, saying he’s ‘only going to get better.’
“Yeah, it was awesome. You know, he’s a volume runner. Knew that he gets better with touches. He gets his first touchdown, which I’m excited for him, but he’s only going to get better,” Stefanski said about Judkins after the game.
It was a solid performance from Judkins, who helped extend drives for the Browns and put them in a position to upset the Packers at home.
Judkins will continue to be Cleveland’s feature back going forward and should help the Browns have a solid running game.
Judkins Praises Browns Offensive Line
Although Judkins is getting a lot of praise for his performance, he credits the offensive line.
The rookie running back says they did a good job creating holes and limiting the pass rush against a stellar Packers defensive line.
“I would say, our O-Line does a great job. As the game goes on, throughout those quarters, once you get a feel for what the defense is doing, it becomes a lot easier,” Judkins said.
Judkins’ longest run of the day was for 38 yards as he was able to be an explosive runner. The rookie running back says the team was on the same page all week and did what Stefanski wanted them to do.
“Great game,” Judkins said. “I think overall, what coach harped on as far as what we need to do to come out with the win on Sunday, we did that as a team collectively… I think as a team, continue to play physical, fast and have great communication and be on the same page, I think that pays off.”
Judkins also added one catch for one yard.
Joel Bitonio Praises Judkins, Rookies
Judkins has taken a stranglehold of the Browns’ running back job, and veteran guard Joel Bitonio was impressed with him.
Bitonio has seen plenty, and he says Judkins and the other rookies are impressing him. He also says he knew he and the offensive line needed to create openings for Judkins.
“I kept telling the sideline that. ‘Hey, no matter how bad it’s been, we’re still in this game. We’re still in this game.’ It was 3-0 for the longest time, and we needed one good drive to come together. We had a couple, but penalties kept hurting us,” Bitonio said. “They are a good defense as well. They have made a lot of teams struggle. I think we’re starting to find our stride on some things. (Quinshon) Judkins, I think is going to be a good player. I think you see the cuts, you see the ability. I think (Dylan) Sampson, I think (Harold) Fannin – I think these guys are big play makers, and I think we need to give them a chance up front.”
The Browns will now take on the Detroit Lions in Week 4.
SHOCKING UPDATE: Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton Delivers Great News on All-Pro Player After Terrifying Medical Scare – A Major Relief for Fans
The Denver Broncos got a scare on Thursday when All-Pro left tackle, Garrett Bolles, left practice after an asthma issue forced him off.
The medical situation never got dire, dire, but according to reporter, Will Peterson there was an ambulance involved at the scene.
Saw Garett Bolles struggling on the sideline with a couple of trainers. Looked to be uncomfortable and in significant pain. He’s since gotten in an ambulance, but it’s still at the facility.
— Will Petersen (@PetersenWill) August 14, 2025
Bolles then came out of the ambulance after half an hour, per Peterson, alongside Broncos medical staff.
Bolles is out of the ambulance after about 30 minutes. Walked to the facility on his own, accompanied by Broncos trainers. Definitely a positive update overall. We’ll see what Sean Payton says about it.
— Will Petersen (@PetersenWill) August 14, 2025
However, it was still not clear what the prognosis was for the 33 year old, who has remained very durable for almost his entire career, outside of missing 12 games with a broken leg in 2022.
Garrett Bolles ‘Will Be OK’ After Thursday’s Breathing Issue
In his post-practice press conference with the media, Payton insisted that Bolles will be alright after the conclusion of the incident.
Good news: Garett Bolles is “going to be fine” per Sean Payton. Had “some asthma, breathing”
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 14, 2025
“So, he’s gonna be fine,” Payton said to reporters on Thursday afternoon, “he had some asthma, some breathing, so we just pulled him – he will be OK.”
Whilst it is relieving to hear that Bolles will be fine after suffering what could have been a severe incident, Broncos fans will be very glad that their star LT will not miss time. Particularly at a position at which they can ill afford to be short a man.
Former New York Giant, Matt Peart, was next man up, and whilst he did have his best season yet in 2024 with Denver, managing a 67.4 grade from Pro Football Focus, he is still not truly a starting-caliber offensive tackle.
What Is The State Of Denver’s Offensive Line Heading Into 2025?
Once considered a bust after being taken with the 20th overall pick back in 2017, and failing to live up to expectations over the course of his first three years in the NFL, Bolles had a career year in 2020 – just as his contract was set to expire.
This resulted in him landing a four year, $68 million extension with the Broncos; and subsequent strong years over the past half decade meant the team decided to re-up his deal in December of last year to the tune of another four years for $82 million.
Even outside of Bolles, Denver should have one of the best offensive lines in the league going into next season. Denver conceded the fourth-fewest sacks in 2024, with just 24, despite playing with a rookie QB in Bo Nix.
Guard, Quinn Meinerz was a first team All-Pro last year, whilst fellow linemen Luke Wattenberg, Ben Powers and Mike McGlinchey all did some of the best work of their respective careers this past season.
If everyone can stay healthy, Denver could have one of the strongest O-lines in all of football.
