1960 Cleveland Browns season
The 1960 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 11th season with the National Football League. The 1960 Browns compiled an 8–3–1 record, and finished second in the NFL's Eastern Conference, behind the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles. As runner-up, the Browns qualified for the inaugural third place Playoff Bowl in Miami, but lost 17–16 to the Detroit Lions on January 7.
Regular season
A bye week was necessary in, as the league expanded to an odd-number of teams ; one team was idle each week.Final statistics
Statistical comparison
'''Boxscore'''Postseason
| Round | Date | Opponent | Time | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | Recap |
| Playoff Bowl | January 7, 1961 | vs. Detroit Lions | 2:00p.m. EST | L 16–17 | 0–1 | Orange Bowl | 34,981 |
Personnel
Awards and records
- Jim Brown, NFL rushing leader, 1,257 yards
- Milt Plum, NFL leader, passing yards,
Milestones
- Jim Brown, third consecutive 1,000 yard season
- Jim Brown, fourth consecutive rushing title