When was the last time the Cleveland Browns were 8-4?

The last time the Cleveland Browns started the season 8-4 was in the 1986 season, after a 37-31 win over the Steelers. The Browns finished the season 12-4 and eventually lost in the Conference Championship in the playoffs.

How many times have the Cleveland Browns started the season 8-4?

The Cleveland Browns have started the season 8-4 a total of 9 times, in the 1952, 1961, 1966-1967, 1972, 1976, 1979-1980 and 1986 seasons.

How often have the Cleveland Browns made the playoffs after starting 8-4?

Out of the 9 times the Cleveland Browns started the season 8-4, they went on to make the playoffs 5 times, or 55.6% of the time.

All Cleveland Browns Seasons Which Started 8-4

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
1986	8-4	+13	12-4	Lost CC
1980	8-4	+43	11-5	Lost Div
1979	8-4	+12	9-7	Missed Playoffs
1976	8-4	+2	9-5	Missed Playoffs
1972	8-4	0	10-4	Lost Div
1967	8-4	+37	9-5	Lost Div
1966	8-4	+128	9-5	Missed Playoffs
1961	8-4	+52	8-5-1	Missed Playoffs
1952	8-4	+97	8-4	Lost NFLC

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

1986

8-4

+13

12-4

Lost CC

1980

8-4