The Cleveland Browns did it again — they managed to make misery look like an art form. After a deflating 23-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns have tumbled to 1-5 on the season and are, once again, staring at the NFL basement like it’s home sweet home.

If Cleveland had somehow pulled out a win, they’d still be breathing in the AFC North race, especially with Baltimore and Cincinnati dealing with injuries.

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Instead, the Browns’ offense decided touchdowns were optional — putting up a goose egg in that department for the first time all season. Playoff hopes? Below 10 percent. Playoff win? Might as well be a Disney fantasy at this point.

Meanwhile, Browns fans can’t help but grimace watching Baker Mayfield light it up in Tampa Bay like the ex who suddenly started hitting the gym and buying Ferraris. The nostalgia hurts. Badly.

So, where’s the hope?

Well, if you’ve got perfect 20/20 vision (or at least good glasses), you might see it faintly glowing in April 2026 — also known as NFL Draft season, Cleveland’s unofficial holiday.

If the season ended today, the Browns would hold the No. 2 overall pick and the 21st pick (thanks, Jacksonville!). Add in eight more selections, and Cleveland’s sitting on 10 total draft picks — because apparently, that’s their version of “winning.”

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So what do they do with them?

Maybe shore up that offensive line that blocks like a turnstile. Maybe take a quarterback — because, let’s be honest, when don’t they? Or maybe, just maybe, draft a receiver for the first time in the top two rounds since the Obama administration.

Either way, Browns fans, the draft countdown starts… now. After all, it’s never too early in Cleveland to start hoping for next year.