49ers vs. Browns: Lake Erie Freeze – Your Playbook for Sunday’s NFC Scrap
CLEVELAND – Bundle up, gridiron faithful: The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) roll into the Rust Belt to battle the floundering Cleveland Browns (3-8) at Huntington Bank Field in a Week 13 NFL dust-up that screams “playoff audition” for the Niners and “spoiler alert” for the home dogs. Kyle Shanahan’s red-and-gold machine is scorching hot, winners of four of their last five behind Brock Purdy’s laser arm (2,800+ yards, 20 TDs) and a run game that’s plowed for 150+ yards in three straight. The Browns? They’re mired in a six-game slide, with Deshaun Watson’s shoulder tweak leaving Jameis Winston under center and a defense that’s sprung more leaks than the Titanic—yielding 27 points per game since October.
This cross-conference clash could be a trap game for the NFC West leaders chasing the Lions for a top seed, while Cleveland claws for pride and maybe a draft pick boost. Kickoff slates for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET, teeing up a midday matinee perfect for brunch and brutality. Dawg Pound denizens, brace for a sloppy mess: Highs scraping 40°F with lows dipping to 31°F, howling winds gusting to 55 mph off Lake Erie, and a 100% shot at wintry mix—including up to 2 inches of snow—that’ll turn the turf into a skating rink. Heated benches? Non-negotiable.
TV Broadcast: CBS Lights the Fuse
Tune into CBS for the national broadcast, where Adam Amin handles play-by-play duties alongside Hall of Famer Drew Brees on analysis, and Kristina Pink scoops sideline scoops. Pregame kicks off at 12:00 p.m. ET with “The NFL Today” crew—James Brown, Nate Burleson, and the gang—serving up injury intel (watch Watson’s status) and bold takes. Cable cutters, CBS is a staple on most providers; add the Sports Pack if you’re light on locals.
Streaming Options: Gridiron on the Go
No antenna? Stream like a pro without skipping a snap:
- Paramount+: CBS’s streaming soulmate—live in HD for $5.99/month (ad-supported) or $11.99 ad-free. Essential for out-of-market fans; 4K where wired.
- NFL+: $6.99/month for phone/tablet streams of every game. Premium ($14.99) unlocks full replays and ad-free vibes—ideal for post-snow-shovel breakdowns.
- Live TV Heavyweights: YouTube TV ($72.99/month, trial available), Fubo ($79.99/month, seven days free), or Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/month) all pack CBS in the base lineup. Sling Orange + Blue ($56/month) gets you there too.
Globe-trotters: VPN to unlock U.S. feeds, or snag NFL Game Pass International (pricing by turf).
Insider hack: Buffer-test your setup Saturday—windy days wreak havoc on signals.
Radio and Audio Gridiron
Screen-free? Dial up the drama:
- 49ers Radio Network: KNBR 680 AM in the Bay, with Greg Papa and Tim Ryan. Free stream on the Niners app or SiriusXM Ch. 231.
- Browns Radio Network: 92.3 The Fan in CLE, Bob Sturm and Jeb Putzier on the mic. Browns app or SiriusXM Ch. 84.
- Westwood One National: SiriusXM NFL Radio (Ch. 88) for the full feed, plus postgame hot takes.
Tailgate and Ticket Lowdown
Lots open at 9 a.m.—fire up the chili cookers early, but pack the snowblowers. Tickets via Ticketmaster or Vivid Seats hover at $120 for 300-level; resale’s cooling with the temps. RTA rail to the stadium dodges the flake-filled lots.
Niners to steamroll, or do the Browns unleash the hound? This one’s primed for Purdy magic amid the flurries—or a Winston wild card upset. Gear up in scarlet or orange, rally the squad, and let’s thaw the league. Who’s grabbing the W? Hit the comments with your score prediction. Go Niners… or Dawg Pound bark?
