"On May 14, the Cleveland Browns released a video across their social channels revealing their 2026-27 season schedule. The Browns and former Game Theorists host Matthew Patrick, aka “MatPat” (an unabashed Browns fan), throw it back to 1991 with a schedule video heavily inspired by Street Fighter II. What good timing, considering the movie is coming out later this year."
"Whoever made the video is a true nerd, too, because it has one of the wildest Easter eggs referencing an iconic moment in competitive fighting game history. While some NFL schedule videos range from “pretty good” (the Raiders doing a Step Brothers parody) to “What The Hell Are They Thinking?” (my beloved New York Giants doing, uh, Pictionary), the Chargers and the Browns put the “yeah” in “hell yeah, brother” with official Halo and Street Fighter collabs, respectively."
"My favorite and best part happens at 0:31. In the announcement that the Browns will play the Buccaneers in week two on September 20, the Browns-represented by Quinshon Judkins-recreates the iconic “Daigo Parry.” Yes, a major NFL team referenced a legendary moment in fighting game history. Let this sink in."
"For those who aren't aware: Back at the Evolution Championship Series in 2004, the Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike semifinals featured a match-up between Daigo Umehara and Justin Wong-"
Cleveland Browns released a 2026-27 season schedule video across social channels on May 14. The video features host Matthew Patrick, known as “MatPat,” and presents the schedule with a Street Fighter II-inspired style. The production includes pixel animation, sound design, and creative reimagining of NFL teams as Street Fighter bosses. The video also contains an Easter egg referencing competitive fighting game history. During the Week 2 announcement for a September 20 game against the Buccaneers, Quinshon Judkins recreates the “Daigo Parry” moment. The video is presented as a standout among NFL schedule announcements, with praise for its aesthetics and execution.
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