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  • @bob806 said:

    I think that's a reasonable take. 

    But hell with that. Beat da Bears, & hopefully a couple AFC 7-6 teams go down, but you can't bank on it(Colts/Steelers is a pretty big game for both teams).

    I’m all about the Joe Flacco redemption arc ?

    I’m not too worried about the browns making the wild card at this point, more about what they’ll do after they make it. If Joe evolves into January Joe anything is possible.

    @bbedward said:

    I’m all about the Joe Flacco redemption arc ?

    I’m not too worried about the browns making the wild card at this point, more about what they’ll do after they make it. If Joe evolves into January Joe anything is possible.

    JJJJIIIINNNNXXXX!!!!  This will be all your fault. It's why I never take my wife to Aggie games. Every time she's been they lose and my daughter puts her on shock jail time at home.?

  • Here is how the table is set and here are remaining schedules:

    BAL - at 49ers, vs Dolphins, vs Steelers

    MIA - vs Cowboys, at Ravens, vs Bills

    KC - vs Raiders, vs Bengals, at Chargers

    JAX - at Buccaneers, vs Panthers, at Titans

    Browns - at Texans, vs Jets, at Bengals

    CIN - at Steelers, at Chiefs, vs Browns

    IND - at Falcons, vs Raiders, vs Texans 

    8. HOU - vs Browns, vs Titans, at Colts

    9. BUF - at Chargers, vs Patriots, at Dolphins 

    10. PIT - vs Bengals, at Seahawks, at Ravens

    There is still much to determine, the only thing the Browns can control is the opponent in front of them.

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  • A AP1

    Here is how the table is set and here are remaining schedules:

    BAL - at 49ers, vs Dolphins, vs Steelers

    MIA - vs Cowboys, at Ravens, vs Bills

    KC - vs Raiders, vs Bengals, at Chargers

    JAX - at Buccaneers, vs Panthers, at Titans

    Browns - at Texans, vs Jets, at Bengals

    CIN - at Steelers, at Chiefs, vs Browns

    IND - at Falcons, vs Raiders, vs Texans 

    8. HOU - vs Browns, vs Titans, at Colts

    9. BUF - at Chargers, vs Patriots, at Dolphins 

    10. PIT - vs Bengals, at Seahawks, at Ravens

    There is still much to determine, the only thing the Browns can control is the opponent in front of them.

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    @ap1 said:

    Here is how the table is set and here are remaining schedules:

    BAL - at 49ers, vs Dolphins, vs Steelers

    MIA - vs Cowboys, at Ravens, vs Bills

    KC - vs Raiders, vs Bengals, at Chargers

    JAX - at Buccaneers, vs Panthers, at Titans

    Browns - at Texans, vs Jets, at Bengals

    CIN - at Steelers, at Chiefs, vs Browns

    IND - at Falcons, vs Raiders, vs Texans 

    8. HOU - vs Browns, vs Titans, at Colts

    9. BUF - at Chargers, vs Patriots, at Dolphins 

    10. PIT - vs Bengals, at Seahawks, at Ravens

    There is still much to determine, the only thing the Browns can control is the opponent in front of them.

    Screenshot_20231219_094255_Instagram.jpg

    True.

    I do believe that if there's any upsets in the WC round, the lowest seed remaining would travel to Baltimore (or whoever gets the #1 seed). 

  • @ap1 said:

    Here is how the table is set and here are remaining schedules:

    BAL - at 49ers, vs Dolphins, vs Steelers

    MIA - vs Cowboys, at Ravens, vs Bills

    KC - vs Raiders, vs Bengals, at Chargers

    JAX - at Buccaneers, vs Panthers, at Titans

    Browns - at Texans, vs Jets, at Bengals

    CIN - at Steelers, at Chiefs, vs Browns

    IND - at Falcons, vs Raiders, vs Texans 

    8. HOU - vs Browns, vs Titans, at Colts

    9. BUF - at Chargers, vs Patriots, at Dolphins 

    10. PIT - vs Bengals, at Seahawks, at Ravens

    There is still much to determine, the only thing the Browns can control is the opponent in front of them.

    Screenshot_20231219_094255_Instagram.jpg

    True.

    I do believe that if there's any upsets in the WC round, the lowest seed remaining would travel to Baltimore (or whoever gets the #1 seed). 

    @bob806 said:

    True.

    I do believe that if there's any upsets in the WC round, the lowest seed remaining would travel to Baltimore (or whoever gets the #1 seed). 

    Correct. The board reshuffles every round depending on the seeds.

  • Playoff-clinching scenarios have largely been a foreign concept to Browns fans. Something reserved for the rest of the NFL as the Browns hope for a miracle or run out the clock on another lost season.

    Not this year.

    With three games left, the Browns are 9-5 and in position to lock up an AFC postseason spot this weekend.

    Kevin Stefanski: Myles Garrett is Defensive Player of Year, nobody in same realm

    They’ll need a win and plenty of help, but the possibility remains that when Santa Claus visits Northeast Ohio late Christmas Eve the Browns will know they have a wild card spot secured.

    The NFL released its weekly clinching scenarios Tuesday, and the Browns have eight. They all start with a win over the Texans (8-6) in Houston on Sunday afternoon. They also require four or five specific results from across the AFC.

    Here they are:

    CLE win + CIN loss + DEN loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + IND loss or tie OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + DEN loss or tie OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + JAX loss + IND win OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + JAX loss + IND win OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + KC win + IND win + JAX loss OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + IND loss OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + JAX loss OR

    CLE win + CIN-PIT tie + BUF loss + IND win + JAX loss

    Keeping track will require a spreadsheet and a lot of scoreboard watching while opening presents, eating ham and watching Christmas movies.

    The Browns would be best served by a Steelers (7-7) loss or tie against the Bengals (8-6) on Saturday in Pittsburgh and a loss by the Bills (8-6) and/or Broncos (7-7). Buffalo plays at the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) on Saturday night, and Denver hosts the Patriots (3-11) on Sunday night.

    Notes: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah continues strong season with ‘high-impact plays’ in key spots vs. Bears

    The Browns are the only AFC wild card contender with nine wins. Due to the logjam at 8-6 (four teams) and 7-7 (two teams) and tiebreakers, in some scenarios the Browns want a Colts loss or tie and in others a Colts win.

    The Browns are also still alive in the quest for their first division title since the AFC North was formed in 2002. The Ravens (11-3) lead the North by two games and are the AFC’s No. 1 seed.

    The Ravens can clinch the title with a win Monday night at San Francisco (11-3) and a loss or tie by the Browns, or with a tie vs. the 49ers and a loss by the Browns.

    AVOIDING A-ROD

    After the trip to Houston, the Browns will return home to face the Jets on Thursday, Dec. 28. They’ll catch a break by not facing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

    Commentary: Browns somehow survive excruciating endurance test, move step closer to playoffs

    His Achilles tendon tore in the opener in September, but he hoped to make an unprecedented comeback and returned to practice a couple of weeks ago. But with the Jets (5-9) eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday, he won’t rush it.

    “I think the whole time it’s been hoping that we’re still in it because it was unrealistic to think that I would be 100 percent to be medically cleared at any point during the regular season,” Rodgers said Tuesday on the “Pat McAfee Show.” “I do feel like in the next three to four weeks, it would have been very possible to get to 100 percent, but obviously not there. So the conversation was a way from 100 percent medical clearance to willingness to play, and that’s never been a problem for me.”

    Zach Wilson took over for Rodgers in the opener, was benched after nine starts, returned to the lineup Dec. 10 and beat the Texans 30-6. He left the 30-0 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday with a concussion and was replaced by Trevor Siemian.

    ROSTER MOVE

    Defensive tackle Chris Williams was signed to Cleveland’s practice squad.

    He’s in his third season out of Wagner, has played in 13 games and spent most of this season on the Chiefs’ practice squad.

  • sydS syd

    Playoff-clinching scenarios have largely been a foreign concept to Browns fans. Something reserved for the rest of the NFL as the Browns hope for a miracle or run out the clock on another lost season.

    Not this year.

    With three games left, the Browns are 9-5 and in position to lock up an AFC postseason spot this weekend.

    Kevin Stefanski: Myles Garrett is Defensive Player of Year, nobody in same realm

    They’ll need a win and plenty of help, but the possibility remains that when Santa Claus visits Northeast Ohio late Christmas Eve the Browns will know they have a wild card spot secured.

    The NFL released its weekly clinching scenarios Tuesday, and the Browns have eight. They all start with a win over the Texans (8-6) in Houston on Sunday afternoon. They also require four or five specific results from across the AFC.

    Here they are:

    CLE win + CIN loss + DEN loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + IND loss or tie OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + DEN loss or tie OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + JAX loss + IND win OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + JAX loss + IND win OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + KC win + IND win + JAX loss OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + IND loss OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + JAX loss OR

    CLE win + CIN-PIT tie + BUF loss + IND win + JAX loss

    Keeping track will require a spreadsheet and a lot of scoreboard watching while opening presents, eating ham and watching Christmas movies.

    The Browns would be best served by a Steelers (7-7) loss or tie against the Bengals (8-6) on Saturday in Pittsburgh and a loss by the Bills (8-6) and/or Broncos (7-7). Buffalo plays at the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) on Saturday night, and Denver hosts the Patriots (3-11) on Sunday night.

    Notes: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah continues strong season with ‘high-impact plays’ in key spots vs. Bears

    The Browns are the only AFC wild card contender with nine wins. Due to the logjam at 8-6 (four teams) and 7-7 (two teams) and tiebreakers, in some scenarios the Browns want a Colts loss or tie and in others a Colts win.

    The Browns are also still alive in the quest for their first division title since the AFC North was formed in 2002. The Ravens (11-3) lead the North by two games and are the AFC’s No. 1 seed.

    The Ravens can clinch the title with a win Monday night at San Francisco (11-3) and a loss or tie by the Browns, or with a tie vs. the 49ers and a loss by the Browns.

    AVOIDING A-ROD

    After the trip to Houston, the Browns will return home to face the Jets on Thursday, Dec. 28. They’ll catch a break by not facing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

    Commentary: Browns somehow survive excruciating endurance test, move step closer to playoffs

    His Achilles tendon tore in the opener in September, but he hoped to make an unprecedented comeback and returned to practice a couple of weeks ago. But with the Jets (5-9) eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday, he won’t rush it.

    “I think the whole time it’s been hoping that we’re still in it because it was unrealistic to think that I would be 100 percent to be medically cleared at any point during the regular season,” Rodgers said Tuesday on the “Pat McAfee Show.” “I do feel like in the next three to four weeks, it would have been very possible to get to 100 percent, but obviously not there. So the conversation was a way from 100 percent medical clearance to willingness to play, and that’s never been a problem for me.”

    Zach Wilson took over for Rodgers in the opener, was benched after nine starts, returned to the lineup Dec. 10 and beat the Texans 30-6. He left the 30-0 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday with a concussion and was replaced by Trevor Siemian.

    ROSTER MOVE

    Defensive tackle Chris Williams was signed to Cleveland’s practice squad.

    He’s in his third season out of Wagner, has played in 13 games and spent most of this season on the Chiefs’ practice squad.

    @syd said:

    Defensive tackle Chris Williams was signed to Cleveland’s practice squad.

    He’s in his third season out of Wagner, has played in 13 games and spent most of this season on the Chiefs’ practice squad.

    Browns made attempt to claim DT Teair Tartt off of waivers from Titans

    USATSI_19514430.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1
    December 19, 2023 4:05 pm ET
     

    After massive injuries to their defensive tackle room, the Cleveland Browns attempted to upgrade that room. While he ultimately landed with the Houston Texans, the Browns tried to claim defensive tackle Teair Tartt off of waivers after he was cut from the Tennessee Titans.

    Field Yates@FieldYates
    The Texans joined the Patriots in putting in a claim on QB Nathan Rourke yesterday, but New England had higher priority.

    Both the Bengals and Browns put in a claim on new Texans DT Teair Tart, with Houston having top priority.

    With Maurice Hurst landing on Injured Reserve, and with Jordan Elliott questionable to play against the Chicago Bears this past weekend (he ultimately did play), this was a smart move to make for one of the better pure run stuffers in the NFL.

    For now, it will continue to be rookie Siaki Ika who will see playing time after the injury to Hurst. Ika made his debut this past weekend against the Bears, playing 17 snaps, 12 of which came against run plays. At minimum, he is a big dude who can cause a pileup in gaps when he is playing the run.

    The continued great play from Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby Harris, including the steady improvement from Elliott continues to float this Cleveland interior despite their efforts to add another talent to the group.

    Instead, the Browns will play Tartt this week in Houston, who had a higher priority on the waiver wire than them.

     

  • sydS syd

    Playoff-clinching scenarios have largely been a foreign concept to Browns fans. Something reserved for the rest of the NFL as the Browns hope for a miracle or run out the clock on another lost season.

    Not this year.

    With three games left, the Browns are 9-5 and in position to lock up an AFC postseason spot this weekend.

    Kevin Stefanski: Myles Garrett is Defensive Player of Year, nobody in same realm

    They’ll need a win and plenty of help, but the possibility remains that when Santa Claus visits Northeast Ohio late Christmas Eve the Browns will know they have a wild card spot secured.

    The NFL released its weekly clinching scenarios Tuesday, and the Browns have eight. They all start with a win over the Texans (8-6) in Houston on Sunday afternoon. They also require four or five specific results from across the AFC.

    Here they are:

    CLE win + CIN loss + DEN loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + IND loss or tie OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + DEN loss or tie OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + MIA win or tie + JAX loss + IND win OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + JAX loss + IND win OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + BUF loss + KC win + IND win + JAX loss OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + IND loss OR

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + JAX loss OR

    CLE win + CIN-PIT tie + BUF loss + IND win + JAX loss

    Keeping track will require a spreadsheet and a lot of scoreboard watching while opening presents, eating ham and watching Christmas movies.

    The Browns would be best served by a Steelers (7-7) loss or tie against the Bengals (8-6) on Saturday in Pittsburgh and a loss by the Bills (8-6) and/or Broncos (7-7). Buffalo plays at the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) on Saturday night, and Denver hosts the Patriots (3-11) on Sunday night.

    Notes: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah continues strong season with ‘high-impact plays’ in key spots vs. Bears

    The Browns are the only AFC wild card contender with nine wins. Due to the logjam at 8-6 (four teams) and 7-7 (two teams) and tiebreakers, in some scenarios the Browns want a Colts loss or tie and in others a Colts win.

    The Browns are also still alive in the quest for their first division title since the AFC North was formed in 2002. The Ravens (11-3) lead the North by two games and are the AFC’s No. 1 seed.

    The Ravens can clinch the title with a win Monday night at San Francisco (11-3) and a loss or tie by the Browns, or with a tie vs. the 49ers and a loss by the Browns.

    AVOIDING A-ROD

    After the trip to Houston, the Browns will return home to face the Jets on Thursday, Dec. 28. They’ll catch a break by not facing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

    Commentary: Browns somehow survive excruciating endurance test, move step closer to playoffs

    His Achilles tendon tore in the opener in September, but he hoped to make an unprecedented comeback and returned to practice a couple of weeks ago. But with the Jets (5-9) eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday, he won’t rush it.

    “I think the whole time it’s been hoping that we’re still in it because it was unrealistic to think that I would be 100 percent to be medically cleared at any point during the regular season,” Rodgers said Tuesday on the “Pat McAfee Show.” “I do feel like in the next three to four weeks, it would have been very possible to get to 100 percent, but obviously not there. So the conversation was a way from 100 percent medical clearance to willingness to play, and that’s never been a problem for me.”

    Zach Wilson took over for Rodgers in the opener, was benched after nine starts, returned to the lineup Dec. 10 and beat the Texans 30-6. He left the 30-0 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday with a concussion and was replaced by Trevor Siemian.

    ROSTER MOVE

    Defensive tackle Chris Williams was signed to Cleveland’s practice squad.

    He’s in his third season out of Wagner, has played in 13 games and spent most of this season on the Chiefs’ practice squad.

    @syd said:

    CLE win + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + MIA win or tie + IND loss OR

    maybe this one ?

  • I don't care about any of it until I see it confirmed we are in the playoffs. Just beat Houston. And finally I get to see that game live rather than the recording I am watching now of the Chi/Browns game.?

  • I don't care about any of it until I see it confirmed we are in the playoffs. Just beat Houston. And finally I get to see that game live rather than the recording I am watching now of the Chi/Browns game.?

    @texasag1969 said:

    I don't care about any of it until I see it confirmed we are in the playoffs. Just beat Houston. And finally I get to see that game live rather than the recording I am watching now of the Chi/Browns game.?

    Spoiler alert - Cleveland beat Chicago.  You're lucky I didn't see this 3 hours ago Mr MeAggies ?

  • Steelers, Jags, Texans, Bengals

    Win 3 and we're in. 

    @vaportrail said:

    Steelers, Jags, Texans, Bengals

    Win 3 and we're in. 

    Revisiting this, I think it'll still be true. A win against the is Stroudless Texans are probably our best bet. 

  • Im holding onto my prediction that the Browns beat the Bears and Texans, drop to the jets just so they can fuck up some draft positioning, and then win 5 games in a row starting with Cincinnati.

    @bbedward said:

    Im holding onto my prediction that the Browns beat the Bears and Texans, drop to the jets just so they can fuck up some draft positioning, and then win 5 games in a row starting with Cincinnati.

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in.  

    @syd said:

    Browns made attempt to claim DT Teair Tartt off of waivers from Titans

    USATSI_19514430.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1
    December 19, 2023 4:05 pm ET
     

    After massive injuries to their defensive tackle room, the Cleveland Browns attempted to upgrade that room. While he ultimately landed with the Houston Texans, the Browns tried to claim defensive tackle Teair Tartt off of waivers after he was cut from the Tennessee Titans.

    With Maurice Hurst landing on Injured Reserve, and with Jordan Elliott questionable to play against the Chicago Bears this past weekend (he ultimately did play), this was a smart move to make for one of the better pure run stuffers in the NFL.

    For now, it will continue to be rookie Siaki Ika who will see playing time after the injury to Hurst. Ika made his debut this past weekend against the Bears, playing 17 snaps, 12 of which came against run plays. At minimum, he is a big dude who can cause a pileup in gaps when he is playing the run.

    The continued great play from Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby Harris, including the steady improvement from Elliott continues to float this Cleveland interior despite their efforts to add another talent to the group.

    Instead, the Browns will play Tartt this week in Houston, who had a higher priority on the waiver wire than them.

    I related news, the Falcons poached Tommy Togai off of our practice squad, and signed him to their active roster.   

  • @bbedward said:

    Im holding onto my prediction that the Browns beat the Bears and Texans, drop to the jets just so they can fuck up some draft positioning, and then win 5 games in a row starting with Cincinnati.

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in.  

    @syd said:

    Browns made attempt to claim DT Teair Tartt off of waivers from Titans

    USATSI_19514430.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1
    December 19, 2023 4:05 pm ET
     

    After massive injuries to their defensive tackle room, the Cleveland Browns attempted to upgrade that room. While he ultimately landed with the Houston Texans, the Browns tried to claim defensive tackle Teair Tartt off of waivers after he was cut from the Tennessee Titans.

    With Maurice Hurst landing on Injured Reserve, and with Jordan Elliott questionable to play against the Chicago Bears this past weekend (he ultimately did play), this was a smart move to make for one of the better pure run stuffers in the NFL.

    For now, it will continue to be rookie Siaki Ika who will see playing time after the injury to Hurst. Ika made his debut this past weekend against the Bears, playing 17 snaps, 12 of which came against run plays. At minimum, he is a big dude who can cause a pileup in gaps when he is playing the run.

    The continued great play from Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby Harris, including the steady improvement from Elliott continues to float this Cleveland interior despite their efforts to add another talent to the group.

    Instead, the Browns will play Tartt this week in Houston, who had a higher priority on the waiver wire than them.

    I related news, the Falcons poached Tommy Togai off of our practice squad, and signed him to their active roster.   

    @hoorta said:

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in.  

    I related news, the Falcons poached Tommy Togai off of our practice squad, and signed him to their active roster.   

    LOl I had no idea he was even on it.

  • @bbedward said:

    Im holding onto my prediction that the Browns beat the Bears and Texans, drop to the jets just so they can fuck up some draft positioning, and then win 5 games in a row starting with Cincinnati.

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in.  

    @syd said:

    Browns made attempt to claim DT Teair Tartt off of waivers from Titans

    USATSI_19514430.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1
    December 19, 2023 4:05 pm ET
     

    After massive injuries to their defensive tackle room, the Cleveland Browns attempted to upgrade that room. While he ultimately landed with the Houston Texans, the Browns tried to claim defensive tackle Teair Tartt off of waivers after he was cut from the Tennessee Titans.

    With Maurice Hurst landing on Injured Reserve, and with Jordan Elliott questionable to play against the Chicago Bears this past weekend (he ultimately did play), this was a smart move to make for one of the better pure run stuffers in the NFL.

    For now, it will continue to be rookie Siaki Ika who will see playing time after the injury to Hurst. Ika made his debut this past weekend against the Bears, playing 17 snaps, 12 of which came against run plays. At minimum, he is a big dude who can cause a pileup in gaps when he is playing the run.

    The continued great play from Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby Harris, including the steady improvement from Elliott continues to float this Cleveland interior despite their efforts to add another talent to the group.

    Instead, the Browns will play Tartt this week in Houston, who had a higher priority on the waiver wire than them.

    I related news, the Falcons poached Tommy Togai off of our practice squad, and signed him to their active roster.   

    @hoorta said:

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in.  

    I related news, the Falcons poached Tommy Togai off of our practice squad, and signed him to their active roster.   

    He was not much a a presence when he was on the 53. There was a reason he got placed on the PS.

  • @bbedward said:

    Im holding onto my prediction that the Browns beat the Bears and Texans, drop to the jets just so they can fuck up some draft positioning, and then win 5 games in a row starting with Cincinnati.

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in.  

    @syd said:

    Browns made attempt to claim DT Teair Tartt off of waivers from Titans

    USATSI_19514430.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1
    December 19, 2023 4:05 pm ET
     

    After massive injuries to their defensive tackle room, the Cleveland Browns attempted to upgrade that room. While he ultimately landed with the Houston Texans, the Browns tried to claim defensive tackle Teair Tartt off of waivers after he was cut from the Tennessee Titans.

    With Maurice Hurst landing on Injured Reserve, and with Jordan Elliott questionable to play against the Chicago Bears this past weekend (he ultimately did play), this was a smart move to make for one of the better pure run stuffers in the NFL.

    For now, it will continue to be rookie Siaki Ika who will see playing time after the injury to Hurst. Ika made his debut this past weekend against the Bears, playing 17 snaps, 12 of which came against run plays. At minimum, he is a big dude who can cause a pileup in gaps when he is playing the run.

    The continued great play from Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby Harris, including the steady improvement from Elliott continues to float this Cleveland interior despite their efforts to add another talent to the group.

    Instead, the Browns will play Tartt this week in Houston, who had a higher priority on the waiver wire than them.

    I related news, the Falcons poached Tommy Togai off of our practice squad, and signed him to their active roster.   

    @hoorta said:

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in. 

    After we lost to the Rams I said that we'd need to win the next 4 games and not have to go into Cincinnati the final week and have to win.  We're half way there!

  • @hoorta said:

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in. 

    After we lost to the Rams I said that we'd need to win the next 4 games and not have to go into Cincinnati the final week and have to win.  We're half way there!

    @orion said:

    After we lost to the Rams I said that we'd need to win the next 4 games and not have to go into Cincinnati the final week and have to win.  We're half way there!

    Poor Bill Callahan has his hardest work of the season the week of Xmas with the possibility of only having 1 starter on the offensive line available.  Insult to injuries, this is also a week the Browns have to go on the road. The good news is this is just 1 knucklehead's take.

    Last Sunday, I saw a big drop in Dunn's performance after seeing him play extremely well vrs SF filling in for Bitonio. I'm guessing that even though he's back with us off IR - he's still not healthy enough to be his usual reliable fill-in.  Nick Harris weighs closer to 290 than 300 and it looked like he got bullied and rag-dolled way more than my confidence in him expected.  I think he also got dinged up on top of all that.  Lucky for him, he's a pretty good FB.  Like always, there's options and chances of a starter returning to action like Pocic at Center or Bitonio at Guard or both.  We could also consider playing Ohio State Rookie Center Luke Wypler at Center or Guard if need be.  I think he played and practiced at both in the preseason.  Syd mentioned Alex Leatherwood as an option so that's an alternative to my idea at Guard. Of course, there's always the possibility that Dunn can play more like the guy we've seen in the past than last week. The blessing in all of this is we have Bill Callahan in charge of the line whether it's healthy or looking like we got it at a garage sale.

    Back in the day, I played next to a Tackle that was an animal with the brains of a pet rock.  One day he caught me completely off guard during a game with this "If they ain't cryin we ain't tryin.  Guess what?  They're cryin!"  I didn't have the heart to ask him - are you sure that wasn't me?   He wouldn't have known I was only kidding and who says I was really kidding? ?

  • Don't want to be a downer after such a big win, but the running game still wasn't there. Hasn't been there for weeks. O-line just barely holding up long enough for Flacco and Coop to make magic happen. 

    What do we think the chances a quality lineman is cut between now and then, and we pick him up? Or two! 

  • @hoorta said:

    Just beat the Texans first Browns. That puts our odds at 99%, Beating the Jets TNF it's 100%- and we're in. 

    After we lost to the Rams I said that we'd need to win the next 4 games and not have to go into Cincinnati the final week and have to win.  We're half way there!

    @orion said:

    After we lost to the Rams I said that we'd need to win the next 4 games and not have to go into Cincinnati the final week and have to win.  We're half way there!

    I said we would unexpectedly lose to the jets and then win 5 in a row, which I’m ok with 

  • @orion said:

    After we lost to the Rams I said that we'd need to win the next 4 games and not have to go into Cincinnati the final week and have to win.  We're half way there!

    I said we would unexpectedly lose to the jets and then win 5 in a row, which I’m ok with 

    @bbedward said:

    I said we would unexpectedly lose to the jets and then win 5 in a row, which I’m ok with 

    The key to beating the Jets will be stopping Hall on those short passes out of the backfield. Half his 191 yds yesterday came from receptions.

  • A win vs the Jets, not dependent on anything else taking place, clinches the playoff spot.