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  • bbedwardB bbedward

    @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.

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  • Korsou DawgK Korsou Dawg

    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! 

    @korsou-dawg said:

    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! 

    I'm not sure how much longer Bitonio will be out. Maybe they are cautious and rest him vs the NYJ? 

    Yes, we're all concerned about the rushing game. Thank goodness for Bill Callahan, in spite of the deficiencies due to injuries they're moving the football. 

    Unbelievable credit has to be given to the coaching staff, & ultimately the players who have busted their butts. Amazing season so far, keep it going Browns.

    Karlis Missed
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  • The Ravens have not yet locked up the Number 1 seed. They have locked up a playoff spot. Here's how the Browns can still get the #1 seed.

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  • If the Browns end up with the best wildcard record, their 1st round opponent would be the winner of the AFC South. That's pretty fricken cool!

    Before I invest in that fully, the Browns HAVE to beat the Jets.  

    I welcome the only Defensive Coordinator to earn a Superbowl Ring in New Orleans while understanding Revenge of the Nerds is a sequel. "Come get some!"
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  • FlugelF Flugel

    If the Browns end up with the best wildcard record, their 1st round opponent would be the winner of the AFC South. That's pretty fricken cool!

    Before I invest in that fully, the Browns HAVE to beat the Jets.  

    @flugel said:

    If the Browns end up with the best wildcard record, their 1st round opponent would be the winner of the AFC South. That's pretty fricken cool!

    Before I invest in that fully, the Browns HAVE to beat the Jets.  

    I believe a W is all they need to clinch #5, with a win wee play for nothing in bengals week unless Miami upsets Baltimore 

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  • bbedwardB bbedward

    @flugel said:

    If the Browns end up with the best wildcard record, their 1st round opponent would be the winner of the AFC South. That's pretty fricken cool!

    Before I invest in that fully, the Browns HAVE to beat the Jets.  

    I believe a W is all they need to clinch #5, with a win wee play for nothing in bengals week unless Miami upsets Baltimore 

    @bbedward said:

    I believe a W is all they need to clinch #5, with a win wee play for nothing in bengals week unless Miami upsets Baltimore 

    Correct.

    HOWEVER, if MIA does beat BAL the Browns need to play for that #1 seed.

  • A AP1

    @bbedward said:

    I believe a W is all they need to clinch #5, with a win wee play for nothing in bengals week unless Miami upsets Baltimore 

    Correct.

    HOWEVER, if MIA does beat BAL the Browns need to play for that #1 seed.

    @ap1 said:

    Correct.

    HOWEVER, if MIA does beat BAL the Browns need to play for that #1 seed.

    Won't that only be for Division crown, aren't we statistically out of No 1 seed?

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  •  Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

     The AFC would have run through CLE and you'd likely have locked up a #1 seed with home field.  

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  • tiamat63T tiamat63

     Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

     The AFC would have run through CLE and you'd likely have locked up a #1 seed with home field.  

    @tiamat63 said:

     Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

     The AFC would have run through CLE and you'd likely have locked up a #1 seed with home field.  

    Yeah and maybe a better approach to personnel? Anyway here's the latest playoff clickbait

    https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-browns-playoff-chances-increase-to-99-according-to-new-york-times

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  • W Westside Steve

    @tiamat63 said:

     Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

     The AFC would have run through CLE and you'd likely have locked up a #1 seed with home field.  

    Yeah and maybe a better approach to personnel? Anyway here's the latest playoff clickbait

    https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-browns-playoff-chances-increase-to-99-according-to-new-york-times

    @westside-steve said:

    Yeah and maybe a better approach to personnel? Anyway here's the latest playoff clickbait

    https://www.news5cleveland.co

    m/news/local-news/cleveland-browns-playoff-chances-increase-to-99-according-to-new-york-times

    99% huh?? Cue up Lucy time for the Charlie Browns.?

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  • M MDDawg

    @ap1 said:

    Correct.

    HOWEVER, if MIA does beat BAL the Browns need to play for that #1 seed.

    Won't that only be for Division crown, aren't we statistically out of No 1 seed?

    @mddawg said:

    Won't that only be for Division crown, aren't we statistically out of No 1 seed?

    No.

    That is for the #1 Seed.

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  • I think the dolphins/ravens will be quite a good game, better than the 9ers disaster.

    But I do think the ravens win that one, if not then the Steelers always screw with the ravens so that scenario is possible.

    Either way I have basically 0 confidence in the things falling in our favor to win the AFCN.  Would love it, but I just can’t see the ravens losing out at this point. I just would want them to lose to the dolphins so they have to play starters in week 18

  • tiamat63T tiamat63

     Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

     The AFC would have run through CLE and you'd likely have locked up a #1 seed with home field.  

    @tiamat63 said:

    Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

    ...but then we wouldn't have Flacco.  

    BEING A BROWNS FAN IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE
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  • bbedwardB bbedward

    @flugel said:

    If the Browns end up with the best wildcard record, their 1st round opponent would be the winner of the AFC South. That's pretty fricken cool!

    Before I invest in that fully, the Browns HAVE to beat the Jets.  

    I believe a W is all they need to clinch #5, with a win wee play for nothing in bengals week unless Miami upsets Baltimore 

    @bbedward said:

    I believe a W is all they need to clinch #5, with a win wee play for nothing in bengals week unless Miami upsets Baltimore 

    That's awesome!  

    I welcome the only Defensive Coordinator to earn a Superbowl Ring in New Orleans while understanding Revenge of the Nerds is a sequel. "Come get some!"

  • OrionO Orion

    @tiamat63 said:

    Hurts to think of what this team could have been if there was even reasonable health. 

    ...but then we wouldn't have Flacco.  

    @orion said:

    ...but then we wouldn't have Flacco.  

    As fun as a story it has been, I'd rather a healthy starting lineup than a 38 year old Flacco.

    OrionO 1 Reply
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  •  Inform us before we travel to Natty  ?

    Here are the three paths for Cleveland in the last two weeks:

    Top Seed, Bye Week

    2nd Seed, Host a Wild Card Game

    • The Baltimore Ravens lose to the Miami Dolphins this week, Pittsburgh Steelers next week (Stays the same)
    • The Miami Dolphins beat the Ravens this week and the Buffalo Bills next week (Changed)
    • The Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18 (Stays the same)

    5th Seed, Travel for Wild Card Game

    • Every other scenario including a Cleveland loss in Week 18

    Realistic expectations are that the Browns will be traveling to play the 4th seed (the worst division champion) in the Wild Card round but

    there are realistic paths to there being a playoff home game in Cleveland this season.

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  • tiamat63T tiamat63

    @orion said:

    ...but then we wouldn't have Flacco.  

    As fun as a story it has been, I'd rather a healthy starting lineup than a 38 year old Flacco.

    @tiamat63 said:

    As fun as a story it has been, I'd rather a healthy starting lineup than a 38 year old Flacco.

    ....I currently don't want to change a thing.  Just get some of the guys back for the playoff game.

    I like a QB like Flacco.  A tall drink of water with a big arm.  A great Play Action Play Faker.  He drops back into the pocket and wants nothing more than to stay there and deliver the ball to a receiver.  This is just what a pass protecting offensive lineman would like.  They know where Flacco will be.  And Flacco is mobile enough to get out of a collapsing pocket...and while running with the ball, is looking to throw it and NOT have to run.   On top of all of that, he takes the top off of the defense.  He'll throw the thing long.  If he looks around and nobody's open, he's not beyond throwing it out past the longest route and see if the receiver makes a great play or a flag gets thrown.  He's 38 years football smart old, too.  

    BEING A BROWNS FAN IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE
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  • The Browns seem to have the knack for getting your hopes up and pulling the rug from underneath you.

    I'm not going to let that happen to me this time.  I just look at the situation for what it is, a banged up Browns squad with a 38 year old qb that are winning games, eventually they will run out of gas.

    I'm already happy (thrilled) with how the season turned out so far. I think the culture has finally changed, the Browns have themselves an identity. That's the most important thing. ANYTHING good that happens from this point on is a bonus. I'm hoping they don't run out of gas until they are the only ones left standing. But I'm not going to set myself up for letdown.

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