The Browns have four quarterbacks, fourth and fifth offensive tackles and a backup tight end and lead the NFL with 32 giveaways.
However, they still have a chance to beat the Ravens 12-3 for the AFC North crown and are still in contention for the AFC’s top seed.
The Browns beat the Jets to clinch a playoff spot.The Cleveland Browns had one of the best performances from New York Jets running back Joe Flacco last season.
Now, the veteran quarterback can show the Jets what they’ve been missing since losing Aaron Rodgers.
Flacco and the Browns (10-5) can clinch a playoff spot with a win over New York (6-9) on Thursday night.
The Super Bowl 47 MVP became the fourth starting QB of the season since being signed by the Browns last month, going 3-1 with 1,307 yards and 10 touchdowns in four games.
The Jets have used four QBs this season and will give Trevor Siemian his second straight start.
This will be a matchup between two of the best defenses in the NFL. The Browns are first in yards allowed and the Jets are third.
The Browns are 7½-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Pro Picks likes to celebrate the home teams that made the playoffs.
Brown, 23-13The story continues below the advertisementArizona and PhiladelphiaLine: Eagles minus 10½.
The Cardinals (3-12) will look to shake up Philadelphia when coach Jonathan Gannon faces his former team.
The Eagles (11-4) are coming off an easy win that snapped a three-game losing streak, but they still control their division title hopes and could move into first place if San Francisco gets it wrong.
Best page: Turkish, 30-16Los Angeles Chargers at DenverLine: Broncos minus 3½.Russell Wilson benched Jarrett Stidham as the Broncos (7-8) moved closer to a playoff spot after a home loss to New England.
The Chargers (5-10) advanced to the postseason.Special category: chargers, 19-16Detroit near DallasLine:
Cowboy-minus 6The Cowboys (10-5) are undefeated at home and could make a run at the NFC East with a win to help them. On the road, it’s a completely different team.
The Lions (11-4) remain in contention for the No. 1 seed. 1 after winning their first division title in 30 years.
They have to win out and the 49ers and Eagles lose to earn first-round byes.
Cowboys, 31-27miami near baltimoreLine: Raven-minus 3½.The AFC’s No. 1 seed is on the line when the Ravens (12-3) host the Dolphins (11-4). Miami got its first win in four tries against a winning team.
It was the Ravens’ seventh win by at least 14 points over a winning team this season.
Ravens, 27-20New England in BuffaloRule: invoice minus 11½.Josh Allen and the Bills (9-6) can’t wait for a potential AFC East matchup with the Dolphins.
The Patriots (4-11) will try to play spoiler after destroying Denver’s playoff hopes.
Bill, 26-9Atlanta near ChicagoLine: Bears minus 3Justin Fields and the Bears (6-9) look to end the season on an encouraging note with four wins in six games.
The Falcons (7-8) will look to get a win behind starting offensive tackle Taylor Heinick as they look to advance in the playoffs.
Bears, 24-20Tennessee vs. HoustonLine: Texas Minus 4½Texas (8-7) C.J. Turn back the clock to allow Stroud to miss two games to help earn a wild card spot.
The Titans (5-10) play for pride. Texas, 24-17Las Vegas and IndianapolisLine: Colts minus 3½.The Raiders (7-8) need a win to stay in the playoff race after upsetting Kansas City on the road without completing a pass in the final three quarters.
The Colts (8-7) have two more wins. fold, 26-18Los Angeles Rams at New York GiantsLine:
Ram Minus 4½The Rams (8-7) went 6-5 and clinched a wild-card berth in a season that started with low expectations.
The Giants (5-10) started the season with high ambitions and then were eliminated from the playoffs.
Aries, 23-18San Francisco and WashingtonLine: 49ers minus-12½Brock Purdy appears to be returning from the fourth pick, and the 49ers (11-4) could be one step closer to getting the No. 1 seed. 1 of NFC.
The Commanders (4-11) traded Jacoby Brissett for Sam Howell after a top-five draft pick after a six-game losing streak.
49ERS, 34-13Carolina from JacksonvilleLine: Jaguars minus 6½.The struggling Jaguars (8-7) still lead the AFC South despite losing four straight.
Trevor Lawrence could be out for the game against the Panthers (2-13) with a sprained shoulder.
Jaguars, 23-13New Orleans in Tampa BayLine: Corsair Minus 3Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (8-7) are the favorites in the NFC and could secure their third straight NFC South title with a fifth straight win.
The Saints (7-8) need a win to stay in playoff contention. Pirates, 23-18Pittsburgh vs. SeattleLine: Seahawks minus-3½.The Seahawks (8-7) are ahead of their playoff hopes after back-to-back wins in the final minute.
The Steelers (8-7) need a win to stay in the wild card chase.
