Every week matters in the NFL. That is the beauty of just 17 games compared to the more robust schedules in the NBA and MLB. The scarcity principle is one of many reasons that the NFL is so popular.
For the Cleveland Browns, trying to just make it through the season with enough healthy players to make the playoffs, it feels like every week is a struggle. That is unlikely to change this week versus the Chicago Bears where weather could play a role.
The AFC playoff picture was overwhelming after Week 14 with six teams at 7-6.