The 4-7 Cleveland Browns are holding on to the slim hopes that they can make a late-season push to the playoffs. QB Jacoby Brissett was better than most expected this season but was let down by the defense and special teams (and luck) en route to the losing record. A recovered onside kick and a made field goal would have given Brissett a 6-5 record as a starter this year
The hope for the playoffs comes from the return of QB Deshaun Watson from suspension. While acclamation concerns (like rust and timing with receivers) are real, Watson was a top-tier quarterback the last time he played football in the NFL back in 2020.