Broncos at Browns: 11 things to watch for

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Following a third straight loss, the 3-3 Broncos head to Cleveland to face off against the 3-3 Browns. Both teams are clinging to life support in the AFC playoff picture, with schedules tightening up as we approach the colder months of the year. A win would help keep heads above water, while a loss would be devastating with a mini-bye before the NFL trade deadline.

On a short week with very little time to recover from week six action, availability is going to be huge tonight. As I write this, Teddy Bridgewater is expected to grit through foot and quad injuries to start at quarterback, while Justin Strnad and Micah Kiser will start at linebacker after…