The Cleveland Browns made the playoffs in 2020, but they missed the playoffs last season after finishing with an 8-9 record, which was good for third place in the AFC North. After an offseason of turmoil, they will try to get back in the postseason this season.
Cleveland averaged 20.5 points per game last season, which was 20th in the league and gave up 21.8 points per game, which was 19th.
Baker Mayfield, who struggled with injuries last season, was traded to the Carolina Panthers in the offseason after the team acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in a trade. Despite the upgrade at the position. Watson, who didn’t play a game last season, is expected to be suspended by the league after allegations of sexual misconduct, which will have a big impact on their performance.
Running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt dealt with injuries last season and combined for 1,645 yards and 13 touchdowns. They will have to carry most of the offensive load if Watson misses significant time.
The Browns lost Jarvis Landry in the offseason and replaced him with Amari Cooper. Who finished with 865 yards and eight touchdowns in Dallas last season. They also resigned tight end David Njoku, who had 475 receiving yards and four touchdowns. You can bet on the Browns at these top rated online sportsbooks for the coming season.
They have a very good offensive line and with Watson under center, their offense will be very potent. The Browns added some depth to their defense, using three of their first four picks on defensive players. They resigned Jadeveon Clowney and have NFL defensive player of the year. Candidate Myles Garrett on their roster, so expect them to be good.
With suspension looming over Watson, Cleveland’s Super Bowl 2023 odds has dropped to +4000.