Browns make a big jump in NFL power rankings after taking down the Jaguars
A big win for the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 is already paying off for them. Just a couple of days ago, the Browns defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 31-29. Joe Flacco tossed three touchdowns for the Browns, who also created four turnovers on defense. Thanks to the win, Cleveland has taken […]
A big win for the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 is already paying off for them.
Just a couple of days ago, the Browns defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 31-29. Joe Flacco tossed three touchdowns for the Browns, who also created four turnovers on defense.
Thanks to the win, Cleveland has taken a big leap in the latest NFL power rankings. The Browns are now ranked at No. 8 in the NFL, after coming in at No. 16 last week following three straight losses.
“Last week: win vs. Jacksonville, 31–27
Next week: vs. Chicago
On the podcast this week, I offered Browns management a chance to get me back in the fold as a fan: trade or release Deshaun Watson and sign Joe Flacco to Watson’s contract. And I’m back. Also on the podcast, we discussed what would happen, seriously, if Flacco plays lights-out ball for another six weeks and takes this team into the playoffs. Of course, you still play Watson when he’s healthy, but we all saw how strangely complicated the post-Nick Foles/Carson Wentz dynamic in Philadelphia was.” – Conor Orr, Sports Illustrated
This isn’t the first time the Browns have cracked the top 10 this season. Flacco has given the Browns competent quarterback play and folks are starting to factor that into how they view Cleveland.
Next up for the Browns is the Chicago Bears, who are riding high after a double-digit win over the Detroit Lions. Week 15 will present the Browns another opportunity to add a big win. At 8-5 on the season, picking up wins No. 9 and 10 is what Cleveland needs to secure a playoff spot.
Check out the full NFL power rankings here, via SI.
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