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Cleveland Browns Playoff Chances 2026
3-1 · 2nd in AFC North
The Cleveland Browns (3-1) sit 2nd in the AFC North, level with the Baltimore Ravens but behind on tiebreakers and have a 50% chance to make the playoffs. They have beaten the Buccaneers, the Panthers and the Steelers, and have 13 games left.
Updated Sat Oct 10 · 4:48 AM ET · 20,000 simulated seasons · How it works
Make playoffs
50%
Win AFC North
24%
Projected wins
9.4
of 17 games
What this week is worth
Week 5 at Jets
- With a win
- 61%
- With a loss
- 35%
- Swing
- 26 pts
Final win total
1%4
3%5
7%6
11%7
14%8
16%9
15%10
13%11
9%12
6%13
3%14
1%15
Most likely: 9 wins (16%)
Playoff seed
- Seed 14%
- Seed 26%
- Seed 37%
- Seed 47%
- Seed 58%
- Seed 69%
- Seed 79%
- Miss playoffs50%
Division: Alive · Playoffs: Alive · Division magic number: 14
AFC North race
| Pos | Team | W-L-T | GB | DIV | CONF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Baltimore Ravens | 3-1 | — | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 2 | Cleveland Browns | 3-1 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| 3 |  Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-2 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| 4 |  Cincinnati Bengals | 2-2 | 1 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Teams with identical win percentages share a position.
Head-to-head vs division rivals
Baltimore Ravens
- Upcoming · Home · Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18
- Upcoming · Away · Week 16 · Sun, Dec 27
Pittsburgh Steelers
- W 27–24 · Home · Thu, Oct 1
- Upcoming · Away · Week 8 · Sun, Nov 1
Cincinnati Bengals
- Upcoming · Home · Week 13 · Sun, Dec 6
- Upcoming · Away · Week 18 · Sun, Jan 10
Results so far
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Jacksonville Jaguars | Away | L 10–34 |
| 2 | @Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Away | W 23–19 |
| 3 | vsCarolina Panthers | Home | W 21–18 |
| 4 | vsPittsburgh Steelers | Home | W 27–24 |
Remaining schedule
Remaining strength of schedule: .462 combined opponent win percentage — 26th toughest of 32.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Site | Opp record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | @New York Jets | Away | 1-3 |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vsBaltimore Ravens | Home | 3-1 |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | @Tennessee Titans | Away | 0-4 |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | @Pittsburgh Steelers | Away | 2-2 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | @New Orleans Saints | Away | 1-3 |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vsHouston Texans | Home | 0-4 |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vsLas Vegas Raiders | Home | 3-1 |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vsCincinnati Bengals | Home | 2-2 |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vsAtlanta Falcons | Home | 2-2 |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @New York Giants | Away | 3-1 |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | @Baltimore Ravens | Away | 3-1 |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vsIndianapolis Colts | Home | 2-2 |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | @Cincinnati Bengals | Away | 2-2 |
FAQ
- What are the Cleveland Browns' chances of making the playoffs?
- The Browns have a 50% chance to make the 2026 playoffs and a 24% chance to win the AFC North, based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season.
- What is the Browns' record in 2026?
- The Cleveland Browns are 3-1 (1-0 in division games, 1-1 in conference games), 2nd in AFC North.
- Who do the Browns play next?
- The Browns play on the road against the New York Jets (1-3) in Week 5 on Sun, Oct 11.
- How many games do the Browns have left?
- The Browns have 13 regular-season games left after playing 4.
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Updated OCT 9 · 11:02 PM ET