Browns, Jaguars Week 14 injury report: A lot of names but some exciting returns
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4 HRS AGO - DTR vs Joe Flacco will not be the big discussion this week The Cleveland Browns return home from a forgettable two-week trip to the West Coast to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The game has important implications for both teams in the AFC playoff race, as the Browns (7-5) are currently holding one of the Wild Card spots, while the Jaguars (8-4) are still holding onto to first place in the AFC South but are feeling a bit of pressure from the Indianapolis Colts (7-5) and the Houston Texans (7-5).
The Browns resumed practice for the game on Wednesday, which means it is time to take a look at the first injury report of the week, which in the case of the Browns includes some of the standard rest days for key players.
Cleveland Injury Report
G Joel Bitonio - Rest/Knee - DNP
WR Amari Cooper - Concussion/Ribs - DNP
DE Myles Garrett - Rest/Shoulder - DNP
WR Marquise Goodwin - Concussion - Limited
C Nick Harris - Knee - Limited
DT Shelby Harris - Achilles - Limited
RB Kareem Hunt - Groin Collapse
Browns Week 14 rooting guide: Best results for playoff seeding
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A look at the best possible outcomes in Week 14 as the Cleveland Browns may be riding the Joe Flacco hype train to stay in the AFC playoff race. The Cleveland Browns spent a forgettable two weeks on the West Coast as they bumbled their way to two consecutive losses.
A week after turning the ball over three times and losing quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to a concussion in a loss to the Denver Broncos, the Browns turned to Joe Flacco and his “big arm” against the Los Angeles Rams. Flacco played well enough up to the point where he threw a fourth-quarter interception and the game went downhill from there.
rolled out the red carpet for Rome's easy score#CLEvsLAR on FOX & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/aN9xhZAnts— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 3, 2023
The Browns (7-5) are back home this Sunday to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4). Cleveland is currently sitting at the No. 6 seed in the AFC, but their playoff odds have fallen to 59 Collapse
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns: Week 14 TV Map
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22 HRS AGO - See which cities get to watch the Jaguars vs. Browns game on television this week. The Week 14 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars will air on CBS at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
Announcers: Ian Eagle & Charles Davis
Ohio Coverage: All of Ohio will get to see the game. The Browns game will air locally on WOIO (Channel 19.1).
National Coverage: The early slate of games on CBS isn’t too impressive, and with the Browns already having the network’s No. 2 announce team, that means they get a lot of national coverage despite both starting quarterbacks being backups.
Streaming Coverage: Sign up for fuboTV
The RED areas of the map below illustrates everyone who should be able to watch the game:
Map is from 506sports.com.
WEEK 14 NFL GAMES AIRING NATIONALLY OR IN CLEVELAND
Thursday - 8:15 PM ET: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Amazon)
Sunday - 1:00PM ET: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns (CBS)
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Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: How to Watch, Listen and Live Stream
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How would the Browns be different if they didn’t draft these quarterbacks?
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1 DAY AGO - A multitude of quarterbacks have found Cleveland home for a short time Otto Graham and Bernie Kosar. Both are considered the Cleveland Browns’ all-time great quarterbacks.
Graham was a three-time NFL Champion, went to five Pro Bowls, was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary Team, had his number 14 retired by the franchise, is listed in the Browns Legends Program, enshrined in the Browns Ring of Honor, has won a total of seven pro football championships, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965. Plus, there is a statue of Graham outside the Browns’ stadium.
Kosar is a Super Bowl Champion (Dallas Cowboys) and earned himself a Pro Bowl. He actually chose the Browns as the team he wanted to play for instead of the other way around due to circumstances with the 1985 NFL Supplemental Draft. He is listed in the Browns Legends Program.
Both of these men provided the Browns with one crucial component: dependability at the QB position.
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Offensive line data helps explain Browns run/pass decisions
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The loss of Nick Chubb and Kevin Stefanski’s play calling are not the only issues The Cleveland Browns are 7-5 but some fans believe they would be 9-3 or 10-2 if HC Kevin Stefanski had just run the football more often. The Browns are tied for the most attempts in the NFL at 390 while still being in the top 10 in passing attempts (8th overall with 435).
A big reason Cleveland’s offense can be high in both categories is the lack of explosive plays but Stefanski’s ability to cobble together long drives out of short plays. It is somewhat surprising that they are top 10 in both attempts while also being tied for the most turnovers in the league.
There are a lot of reasons, both real and pontificated, why the Browns haven’t been successful running the football (just 135.1 yards per game) despite leading the league in carries. Losing RB Nick Chubb and OL Jack Conklin early in the year top the list but inconsistent play at the quarterback position Collapse
LB Anthony Walker Jr. voted Browns 2023 Ed Block Courage Award recipient
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Browns' opening odds against Jaguars see major shift after Trevor Lawrence injury
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The over/under drops to 34 for the game. The Cleveland Expand
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The over/under drops to 34 for the game. The Cleveland Browns were originally set to open as early 3-point home underdogs against the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of their Week 14 match-up, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. We waited to post the article until after the Jaguars' Monday Night Football game, though, and sure enough, QB Trevor Lawrence suffered an ankle injury that has shifted the line significantly. Cleveland is now favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under on the game is currently 34.
The Browns (7-5) are coming off of a two straight road losses, with the latest one being a 36-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams that was a lot closer than the final score would indicate. QB Joe Flacco was pushing the ball downfield and appeared to tie the game with nine minutes to go, but K Dustin Hopkins missed the extra point, and everything seemed to spiral out of control from there.
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Browns Playoff Watch 3.0: Control their own destiny in AFC playoff picture
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2 DAYS AGO - Cleveland’s string of losses needs to end right now but playoff hopes stay strong The Cleveland Browns were having a good season and had jumped up to the Number 5 seed. But two losses in a row have pushed them down one slot. And they are fortunate that other teams that affect their standing have had a loss or two recently.
The continuance of losing games will only force Cleveland from the playoff bracket into the “outside” window. When you get dumped into that bracket it usually means righting the ship isn’t going to happen and cleaning out lockers is more likely.
For now, the Browns remain seeded despite a two-game skid.
Will the Browns make the playoffs in 2023?
Let’s examine what the other teams are doing, and who has the best chances of making the post-season.
AFC North Division
#2. seed Baltimore Ravens 9-3-0
The Ravens’ hold on the AFC’s top seed didn’t last long but they still lead the division as both the Steelers and Browns lost.
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Daily Dawg Chow 12/7: Myles Garrett, Dustin Hopkins leading in early Pro Bowl voting
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More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow.
The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:
Watch Video of my SoFi Stadium Experience: Browns vs. Rams (Chris Pokorny) I made a one day trip to Los Angeles to watch the Browns, and filmed my experience.
Browns Week 14 rooting guide: Best results for playoff seeding (Thomas Moore) A look at the best possible outcomes in Week 14 as the Cleveland Browns may be riding the Joe Flacco hype train to stay in the AFC playoff race.
Guess who is hoping new Browns QB Joe Flacco fails? (Barry Shuck) This portion of the season involves getting help from other clubs
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns: Week 14 TV Map (Chris Pokorny)
More Cleveland Browns news:
Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback hopeful of playing against Cleveland Browns after ankle sprain (Sky Sports) “Lawrence sat out practice Collapse
Guess who is hoping new Browns QB Joe Flacco fails?
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This portion of the season involves getting help from other clubs When new Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco took the field last Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, many had their opinions of what to expect from the 38-year-old signal caller.
Would he have rust? After all, he hadn’t played in an actual game since Week 17 of the 2022 season for the New York Jets.
How would he play as a 38-year-old playing a young man’s game? That is an honest question, which was answered in the game as Flacco played well, and except for a horrible interception, he was more than a game manager who would hand the ball off 40 times a game.
Did he still have arm strength? Maybe a bit too much as he sailed the ball over receiver’s heads seven times in the contest. Of course, two were on purpose to save getting a sack, but the others just took off and were wild. But his arm strength is no longer a question. Even his passes have a great spin with a tight Collapse
Browns NFL Power Rankings: Cleveland still clinging to No. 14 heading into Week 14
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The Browns’ two-game losing streak still sees them in playoff contention. Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season.
CBS Sports - No. 17 (down 1 spot)
New quarterback Joe Flacco couldn’t beat the Rams, and now they’ve lost two straight games. It’s hard to win without your starting quarterback, but they would still be in the playoffs if they started today.
ESPN - No. 11 (no change)
Pleasant surprise: OT Dawand Jones
The Browns drafted Jones in the fourth round this year. Initially, the team viewed the 6-foot-8, 374-pound product out of Ohio State as a work in progress. But Jones impressed during training camp. After Jack Conklin suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener, Jones was pushed into the starting lineup at right tackle and has thrived ever since. Jones has a pass block win rate of 86.8% and a run block win rate of Collapse
Community Convo: Predicting the Browns future
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Cleveland is in the playoffs if the season ended today but what about when the season ends? Despite a tough schedule and a litany of injuries, the Cleveland Browns are 7-5. With this article coming out after the team’s first two-game losing streak of the year, that record feels less positive than it really is.
Practice squad QB Joe Flacco looked promising in his first start but is not certain to be the Browns starting QB for the rest of the year. The AFC North continues to see more and more injuries, including at QB, that are impacting the division while Cleveland hums along in the AFC playoff picture.
Next up, the Jacksonville Jaguars at home. While the Jags are a good team, they lost a number of players during Monday Night Football in Week 13. Those injuries, especially to QB Trevor Lawrence, have greatly impacted betting lines for the Week 14 matchup.
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NFL awards: Anthony Walker nominated for prestigious award
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Walter Payton Man of the Year is awarded to one of 32 players The NFL announced their 32 players for the annual Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. LB Anthony Walker will represent the Cleveland Browns.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, is the league’s most prestigious honor and acknowledges NFL players who excel on the field and demonstrate a passion for creating a lasting positive impact beyond the game.
“The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award is the league’s most prestigious honor given annually to the player who best represents the greatness and compassion of Walter Payton on and off the field,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “These 32 outstanding men are making a valuable difference in their communities every day and we are proud to celebrate their special gifts and humanitarianism.”
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Browns’ defensive snap counts, stats, and notes: Week 13 - Cleveland didn’t find any big plays
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No sacks, no turnovers, and seeing Stafford thrive wasn’t what we wanted. Below, we analyze the snap counts and stats on defense for the Cleveland Browns’ Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
DL: This was a rare instance where Myles Garrett didn’t even touch the stat sheet. Even though he was able to play most of the game and still drew his share of double teams, you have to wonder how much that shoulder injury is limiting his usual All-Pro nature. The rest of the defensive line wasn’t able to get to Matthew Stafford all game either, with no sacks and a total of two quarterback hits.
LB: With the return of Anthony Walker to the lineup, he didn’t play a ton of snaps, but was the highest-graded player on defense (83.9). Sione Takitaki was the one blamed for allowing the 70-yard touchdown pass to Puka Nucua, but on the same note, something isn’t ideal there if a linebacker is the one covering a receiver that far downfield (it was a Collapse
Browns’ offensive snap counts, stats, and notes: Week 13 - Joe Flacco pushes the ball downfield
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Harrison Bryant and Elijah Moore also saw an uptick in production. Below, we analyze the snap counts and stats on offense for the Cleveland Browns’ Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
QB: Is it possible that Browns fans have been so desperate for someone to throw the deep ball and stretch the field, that we are now obsessed (in a good way) over Joe Flacco’s ability to do it? Flacco ran the offense well, had great zip on his balls, and guided the offense well for 3.5 quarters. I thought the use of the playaction pass was effective because teams are still keying in on the run, so it froze those guys up front and allowed Flacco time to deliver the ball downfield without much pressure. Unfortunately, Flacco had the interception mid-way through the fourth quarter that helped seal Cleveland’s fate instead of leading a comeback, but I’m intrigued about keeping Flacco as the starter the rest of the season.
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Daily Dawg Chow 12/5: Flacco back to practice squad, Browns QB status unclear for Sunday
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More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow.
The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:
Browns vs. Rams: A film breakdown of Jerome Ford’s touchdown catch (Matt Wilson) Cleveland has done a good job of getting their running backs open downfield
Video of Browns Ethan Pocic’s key penalty for moving the football (Jared Mueller) The Browns were down 8 to the Rams but this penalty all but sealed the loss
Browns injured reserve: Full list and who could return this year (Jared Mueller) NFL playoff hopes despite all these injuries is still something to be encouraged by
AFC standings, playoff picture: Browns keep same seed despite loss (Jared Mueller) The Browns continue to control their destiny
More Cleveland Browns news:
OBR Chalk Talk — (Week 13) Browns vs Rams (Orange and Brown Report via Youtube) Jake Burns goes over what happened on Sunday in Los Collapse
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Watch Video of my SoFi Stadium Experience: Browns vs. Rams
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15 HRS AGO - I made a one day trip to Los Angeles to watch the Browns, and filmed my experience. Many of you know that I have a hobby travel YouTube channel called Poko Traveler, which I sometimes like to mesh with Browns-related content. This past weekend, I flew out to Los Angeles for my first ever Cleveland Browns road game. Here are a couple of videos of my adventure.
This first video shows a guide of how to get to SoFi Stadium from the Airport for just $1.75 using public transportation:
Here is the video showing my experience outside of SoFi Stadium before the game, passing through the tailgate lots, walking inside the stadium, and a couple clips of the game.
I also shot a 22-minute vlog that acts as a much more condensed summary of my travel day to/from Los Angeles. I hope you enjoy watching them; as I stated in my vlog, the biggest letdown was that I was pumped to see our historic defense in action, and we didn't get to see anything special from that side of the ball. Collapse
Browns designate CB Cameron Mitchell to return from injured reserve
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Browns Reacts Week 14 - Will the Browns still make the playoffs?
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Also, we’re asking who you’d start at QB again. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cleveland Browns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The Browns looked to be in good shape a few weeks ago, but they have lost the past two games to average teams (Broncos and Rams) on the road, the defense is not making big plays, and the offense is still on their fourth quarterback of the season. I’m sure Browns fans’ confidence in the team will continue to dip until the team turns the ship around.
We asked two other questions this week. The first one asks whether you think the Browns will still make the playoffs. Heading into this week, the Browns still hold a wildcard spot, but they have squandered their margin for error. They may have to go 4-1 the rest of the season to guarantee themselves a postseason berth.
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Browns Joe Flacco’s first game was a promising one: Film Don’t Lie
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Joe Flacco started his first game for Cleveland on Sunday, and Expand
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Joe Flacco started his first game for Cleveland on Sunday, and he showed that he’s still got it The Cleveland Browns were heading into week 13 with a rash of injuries on both sides of the ball, with the biggest concern being at the quarterback position.
The team signed Joe Flacco to the practice squad two weeks ago in an attempt to improve their depth in the quarterback room as well as to add an experienced “winner”. He has been showing a lot of success and promise throughout his first couple weeks of practice, and that certainly transitioned over to the field on gameday against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13.
As soon as he took the field on the first drive, there was a weird sense of both anxiousness and comfortability. It was sort of unnerving to be starting another quarterback this season but having it be a Super Bowl-winning signal-caller like Joe Flacco made it feel a little better.
1st Quarter
Stats: 6/10 - 84 yards - 1 touchdown
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Daily Dawg Chow 12/6: Trevor Lawrence injury not as bad as feared, status vs. Browns Sunday unclear
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More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow.
The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:
Offensive line data helps explain Browns run/pass decisions (Jared Mueller) The loss of Nick Chubb and Kevin Stefanski’s play calling are not the only issues
Browns’ defensive snap counts, stats, and notes: Week 13 - Cleveland didn’t find any big plays (Chris Pokorny) No sacks, no turnovers, and seeing Stafford thrive wasn’t what we wanted.
Browns’ offensive snap counts, stats, and notes: Week 13 - Joe Flacco pushes the ball downfield (Chris Pokorny) Harrison Bryant and Elijah Moore also saw an uptick in production.
Browns schedule: Jaguars injuries, including Trevor Lawrence, loom for Week 14 (Jared Mueller) The AFC playoff race continues to be impacted by big injuries to QBs
More Cleveland Browns news:
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Browns announce unofficial depth chart for Week 14 vs. Jaguars
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AFC North Week 13 in Review: Division continues to lose QBs, games
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The Bengals surprising win and Ravens bye week create interesting division race The Baltimore Ravens were on a bye week, sitting at the top of the AFC North while the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals all played in Week 13. Cleveland and Pittsburgh both fell short (Pittsburgh suffered a huge loss but we will get into that later) while the Bengals found a way to get back into the win column.
Arizona Cardinals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 10
Out of all the scores in the early window, this score was probably the most surprising one. No one, and I mean no one thought the Steelers would fall to the now 3-10 Arizona Cardinals (Browns can’t relate). Multiple weather delays don’t excuse the fact that this was a bad loss for this team.
Head coach Mike Tomlin pretty much summed up his team’s performance with this quote:
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Browns schedule: Jaguars injuries, including Trevor Lawrence, loom for Week 14
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The AFC playoff race continues to be impacted by big injuries to QBs The Cleveland Browns know all too well how injuries can impact a season. Despite a lot of key starters being on the Browns injured reserve, the team has persevered and control their own playoff destiny going into Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season.
Little and big things have led to Cleveland’s two-game losing streak including this penalty on center Ethan Pocic.
With the Jacksonville Jaguars coming to town, Browns fans are worried a three-game losing streak could be on the way. Then Monday Night Football, with the Jaguars losing to the Cincinnati Bengals, happened with Trevor Lawrence and others being injured.
Initially, there were fears that Lawrence had a significant injury as he slammed his helmet to the turf and was helped off the field by two trainers. After the game, Lawrence was on crutches and had a walking boot on but was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain.
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