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Cleveland Browns: 5 most important games in 2016

By Steven Kubitza

Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) calls a play at the line against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) calls a play at the line against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Travis Benjamin (11) catches a touchdown pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Austin Davis (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Travis Benjamin (11) catches a touchdown pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Austin Davis (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

The Baltimore Ravens make another appearance on this list because the game in Week 10 is the Browns’ token primetime game of the season, coming on a Thursday night this season.

The Browns actually had two primetime games last season, losing the first on a Thursday night to the Cincinnati Bengals and the second to the Ravens on the “kick six” game on a Monday night. Seeing how poorly the team did in primetime games, the NFL must have decided to be merciful and limit it to just one this season.

The game will be a difficult one as it comes just four days after the Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The short weeks that come when playing a Thursday night game are known to be a problem, but money rules over all so the NFL will only continue to play these games, with the players and fans being the victims of the decision.

The game should be one that is somewhat successful in the ratings department if Griffin starts. A winning or .500 record for both teams would also help things out, although that possibility looks more likely for the Ravens than the Browns, at least right now.

Next: Week 17: Pittsburgh Steelers

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