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Cleveland Browns: Ranking 2018’s schedule from easiest to hardest

By Martin McConnell

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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 26: Defensive end George Johnson #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles running back Terrence Magee #33 of the Cleveland Browns for a loss of 5 yards during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 26, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 26: Defensive end George Johnson #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles running back Terrence Magee #33 of the Cleveland Browns for a loss of 5 yards during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 26, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

14. Week 7 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Who even are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers anymore? Once a team “destined for greatness” behind quarterback Jameis Winston, the Bucs look to be stuck in mediocrity before they even start. The Cleveland Browns need to take advantage of their dysfunction in week seven.

The Buccaneers have some nice pieces, like O.J. Howard, Gerald McCoy, and No. 14 pick Vita Vea. The answers to this game, at least for Tampa Bay, lie in whether or not they can get themselves together.

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The Browns could have a problem on their hands, but with the way the Bucs have been operating recently, this seems like a Cleveland win.

Jameis Winston’s inconsistency could very well be crucial to this game. The Browns defense is young, hungry, and they need to be able to capitalize on Winston’s turnover problem.

13. Week 16 vs Cincinnati Bengals

This is the best chance the Browns have to win a divisional game in 2018. The Bengals have a closing window, the Browns are at home, and the teams match up perfectly in Cleveland’s favor.

Week 16 can be the premier matchup for a healthy Myles Garrett and Emmanuel Ogbah combo. The Bengals have slightly upgraded their offensive line, but one shouldn’t expect it to be enough to combat two young studs on one of the league’s most underrated front sevens.

Andy Dalton will be 31 years old by the time this game takes place. While that may not be ancient, it may be enough to start to slow him down just a tad. The Browns should be ready to send Cincinnati to the basement of the AFC North by 2019.

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