Cleveland Browns Week 5 instant reaction: Playoffs? We talking about Playoffs?

The Cleveland Browns conquered a serious challenge in win over Colts

The Cleveland Browns faced a serious challenge against playoff contender Indianapolis. The Browns rose to the challenge to prove that they are not simply a team that can beat only bad teams. The Browns can beat good teams as well.

Their day began as a shootout as the Browns and Colts both scored on their two initial drives. The defense looked like it was going to get run over the entire game. But Myles Garrett improved as the league leader of sacks.

Cleveland’s offense was alive moving the ball. No Nick Chubb? No problem. The run games was alive when it mattered. The Browns were unable to run the ball most of the game. But when it came down to running out the clock, the running backs were able to make key runs to put the game away.

The offensive passing game was on point for most of the day. Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr and Jarvis Landry were able to make great catches all game. Austin Hooper made a couple of circus catches as well.

But as the second half rolled around the Browns passing game seemed to disappear. Landry had two significant drops that contributed to those drives ending. Baker Mayfield ending up throwing two interceptions in the game. If any of those drives end in points, the games doesn’t look as close as it ended up being on the scoreboard.

The defense played well when it needed to. They forced a safety on an intentional grounding call. They also got two interceptions. One by Ronnie Harrison Jr which resulted in a pick-six putting the Browns up by 17.

Overall the Browns did what they needed to do to win the football game. How long have the Browns blown games like this? How long have the Browns been unable to win the games they have needed to win to put themselves in the playoff race?

Playoffs? Playoffs? Yes, this team looks like a playoff team. Does it look like a perfect team? No, the special teams need work. But the team is playing well enough to beat the best defense in the NFL.

The sky is the limit and the team is progressing. It is a good day for Browns football.