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Early look at the Cleveland Browns 2022 schedule, what are their chances?

By Greg Newland

Jan 9, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field with the team before the game between the Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field with the team before the game between the Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates the win at the conclusion of the fourth quarter during a Week 17 NFL game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 34-31. With the win the, the Cincinnati Bengals won the AFC North division and advance to the NFL playoffs. /

Cleveland Browns vs. the AFC North – Bengals, Ravens, and Steelers

Once again, the AFC North will be as good of a division as any in the NFL. The Bengals will have Joe Burrow and a talented offense, while the Ravens will be returning with all their starters after being decimated by injuries in 2021.

Some believe the Steelers will be in rebuild mode with Ben Roethlisberger likely retiring, but don’t forget how good that defense is. And as much as it kills me, Mike Tomlin is as good of an NFL coach as there is, and he will have this team ready to battle.

The key for the Browns next season is to just win the home games inside the division. You must take care of business on your home field, and then try to steal at least one on the road. If they can do that and finish at 4-2 in the division, they have a shot at winning the North.

This division is built on too many rivalries and I don’t see one team just running away with things. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens appeared to start running away with the North two years ago, but since then they have been average and finished in last place in 2021.

Also, keep in mind, Burrow is fantastic and maybe the next great NFL quarterback, but we still haven’t seen it in back-to-back seasons. His offensive line still isn’t great, and the defense really overachieved this season.

Next. Surprises and disappointments in 2021. dark

4-2 is certainly attainable if the Browns return to form next season.

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