Cleveland Browns schedule prediction post Deshaun Watson settlement

Week 16 vs New Orleans Saints: Loss (8-7)

There needs to be more respect given to the Saints offense with a really impressive wide receiver room if it stays healthy. Before his injury last year Jameis Winston was looking like the player that was taken with the number one overall pick. Though Watson is a better player overall I think Winston has more playmakers at receiver and finds a way to edge out the Browns with a close win.

Week 17 at Washington Commanders: Win (9-7)

The rust should be shaken off and Cleveland’s offense should be humming assuming there aren’t any major injuries. The Commanders’ defensive line could cause some problems for the Browns but the Browns’ defense will cause just as many. In the end, I don’t see how Carson Wentz manages to score many points against the Browns who get their 9th win of the season.

Week 18 at Pittsburgh Steelers: Win (10-7)

With Watson having five games under his belt this game is an entirely different situation than the first meeting in week 3. George Pickens and Dionte Johnson are a problem at wide receiver but I’m not sure that line can protect whoever the quarterback is well enough to keep up with the Browns’ offense.

Not sure how the AFC shapes up around them but this game could likely seal a second playoff birth in three years for the Browns.