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Read this very carefully – the Cleveland Browns are still in play-off contention, in December, after back-to-back victories! All three of those statements are foreign territory for this hapless franchise over the years, but the green shoots of recovery are just starting to blossom under rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Interim head coach Gregg Williams is coaching his way into a permanent job but Cleveland make it three straight wins would be the biggest surprise yet, given the Texans are on a team-record eight-game winning run – and the first team in NFL history to win eight straight after losing the first three.
One of these runs has to end in Houston, but in all probability it’ll be the plucky Browns who come unstuck as their improved offensive line, which has not allowed a sack in their two wins, faces Houston’s JJ Watt inspired defence – who’ve tallied 11 sacks in their last two.
All of the Browns’ metrics have gone up since sacking Hue Jackson, including a perfect 10 touchdowns from 10 red zone trips. Houston have really impressed in their winning run, and are now emerging from under the radar, and they’ve got playmakers all over the field on both sides of the ball.
They can also win different types of games, getting victories from defensive arm wrestles with the Cowboys and Broncos along with strong offensive showings against the Colts, Dolphins and Titans.
This team could yet be knocking on the door of the AFC’s top spot.
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