Browns Playoff Chances: Tracking the Browns Playoff Picture

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If the Browns playoff chances are going to improve from Ohio sportsbooks, Cleveland has a significant amount of work to do in the offseason. The Browns will need to work some magic in free agency and the draft to be playoff contenders in the 2025-26 season. 

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Current Cleveland Browns Playoff Chances in 2025-26

The latest Browns playoff chances are not yet available, according to BetMGM Ohio. We expect these odds to be released at the start of the season. 

Here is what we know so far: 
 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: OTB
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: OTB
🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: 3.23%
🥇 Chance to Win Super Bowl: 0.6%
🥈 Chance to Make Super Bowl: 1.3%
✅ Playoff Odds Last VerifiedMarch 25, 2025

What are the Latest Browns Playoff Odds?

The Browns' odds of making the playoffs are not available yet. Here is what we do know about the Browns' playoff chances and other odds for the season:

⭐️ To Make Playoffs: OTB
❌ To Miss Playoffs: OTB
🏆 To Win AFC North: +3000
🥇 To Win Super Bowl: +18000
🥈 To Make Super Bowl: +7500
📅 Information Last Verified: March 25, 2025
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Are the Browns in the Playoffs?

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The Browns are looking to make the playoffs this upcoming season after failing to do so in 2024. 

Can the Browns Make the Playoffs?

Yes. The Browns can technically make the playoffs at this point. But they will need to have an active offseason restructuring their roster to improve their playoff chances.  

Browns 2025 Opponents and Schedule

Cleveland's full 2025 schedule will be released in May. The Browns will travel to London for one of the seven NFL International Games. Here are their 2025 opponents: 

Home Opponents:

  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Pittsburgh Steelers 
  • Cincinnati Bengals 
  • Buffalo Bills
  • Green Bay Packers
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • San Francisco 49ers 
  • Tennessee Titans

Away Opponents:

  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Pittsburgh Steelers 
  • Cincinnati Bengals 
  • Chicago Bears
  • Detroit Lions
  • Las Vegas Raiders
  • New England Patriots
  • New York Jets

Browns Playoff Picture

Where are the Browns in the AFC North Divisional Race?

The AFC North odds for the 2025-26 season are below. 

  1. Baltimore Ravens -140
  2. Cincinnati Bengals +190
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers +700
  4. Cleveland Browns +3000

The Browns finished last in the division last season. Here are the final 2024-25 standings:

  1. Baltimore Ravens 12-5
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7
  3. Cincinnati Bengals 9-8
  4. Cleveland Browns 3-14

Where are the Browns in the AFC Wild Card Race?

With a 3-14 record, the Browns finished 15th in the AFC playoff race, failing to make the playoffs.

Where to Bet on the Cleveland Browns Making the Playoffs

Cleveland Browns fans have plenty of options for making wagers on their favorite NFL team. There are several licensed online Ohio sports betting apps available that offer odds on the Browns. 

That includes Fanatics Ohio sportsbook, which is our preferred choice for futures betting.

Looking at the Browns Playoff History & Results

Cleveland has made the playoffs just three times since the Browns resumed play in 1999, with the city receiving an expansion team after the former Browns team relocated to Baltimore after the 1995 season. In that span, they have won just one playoff game, beating Pittsburgh 48-37 in an AFC Wild Card game on Jan. 10, 2021. The Browns have not reached a Super Bowl, but they have four NFL championships, the last coming in 1964. Overall, the Browns have a 17-22 postseason record.

2024 Record3-14 (Missed Playoffs)
2023 Record11-6 (Lost in Wild Card Round)
2022 Record7-10 (Missed Playoffs)
2021 Record8-9 (Missed Playoffs)
2020 Record11-5 (Lost in Divisional Round)
2019 Record6-10 (Missed Playoffs)
2018 Record7-8-1 (Missed Playoffs)
2017 Record0-16 (Missed Playoffs)
2016 Record1-15 (Missed Playoffs)
2015 Record3-13 (Missed Playoffs)
2014 Record7-9 (Missed Playoffs)

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