Browns Playoff Chances: Tracking the Browns Playoff Picture

Fact Checked by Jeremy Botter

As strange as it sounds, Week 8’s season-ending injury to QB DeShaun Watson actually improved the Browns playoff chances from Ohio sportsbooks, but the team kept on playing poorly and was eventually eliminated from the postseason altogether.

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Current Cleveland Browns Playoff Chances in 2024-25

The latest Browns playoff chances are 0%, according to BetMGM Ohio.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Browns’ playoff chances and other odds for the season.     
 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: 0%
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: 100%
🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: 0%
🥇 Chance to Win Super Bowl: 0%
🥈 Chance to Make Super Bowl: 0%
✅ Playoff Odds Last VerifiedJanuary 17, 2025

What Are the Latest Browns Playoff Odds?

The Browns odds to make the playoffs are not available.

⭐️ To Make Playoffs: Off the board
❌ To Miss Playoffs: Off the board
🏆 To Win AFC North: Off the board
🥇 To Win Super Bowl: Off the board
🥈 To Make Super Bowl: Off the board
📅 Information Last Verified: January 17, 2025
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Are the Browns in the Playoffs?

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The Browns are not in the playoffs, and have been eliminated from postseason contention this year. 

Can the Browns Make the Playoffs?

Nope, the Browns did not make the playoffs in 2024. They finished 15th in the AFC's playoff standings.

Browns 2024 Opponents and Schedule

WeekOpponentResult
1vs. Dallas CowboysDAL 33, CLE 17
2at Jacksonville JaguarsCLE 18, JAX 13
3vs. New York GiantsNYG 21, CLE 15
4at Las Vegas RaidersLV 20, CLE 16
5at Washington CommandersWAS 34, CLE 13
6at Philadelphia EaglesPHI 20, CLE 16
7vs. Cincinnati BengalsCIN 21, CLE 14
8vs. Baltimore RavensCLE 29, BAL 24
9vs. Los Angeles ChargersLAC 27, CLE 10
10BYE
11at New Orleans SaintsNO 35, CLE 14
12vs. Pittsburgh SteelersCLE 24, PIT 19
13at Denver BroncosDEN 41, CLE 32
14at Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 27, CLE 14
15Kansas City ChiefsKC 21, CLE 7
16at Cincinnati BengalsCIN 24, CLE 6
17vs. Miami DolphinsMIA 20, CLE 3
18at Baltimore RavensBAL 35, CLE 10

Browns 2025 Opponents

Cleveland's full 2025 schedule will be released in May. Here are their 2025 opponents: Baltimore Ravens (x2), Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals (x2), Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers (x2), San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans.

Browns Playoff Picture

Where Are the Browns in the AFC North Divisional Race?

The Browns finished fourth in the AFC North. Here were the final 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.

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.

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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