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. Cleveland revamped their roster by adding new talent in free agency and the draft.

The Browns' starting quarterback has yet to be named. It is highly unlikely that QB Deshaun Watson will play in 2025. But the Browns' quarterback room is full after Cleveland signed Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett in free agency and drafted Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel in the 2025 draft.

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Current Cleveland Browns Playoff Chances and Odds in 2025-26

The latest Browns' playoff chances are a long shot, according to BetMGM Ohio. We expect these odds to shift as we get closer to the season. 

⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: 12.5% (+700 odds)
❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: 93.3% (-1400)
🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: 3.2% (+3000)
🥈 Chance to Make Super Bowl 60: 1.2% (+8000)
🥇 Chance to Win Super Bowl 60: 0.5% (+2000)
📅 Information Last Verified: May 8, 2025

These odds will differ across sportsbooks. For example, the Browns' odds to make the playoffs are +700 at BetMGM, but are slightly longer at +800 at DraftKings.

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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. Before the start of the season, based on +800 odds from DraftKings, Cleveland has an 11.1% chance of making the 2025 playoffs.

Can the Browns Make the Playoffs?

Yes. The Browns can technically make the playoffs at this point. But their revamped roster will need to put in a lot of work this offseason. Cleveland signed key players in free agency and drafted new talent to bolster their roster. With a new quarterback leading the offense (yet to be named) and Myles Garrett returning to head the defense, the Browns have the potential to make the postseason. 

Browns 2025 Opponents and Schedule

Cleveland's full 2025 schedule will be released on May 14. 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

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Where are the Browns in the AFC North Divisional Race?

The AFC North odds for the 2025-26 season are below. Odds are from DraftKings sportsbook. 

  1. Baltimore Ravens -145
  2. Cincinnati Bengals +225
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers +550
  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. Since the 2025-26 season has not yet started, it is too early to tell who is in the AFC Wild Card race. Once the season is underway, we will have a better idea where Cleveland stands in the AFC.

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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Steve is an accomplished, award-winning reporter with more than 20 years of experience covering gaming, sports, politics and business. He has written for the Associated Press, Reuters, The Louisville Courier Journal, The Center Square and numerous other publications. Based in Louisville, Ky., Steve has covered the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. and other gaming matters.

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