Current Cleveland Browns Playoff Chances and Odds in 2025-26
The latest Browns' playoff chances are a long shot, according to BetMGM Ohio and other Ohio sportsbooks. We expect these odds to shift throughout the season.
| ⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: | 6.3% (+1500 odds) |
| ❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: | 98.8% (-8000) |
| 🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: | 1.6% (+6000) |
| 🥈 Chance to Make Super Bowl: | 0.4% (+25000) |
| 🥇 Chance to Win Super Bowl 60: | 0.2% (+60000) |
| 📅 Information Last Verified: | September 15, 2025 |
These odds will differ across sportsbooks, however, most sportsbooks have low expectations for Cleveland this season.
Are the Browns in the Playoffs?
The Browns are aiming for a playoff return after missing out in 2024. Following a Week 1 loss, their odds to make the playoffs sit at +1500 on DraftKings, giving Cleveland just a 6.3% chance. It’s a long shot, but with key offseason improvements and strong performances, the Browns could still surprise.
Can the Browns Make the Playoffs?
Yes. The Browns can technically make the playoffs at this point. But Cleveland will need to make a significant turnaround with their revamped roster. The Browns signed key players in free agency and drafted new talent to bolster their roster. With a new quarterback, Joe Flacco, leading the offense and Myles Garrett returning to head the defense, the Browns have the potential to make the postseason. But Cleveland's odds at the start of the season are not favorable.
Browns 2025 Opponents and Schedule
Cleveland opened the season at home against division rival Cincinnati. In Week 5, the Browns will travel to London for one of the NFL’s International Games. Opening odds have Cleveland as the underdog in every game except their Week 14 matchup against the Titans.
Here is Cleveland's 2025 schedule:
| Browns Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 vs. Cincinnati Bengals | CLE +5.5, ML +205 | L 17-16 |
| Week 2 at Baltimore Ravens | CLE +11.5, ML +550 | TBD |
| Week 3 vs. Green Bay Packers | CLE +5.5, ML +215 | TBD |
| Week 4 at Detroit Lions | CLE +10.5, ML +400 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs. Minnesota Vikings (London) | CLE +7, ML +275 | TBD |
| Week 6 at Pittsburgh Steelers | CLE +6.5, ML +235 | TBD |
| Week 7 vs. Miami Dolphins | CLE +1.5, ML +105 | TBD |
| Week 8 at New England Patriots | CLE +5.5, ML +190 | TBD |
| Week 9 BYE | - | - |
| Week 10 at New York Jets | CLE +2.5, ML +120 | TBD |
| Week 11 vs. Baltimore Ravens | CLE +8.5, ML +330 | TBD |
| Week 12 at Las Vegas Raiders | CLE +3.5, ML +154 | TBD |
| Week 13 vs. San Francisco 49ers | CLE +6, ML +210 | TBD |
| Week 14 vs. Tennessee Titans | CLE -1.5, ML -122 | TBD |
| Week 15 at Chicago Bears | CLE +7, ML +250 | TBD |
| Week 16 vs. Buffalo Bills | CLE +8.5, ML +320 | TBD |
| Week 17 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | CLE +2.5, ML +114 | TBD |
| Week 18 at Cincinnati Bengals | CLE +8.5, ML +310 | TBD |
Browns Playoff Picture
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.
- Baltimore Ravens -155 (60.8% chance)
- Cincinnati Bengals +290 (25.6% chance)
- Pittsburgh Steelers +390 (20.4% chance)
- Cleveland Browns +6000 (1.6% chance)
The Browns finished last in the division last season. Here are the current standings:
- Cincinnati Bengals 1-0
- Pittsburgh Steelers 1-0
- Baltimore Ravens 0-1
- Cleveland Browns 0-1
Where Are the Browns in the AFC Wild Card Race?
The Browns finished last season with a 3-14 record, ending up 15th in the AFC and missing the playoffs. Since the 2025-26 season just kicked off, it’s way too early to tell who’ll make the AFC Wild Card race. Once the season gets going, we’ll have a better idea of where Cleveland stands.
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 or any NFL team. There are several licensed online Ohio sports betting apps available that offer odds on the Browns and NFL.
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 Record | 3-14 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2023 Record | 11-6 (Lost in Wild Card Round) |
| 2022 Record | 7-10 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2021 Record | 8-9 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2020 Record | 11-5 (Lost in Divisional Round) |
| 2019 Record | 6-10 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2018 Record | 7-8-1 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2017 Record | 0-16 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2016 Record | 1-15 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2015 Record | 3-13 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2014 Record | 7-9 (Missed Playoffs) |
Browns Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs:
Yes, the Browns have a shot at the playoffs since the 2025-26 season just started. Cleveland missed the postseason in 2024 after finishing last in the AFC North with a 3-14 record. According to FanDuel, the Browns have an 8.2% chance of making the playoffs this year.
No, the Browns haven’t clinched a playoff spot since the 2025-26 season just started. They missed the playoffs last year, and heading into the new season, DraftKings gives them a 6.3% chance to make the postseason with +1500 odds.
The Cleveland Browns are +1500 to make the playoffs at DraftKings, which translates to a 6.3% chance of advancing to the postseason. On the flip side, their -8000 odds to miss the playoffs give them a 98.8% chance they won’t make it in 2025.
Cleveland last made the playoffs in the 2023 season as a Wild Card team after finishing 11-6, placing second in the AFC North. Their postseason run ended with a 45-14 loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round on January 13.
No, the Browns are not out of playoff contention since the 2025-26 season just started. With -8000 odds, Cleveland has a 98.8% chance of missing the playoffs in 2025. The Browns need a solid start to the year to overcome those long odds.
The Browns can make the 2025 playoffs by winning the AFC North division with the best record among the four teams or having one of the three best records among the remaining 12 AFC teams that would be in wild-card contention.
The Browns last won a playoff game on Jan. 10, 2021, when they won at Pittsburgh 48-37 in the AFC Wild Card round. They lost the following week at Kansas City 22-17 in the divisional round. Cleveland last reached the AFC Championship game in the 1989 season.
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