Current Cleveland Browns Playoff Chances and Odds in 2026
The latest Browns' playoff chances are off the board at BetMGM Ohio and other Ohio sportsbooks. They will focus on the offseason and the 2026 draft. We will update these odds once they are available for next season.
| ⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: | OTB |
| 🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: | OTB |
| 🥈 Chance to Make Super Bowl: | OTB |
| 🥇 Chance to Win Super Bowl 60: | OTB |
| 📅 Information Last Verified: | January 9, 2026 |
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Are the Browns in the Playoffs?
The Browns were aiming for a playoff return after missing out in 2024. But at 5-12, their odds to make the playoffs are off the board after Cleveland was eliminated from postseason contention.
Can the Browns Make the Playoffs?
No, the Browns cannot make the playoffs at this point. Cleveland's odds were not favorable all season, and with just five wins, the team has been eliminated from the playoffs.
Browns 2025 Opponents and Schedule
Cleveland opened the season at home against division rival Cincinnati. In Week 5, the Browns traveled to London for one of the NFL’s International Games. Opening odds had Cleveland as the underdog in every game except their Week 14 matchup against the Titans, which they ended up losing.
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 | L 41-17 |
| Week 3 vs. Green Bay Packers | CLE +8.5, ML +380 | W 13-10 |
| Week 4 at Detroit Lions | CLE +10, ML +400 | L 34-10 |
| Week 5 vs. Minnesota Vikings (London) | CLE +5.5, ML +215 | L 21-17 |
| Week 6 at Pittsburgh Steelers | CLE +4.5, ML +195 | L 23-9 |
| Week 7 vs. Miami Dolphins | CLE -2.5, ML -148 | W 31-6 |
| Week 8 at New England Patriots | CLE +7, ML +295 | L 32-13 |
| Week 9 BYE | - | - |
| Week 10 at New York Jets | CLE -2.5, ML -135 | L 27-20 |
| Week 11 vs. Baltimore Ravens | CLE +7.5, ML +350 | L 23-16 |
| Week 12 at Las Vegas Raiders | CLE +3, ML +130 | W 34-10 |
| Week 13 vs. San Francisco 49ers | CLE +6.5, ML +240 | L 26-8 |
| Week 14 vs. Tennessee Titans | CLE -1.5, ML -122 | L 31-29 |
| Week 15 at Chicago Bears | CLE +7.5, ML +340 | L 31-3 |
| Week 16 vs. Buffalo Bills | CLE +10, ML +455 | L 23-20 |
| Week 17 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | CLE +2.5, ML +114 | W 13-6 |
| Week 18 at Cincinnati Bengals | CLE +7.5, ML +300 | W 20-18 |
Browns Playoff Picture
Where Are the Browns in the AFC North Divisional Race?
The Browns finished last in the division last season and again this season. The Steelers won the division in Week 18 with a win over the Ravens.
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7
- Baltimore Ravens 8-9
- Cincinnati Bengals 6-11
- Cleveland Browns 5-12
Where Are the Browns in the AFC Wild Card Race?
The Browns finished last season with a 3–14 record, placing 15th in the AFC and missing the playoffs. This season, they went 5–12, finishing last in the AFC North and 13th 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 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:
No, the Browns do not have a chance to make the playoffs this season after being officially eliminated. They will focus on the offseason, where they will find a new head coach and enter the 2026 draft with the sixth-overall pick.
No, the Cleveland Browns haven’t clinched a playoff spot, and they will miss the playoffs again. They missed the postseason last year and will miss it again in 2025. They look to upgrade their roster in the offseason to become playoff contenders in 2026.
The Cleveland Browns’ odds to make the playoffs are off the board at sportsbooks after they were eliminated from postseason contention. With a 5–12 record and last in the division, they hold the sixth-overall pick in the 2026 draft.
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.
Yes, the Browns are out of playoff contention with only five wins on the season. Cleveland had some of the longest odds to make the playoffs all year. They will now focus on finding a new head coach and the offseason.
The Browns cannot make the 2025 playoffs. They could have qualified by either winning the AFC North or having one of the three best records among the remaining 12 AFC teams, which would have put them 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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