![]() Last week, so many Browns starters and coaches tested positive for Covid-19 (over 20) that the league decided to postpone the game until late Monday afternoon, yet still Cleveland was forced to start their practice team QB under center along with a lot of other new faces. Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers Predictions Can the Browns Roster Recover from its Covid-19 Outbreak? These two cross-conference rivals have played each other 20 prior times (including 1 postseason game), with the Green Bay Packers winning 13 of those games and the Cleveland Browns winning 7 of the games. The 11-3 Green Bay Packers have clinched the NFC North and therefore an NFC playoff spot is theirs, so now QB Aaron Rodgers and his fellow playmakers like WR Davante Adams and RB Aaron Jones must stay healthy these final three games, but more wins could mean a number one seed and its playoff bye with home field advantage, so expect them to show up for this one. List Packers vs.After suffering a Covid breakout, Cleveland might be able to suit up their starters now, their season essentially over unless they win out and get lots of help, the first task being to take care of the Packers, something that could be tough with a Browns offense struggling to convert third downs and find the end zone, a huge team problem that HC Kevin Stefanski must solve. Will Green Bay’s offensive line be able to handle Cleveland’s front four? Will Cleveland be able to move the ball offensively, if Green Bay is able to shut down Nick Chubb? I think Aaron Rodgers strengthens his MVP case with a three-touchdown game behind a makeshift offensive line. Brennen Rupp (7-3): Packers 24, Browns 14 If Green Bay can stifle Cleveland’s run game, even with Baker Mayfield, they should win this game easily. The Packers will be getting back Kenny Clark along the defensive line, but who knows how healthy he really is coming back from Covid. The Browns rushing attack ranks fourth in the NFL in yards per game (139.6). The main worry for the Packers will be stopping Nick Chubb. Also, keep and eye on Davante Adams vs Denzel Ward. Offensively, I think Aaron Rodgers will have a big outing and deliver a Christmas present in the form of three touchdowns. Expect the Browns to lean on Nick Chubb so the Packers will need a stout performance from their run defense. However, even if both are available, I think Green Bay wins by double digits. We still don’t know if Cleveland will have Baker Mayfield or Myles Garrett on Christmas. ![]() Brandon Carwile (10-4): Packers 31, Browns 20 Cleveland has some talent to make this game interesting, but there will just be too much pressure on the Browns to keep pace, which often results in turnovers and points for the good guys. They’re a team built for cold weather football it’ll be fun to see that being put to use at home. Aaron Rodgers is on a roll, and the offense is firing on all cylinders. The Packers continue to overcome their own struggles, and, really, that seems to be the main thing that matters down the stretch. Jack Wepfer (10-4): Packers 33, Browns 21 The guess here is that Matt LaFleur’s team will simply have a wonderful Christmas time, unwrapping a relatively comfortable win in front of cheerful fans at the NFL’s version of the North Pole. The Browns are talented on both sides, and a desperate and talented team can never be overlooked, but this is also a depleted team playing on a short week. If you can’t score, you can’t beat Aaron Rodgers and the Packers at Lambeau Field. Consider this: Cleveland has scored more than 17 points just twice in the last nine games. The Browns have question marks all over the offense, including (and especially) at quarterback, and the defense’s pass-rush doesn’t look as frightening if Myles Garrett doesn’t play or is limited by a groin injury. Here’s how the staff at Packers Wire believes the Week 16 showdown with the Browns will go down: Zach Kruse (8-6): Packers 34, Browns 24 The Green Bay Packers (11-3) will attempt to take another step toward clinching the top seed in the NFC when the Cleveland Browns (7-7) come to Lambeau Field for a Christmas Day matchup.
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