NFL · 2026 season · 3–1 against the closing spread
Cleveland Browns
Next: Browns at Jets, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Browns +2, opened +2.5, total 40.
Browns Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgton Jenkins | C | Out → Questionable | -0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Teven Jenkins | G | Out → Questionable | -0.0 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Browns. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Browns News
Browns open practice window for Gabriel, Davis
Cleveland is eligible to bring quarterback Dillon Gabriel and defensive tackle Kalia Davis back to practice from injured reserve. The Browns also added receiver James Proche II and defensive tackle Chris Williams to the practice squad. Gabriel's return could affect the quarterback picture against the Jets. Cleveland Browns (team site)
Wind in the Forecast for Browns at Jets
The forecast for kickoff at MetLife Stadium calls for wind 12 mph, gusting 19. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Browns Beat Steelers 27–24
Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 27. Cleveland won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Browns +3. The 51 combined points went over the closing total of 38. The market moved Cleveland 0.5 points over Tyson Campbell's absence (+2.5 to +3); Browns beat that closing number by 6.
Browns lose DT Mason Graham to knee injury in Thursday loss window
Mason Graham was ruled out of Cleveland's Thursday night game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury. His status for the following game at the Jets is now in question, which would thin the Browns' interior defensive line. ESPN
Wind in the Forecast for Steelers at Browns
The forecast for kickoff at Huntington Bank Field calls for wind 12 mph, gusting 23. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Browns rule out Taylen Green against Carolina
Cleveland listed Taylen Green as out and inactive for Sunday's home game with Carolina. His absence shifts snaps to others on the depth chart. ESPN player news
Watson starts and wins for Browns, sets up Pittsburgh matchup
Deshaun Watson was active and played quarterback in Cleveland's 21-18 victory over Carolina, passing for 144 yards with two touchdowns and adding 45 rushing yards. That establishes him as the Browns' starter heading into the Thursday night game against Pittsburgh. ESPN player news
Browns Beat Panthers 21–18
Final: Carolina Panthers 18, Cleveland Browns 21. Cleveland won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Browns +2.
Browns Beat Buccaneers 23–19
Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19. Cleveland won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Buccaneers −8.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Jaguars | +8.5 | +8.5 | — | L 10–34 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | at Buccaneers | +8.5 | +8 | −0.5 | W 23–19 | Covered |
| 3 | vs. Panthers | +3 | +2 | −1.0 | W 21–18 | Covered |
| 4 | vs. Steelers | +3 | +3 | — | W 27–24 | Covered |
| 5 | at Jets | +2.5 | +2 | −0.5 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | vs. Ravens | +2.5 | +2.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Browns' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Browns.