Browns Plainly Podcast

Deshaun Watson continues to improve on a weekly basis. The Cleveland QB had a strong game in Week 17. He completed 9-of-18 passes for 169 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. Despite attempting the fewest passes of the season, Watson was highly efficient. He averaged 9.4 yards per attempt. This was also his first multi-touchdown performance of the season, with touchdowns thrown from distances of 46, 13, and 33 yards.

The Cleveland Browns already eliminated the Washington Commanders from playoff contention last week. They can eliminate another team this coming weekend if they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 on the road. The Steelers need this win to stay alive for a playoff berth, but the Browns would be all too happy to kick their division rivals out of contention.

Keep in mind that the Browns and Steelers have a longstanding rivalry. That’s despite Cleveland’s history of struggles on the field. Remember also that in the recent past, Cleveland has managed to secure a playoff spot thanks to the Steelers and even defeated Pittsburgh in the playoffs.

However, this year, the tables have turned. Now, it’s the Steelers who need to win against Cleveland in the final week of the season. Aside from that, Pittsburgh also needs both the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins to lose their games so the Steelers can make it to the playoffs.

Additionally, Pittsburgh’s head coach, Mike Tomlin, has a streak of winning seasons on the line. That said, Cleveland has the opportunity to end their season on a high note by kicking a rival out of playoff contention and ending Tomlin’s streak.

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The Browns returned to the practice field on Wednesday with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers looming on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. It didn’t feel much like Pittsburgh week, however, as everyone’s minds remained on Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains hospitalized in Cincinnati after collapsing during Monday Night Football.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the atmosphere at the Browns’ facility on Wednesday as they walk the line between preparing for a game and giving players space to deal with their emotions in the wake of what happened with Hamlin.

They also look ahead to Sunday’s Steelers game and what it means for both teams.

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The Bills took the day off and were unsure when they might resume practicing, putting Hamlin above everything else, including their quest to clinch the AFC’s top seed.

The NFL’s schedule is now in flux after the game between Buffalo (12-3) and Cincinnati (11-4) — a showdown with AFC playoff race implications — was postponed indefinitely.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed both teams that their game would not resume this week. No decision has been made on whether it will be played at a later date, with the league not making any changes to its Week 18 schedule, a week before the playoffs are set to begin.

Numerous NFL teams canceled their media availabilities, including the New England Patriots, who are scheduled to travel to Buffalo for the teams’ season finales on Sunday.

“Please pray for our brother,” quarterback Josh Allen posted in a tweet.

Added offensive lineman Rodger Saffold: “He is more than an athlete. He is a son and brother. And I pray God gives him mercy and brings him back to us.”

Hamlin is from McKees Rocks, a hardscrabble exurb of Pittsburgh, and was selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2021 draft. He spent his rookie season limited to special teams roles, and took over the starting job in Week 3 in place of veteran Micah Hyde, who remains sidelined by a neck injury.

Overnight, Hamlin went from being a relatively unknown second-year player to receiving an international outpouring of support.

His Chasing M’s Foundation eclipsed its modest goal of raising $2,500, exceeding $5 million by Tuesday evening.

The Bills now face perhaps their most difficult hurdle in a calendar year filled with on- and off-field adversity. The team has seen its schedule disrupted twice by major snowstorms in the past month, including a blizzard that led to at least 40 deaths in the region over Christmas. The Bills also rallied to support the community in the aftermath of a racist shooting rampage that left 10 dead at a Buffalo supermarket in May.

On Tuesday, it was the region’s turn to rally for the team on both sides of the New York-Ontario border.

The Ontario-based Niagara Parks commission announced it will illuminate Niagara Falls in blue in honor of Hamlin.

“Our collective thoughts are with him, his family, his team and the City of Buffalo,” the commission wrote.

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Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start off our Wednesday Orange and Brown Talk by discussing Bills safety Damar Hamlin following his medical emergency on Monday Night Football. They offer up their well wishes and talk about what they saw and heard and how it will impact the NFL community in Week 18, including the Browns as they play the Steelers.

In the second half of the podcast, Lance Reisland joins to look back on the Browns' win over the Commanders, including the play of Deshaun Watson and an improving defense.

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The Browns are coming off a win over Washington and will face the Steelers on Sunday in Pittsburgh, but the focus for most fans has turned to the offseason. Our Football Insider subscribers have questions for May Kay Cabot and she answers them on our weekly Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay and Dan Labbe discuss potential changes on defense when it comes to building that side of the ball. They also talk about Paul DePodesta's role and how much blame he deserves.

Then they get into the upcoming Steelers game and what we might learn about the Browns in this game among other topics.

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Jackson and Anthony ring in the New Year by discussing the Browns' win over the Washington Commanders. They talk about the offense's strong second half after an abysmal first half and the defense put together another strong performance despite the incoming change at the end of the season.

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The Browns beat the Commanders, 24-10, on Sunday afternoon at FedEx Field. The Browns got to play spoiler as the Commanders were officially eliminated from the playoffs when Green Bay blew out Minnesota later in the day.

Our postgame podcast starts with Mary Kay Cabot's breakdown of what we saw between Deshaun Watson and Amari Cooper and the connection they are developing. They also discussed the paly of the defense and specifically Grant Delpit.

Then Ashley Bastock and Irie Harris join the podcast to offer up takeaways about Donovan Peoples-Jones, the play of the defense and what they're watching next week when the Browns travel to Pittsburgh.

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Deshaun Watson gave Browns fans a sneak preview of the future Sunday against the Commanders, and the future looks bright. On a sunny, 62-degree day at FedEx Field, Watson threw three touchdown passes in the second half to secure a 24-10 victory over the Commanders and improve the Browns to 7-9. Both quarterbacks struggled in the first half. Watson went 3-of-8 for 23 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions for a 45.8 rating. Wentz went 6-of-10 for 62 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions for a 38.3 rating. Watson was also sacked four times, and Wentz once. The Commanders, who needed a victory to maintain a realistic shot at the playoffs, dropped to 7-8-1.Nick Chubb was dominant on the ground for the Browns but that's it. Literally it. On offense, the Commanders defensive line dominated and there wasn't much to get excited about on offense for the Browns.

Watson, who made some sensational throws in last week’s 17-10 victory over the Saints despite minus-16 wind chills and 30 mph wind gusts to leave the Browns encouraged, flourished on the gorgeous day here. He had two touchdown passes to Amari Cooper (3-of-4 targets for 105 yards, 2 TDs) and one to Donovan Peoples-Jones (1-of-3 targets, 13 yards, 1 TD). Watson finished 9 of 18 for 169 yards, three TDs, and a 122.5 rating. Next, The Browns close out their season Saturday or Sunday in Pittsburgh. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

In this episode of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, we react to Deshaun Watson's impressive performance in the Browns' win over the Washington Commanders. Watson threw for three touchdowns. We discuss the implications of this win, and speculate on the next move for the Browns. If you're a fan of the Cleveland Browns, then this is the episode for you! Join us as we react to Deshaun Watson's impressive performance, and discuss the implications of this win. You won't want to miss this episode!

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As the Browns’ season comes to a close, fans have lots of questions. Many of the questions are about who will or won’t be fired. Is Joe Woods and the Browns Defense to blame for the Browns tough season. Do the fans still have faith in Head Coach Kevin Stefanski. With all of the talks swirling it's easy to forget that the Browns have 2 remaining weeks left. The first of which comes on Sunday on the road against the Washington Commanders. On the Locked On Browns Podcast we discuss the game plan going into this game and debate Deshaun Watson vs. Nick Chubb. Who Is The Lead Dog On The Browns Offense?

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The Browns travel to the Washington DC area on Sunday to take on the Commanders, but before we get to that, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock, Irie Harris and Dan Labbe have some Browns questions.

They each throw out one question and discuss the answers on our Friday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. Questions involve Joe Woods, the defensive front, Kevin Stefanski and the running back room.

Lance Reisland joins the show to give you a Commanders preview scouting report and make his pick.

Lastly, Mary Kay, Ashley, Irie and Dan each offer up a prop bet they like and they make their picks for Sunday's game.

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