4 Downs: Browns escape trap game thanks to David Njoku, Amari Cooper heroics vs. Bears

The Browns nearly dropped a trap game against the Bears, but a strong outing from David Njoku and Amari Cooper saved the day.

Despite all of the injuries and against all odds, the Cleveland Browns somehow sit with a record of 9-5 with just three games remaining in the season. Now after a win against the Chicago Bears, thanks to monster performances from both wide receiver Amari Cooper and tight end David Njoku, the Browns have a stranglehold on the fifth seed in the AFC.

According to Sumer Sports, the Browns now sit with a 92 percent chance to make the playoffs after this Week 15 win. It was not pretty. It was downright hideous for the first 45 minutes of the game. But as it has been for most of the season, the motto of this Cleveland team continues to be their ability to play a full 60 minutes and find ways to grind out wins down to the wire.

Now stringing together their second win in a row, I get to write a second victory 4 Downs. What stood out from this win against the Bears, and what is there to pull from this game to look forward to the rest of the season?

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