We are now just over 48 hours from kickoff as the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans battle for a playoff spot. Cleveland, led by Joe Flacco and tight end David Njoku over the past few weeks, has an opportunity to clinch their spot in the playoffs this weekend, but that starts with a win.
Both teams will enter the matchup at far less than 100 percent as well, as the Texans will be starting backup Case Keenum for the second straight week with Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud still in the concussion protocol. The Browns have still been without starting guard Joel Bitonio and safety Juan Thornhill this week as they prepare to travel to Houston.
Seeking their tenth win of the season and their third in a row (for the second time this year!), here are five things to watch when the Browns kickoff against the Texans on Sunday afternoon.