The Cleveland Browns have elevated kicker Riley Patterson and punter Matt Haack from their practice squad to the active roster today as they get set to take on the New York Jets in their Week 17 showdown.
Both kicker Dustin Hopkins and punter Corey Bojorquez were hurt in the blowout win against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Hopkins was ruled out earlier this week, while Bojorquez has been listed as doubtful. The elevation of Haack is an indication that Bojorquez will not suit up against the Jets either.
With a chance to clinch their spot in the playoffs tonight, the Browns will need to rely on their special teams to get the job done when needed. This was missed a week ago, and the Browns were forced to attempt to convert fourth down conversions in field goal range due to the lack of a kicker.
Can Patterson knock the ball through the uprights when called upon? Can Haack flip field position the way Bojorquez has been able to?
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