A lot was riding on Week 17 for the Cleveland Browns. Knocking off the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football was the first, easiest and best way for the team to secure a playoff spot. There were other clinching scenarios involving other teams losing but the Browns made sure those were unnecessary with their win.
Thursday’s win not only meant Cleveland will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first time in over 30 years but also meant Week 18 could be meaningful.