It is still a wonder how the Cleveland Browns were able to win 11 games and make the playoffs in the 2023 NFL season. The number of injuries would have torpedoed most teams. In fact, most teams dealing with one or two big injuries fell apart this season.
Not the Browns which could have packed it in after the second week of the season. In Week 1, OT Jack Conklin was lost for the season. Then, against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, RB Nick Chubb was knocked out for the year.
While there are still some concerns about Chubb’s return, his ability at running back has been unique.