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Browns improve to 5-2, eye playoff chances in AFC North

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:04 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Browns improve to 5-2, eye playoff chances in AFC North

Summary

The Cleveland Browns recorded a crucial win against the Tennessee Titans, advancing their record to 5-2 and leading the AFC North with a 2-0 division record. Historically, teams that start 5-2 have about an 80 percent chance of making the playoffs since the NFL expanded its postseason format. Success in their upcoming games will be pivotal, with five of their remaining opponents currently holding winning records. The Browns’ next matchup is critical as they seek their first win in Pittsburgh since 2003, which could solidify their position in the playoff race.

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By the Numbers

•Browns beat Titans to improve to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the AFC North
•Teams that start 5-2 have an 80% playoff success rate since 2020
•Cleveland has not won in Pittsburgh since 2003
•Five remaining games are against opponents with winning records
•Browns currently lead the division based on tiebreakers

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11:04 AMYahoo Sports — What NFL History has to Say About Browns Postseason Chances after a 5-2 Start

What they're saying

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BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns added another ‘W’ to the win column last week with another walk off win over the Titans to improve to 5-2 (2-0 AFC North). With ten games to play, a 5-5 record the rest of the way gets the Browns to 10-7. Even if the Browns find four wins the rest of the way to go 4-6, they would finish with a winning record at 9-8. To put that into perspective, the Browns have...
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