Browns Playoff Chances, Odds & Prediction for 2022 NFL Season

On paper, the Cleveland Browns looked like a team poised for some serious success last season. Instead, injuries derailed any chance of that, resulting in the Browns missing the postseason for the umpteenth time.

The team has undergone several offseason changes, with the biggest being Deshaun Watson as the new starting quarterback. Assuming that legal issues don't prevent him from playing, he should be an on-field upgrade over Baker Mayfield and give Cleveland a great shot at returning to the postseason.

Let's break down Cleveland's playoff chances in 2022 using odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.

Browns Playoff Chances 2022

Cleveland is available at -210 to make the postseason. That equates to an implied probability of 67.6%, suggesting that the Browns are well on their way to the playoffs.

Browns Playoff Odds 2022

FanDuel Sportsbook is giving Cleveland +270 odds to win the AFC North in 2022, putting them slightly behind the Baltimore Ravens (+160) and Cincinnati Bengals (+200) while only being better than the Pittsburgh Steelers (+850).

Browns 2022 Schedule

• Week 1: @ Carolina Panthers
• Week 2: vs. New York Jets
• Weeks 3: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
• Week 4: @ Atlanta Falcons
• Week 5: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
• Week 6: vs. New England Patriots
• Week 7: @ Baltimore Ravens
• Week 8: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Week 9: BYE
• Week 10: @ Miami Dolphins
• Week 11: @ Buffalo Bills
• Week 12: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 13: @ Houston Texans
• Week 14: @ Cincinnati Bengals
• Week 15: vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Week 16: vs. New Orleans Saints
• Week 17: @ Washington Commanders
• Week 18: @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Browns Win Total Over/Under 2022

The Browns' win total is currently unvailable on FanDuel Sportsbooks and will be updated when it has been added.

The Browns currently have the fifth-best odds (+1000) to win the AFC outright, which happens to be the best out of the four AFC North teams.

Browns Super Bowl Odds 2022

As for the Super Bowl odds, Cleveland is tied with the Baltimore Ravens at +2000 for the T-No. 10 odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

Browns 2022 Season Prediction

The Browns have the potential to be a powerhouse in 2022, but Watson's legal battle could throw a wrench into those plans. With Baker Mayfield looking for a trade, Cleveland could be stuck with Jacoby Brissett under center.

At the end of the day, there are just too many questions surrounding the Browns. Until Watson's situation is resolved, Cleveland fans should hope for the best possible season but be prepared for some disappointment.

I think the Browns will make the playoffs if Watson plays at least half the season. Otherwise, it could be another long campaign.

Browns 2022 Record Prediction: 9-8

Devon Platana is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Devon Platana also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username PepeSilvia0. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.