With their Thursday Night Football victory over the New York Jets, the Cleveland Browns have officially clinched a playoff berth.
This is just the Browns’ third playoff appearance since 2000, their second in the past four years.
As indicated in postgame interviews, the team was incredibly excited about their accomplishment.
While head coach Kevin Stefanski was delighted for the team, he said he was incredibly “happy for Joe.”
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After Deshaun Watson fell to injury, the Browns were unsure who they would turn to at quarterback.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson showed flashes in the preseason but couldn’t shine in NFL games as the team had hoped.
They decided to take a chance on Joe Flacco, a veteran with significant NFL experience.
While the fanbase was unsure of his abilities, Flacco has delivered four straight wins, including the game that propelled this team into the playoffs.
Stefanski is excited for Flacco to have another opportunity to showcase his skills, proving he still belongs on an NFL roster.
Now that the Browns have officially clinched a postseason berth, it is time for this team to shift gears.
They’ll have to stay focused on potential playoff opponents, hoping to be not only playoff participants but also a team that can make some noise.
With one of the league’s best defenses behind him, Flacco and the offense have started to click more and more every week.
If this momentum continues, the Browns could find themselves in some favorable matchups in the playoffs, potentially leading to a win or two.
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