The Cleveland Browns (6-9) and the Washington Commanders (7-7-1) meet for a Week 17 matchup Sunday. Kickoff from FedEx Field is set for 1 p.m. (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Browns vs. Commanders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Browns were eliminated from the playoff picture with a 17-10 home loss as 3-point favorites last week against the New Orleans Saints. The Cleveland defense has been much better lately, allowing 14.8 points per game (PPG) in the past 5 outings, but the offense has managed just 11.0 PPG in the previous 3 contests.
The Commanders are still alive for a playoff berth, but losses in their previous 2 games — 37-20 as 6.5-point underdogs at the San Francisco 49ers and 20-12 as 4.5-point home favorites vs. the New York Giants — have them on life support.
QB Taylor Heinicke was benched in last week’s loss to the 49ers, and QB Carson Wentz was tabbed by head coach Ron Rivera to start in Week 17.