PHOTOS: Browns clinch playoffs with primetime 37-20 win over Jets
The Cleveland Browns have earned a spot in the playoffs.
On Thursday night, under the primetime lights, the Browns faced a win-and-in situation. With a 10-5 record entering the game against the Jets, Cleveland needed just one more victory to clinch their spot in the postseason. They did it with a 37-20 victory over New York.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Photo by: Sue Ogrocki/AP
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)Photo by: Kirk Irwin/AP
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore catches a touchdown pass ahead of of New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Photo by: Sue Ogrocki/AP
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane/AP
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane/AP
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)Photo by: Kirk Irwin/AP
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) reacts after throwing a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)Photo by: Kirk Irwin/AP
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane/AP
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford scores past New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane/AP
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)Photo by: Kirk Irwin/AP
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Photo by: Sue Ogrocki/AP
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman intercept a pass for a touchdown intended for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Photo by: Sue Ogrocki/AP
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman intercept a pass for a touchdown intended for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane/AP
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman is tackled by the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Photo by: Sue Ogrocki/AP
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore catches a touchdown pass ahead of of New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Photo by: Sue Ogrocki/AP