Heading into Week 17, the Cleveland Browns have multiple paths to secure their place in the NFL playoffs. A victory would ensure they clinch the top Wild Card spot, but their ambitions extend further as they still have a chance to win the AFC North and potentially secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC. While winning is not the only way for the Browns to advance to the postseason, it is considered the most straightforward and advantageous route, as reported by @beaconjournal and @usatodaysports. The Browns' playoff scenarios and their chances of winning the AFC North have been a hot topic among fans and the media, with the team's potential to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC also being closely watched by the #DawgPound.
The Cleveland Browns can still win the No. 1 Seed in the AFC 👀 #DawgPound https://t.co/CKFYR8XeUK
AFC playoff standings: Browns clinch top Wild Card spot with Week 17 win but AFC North and top overall seed still possible as well: https://t.co/VIanArJUEz
ICYMI: The #Browns chances of winning the #AFCNorth, and securing the No. 1 seed in the #AFC: https://t.co/FagxWDkapc
NFL Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios: Browns, Bills among teams that can secure berths https://t.co/UqTbJNQ1Hz
ICYMI: Cleveland #Browns playoff scenarios, Week 17: Win and in not the only path into postseason, but it’s the best way in https://t.co/HKPwzX93jp via @beaconjournal