For the second week in a row, at Browns it’s their turn to visit MetLife Stadium. For this occasion, an unforeseen event has delayed the team’s flight to New Jersey. This is a positive linebacker test B.J. Goodson.
As part of the high-risk close contact tracing process, the Browns identified recipients in that group. Jarvis Landy, Donovan People-Jones, Rashard Higgins and KhaDarel Hodge on the COVID reserve list. Linebacker Jacob Phillips landed on it too. All of them will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Jets.
Ja’Marcus Bradley and Derrick Willies were activated from the practice team, as was linbacker Montrel Meander.
Contagion within the Cleveland organization has led to the closure of the club’s sports facilities in Berea, Ohio. Likewise, it was reported that they would take all their meetings this Saturday virtually. Also, they have contacted the league’s medical experts to follow the protocols under their guard.
At the moment, no changes to the itinerary have been announced. The game between the two teams at East Rutherford is scheduled to take place at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Previously, Myles Garrett, The team’s star defensive end, he was out for the team for a couple of weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.
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The Browns have yet to make the postseason, but a win over the Jets brings them even closer to that goal. 17 seasons have passed since his last playoff berth. This was in 2002, under the direction of Butch Davis. Since then, Cleveland has not moved out of fourth and third places in the AFC North.
With two dates left, Kevin Stefanski has his team ranked second in the league, one game behind the Ravens. However, Baltimore’s path is the easiest among playoff hopefuls with scheduled matches against the Giants and Bengals, who combine to go 8-10-1.
After facing the Jets, Cleveland closes the schedule at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of the four games the Browns have lost this year, three have been against their division. That is why if they finish with the same record, Baltimore will have preference over Cleveland. For now, the Browns are number one on the AFC Wild Card.
Five Thirty Eight gives the Browns a 94% chance of advancing to the playoffs and the Ravens 87%.
As for the Jets, the New York team has already secured its position in the top five for the upcoming collegiate draft, ranking second for now.
