Cleveland Browns Playoffs 2027
The Cleveland Browns are 5-2, 1st in the AFC North. If the season ended today they would be the AFC's No. 3 seed and host the No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round. Next: at the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST on CBS.
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AFC North Standings
AFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chiefs | 5-1 | – |
| 2 |  Bills | 5-1 | – |
| 3 | Browns | 5-2 | ½ |
| 4 |  Jaguars | 4-2 | 1 |
| 5 |  Broncos | 5-2 | ½ |
| 6 | Steelers | 5-2 | ½ |
| 7 |  Bengals | 4-2 | 1 |
| – |  Patriots | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Ravens | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Raiders | 3-4 | 2½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full AFC playoff picture →
Browns 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | at Jaguars | L 10-34 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | at  Buccaneers | W 23-19 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs  Panthers | W 21-18 |
| 4 | Oct 1 | vs Steelers | W 27-24 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | at  Jets | L 12-17 |
| 6 | Oct 18 | vs Ravens | W 13-10 |
| 7 | Oct 25 | at  Titans | W 27-24 |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | at  Saints | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs  Texans | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | vs Raiders | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Bengals | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | vs  Falcons | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | at  Giants | 1:00 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | at Ravens | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs  Colts | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Bengals | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Cleveland Browns playoffs page refreshes after every Browns game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Cleveland Browns playoffs FAQ
Are the Cleveland Browns in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the AFC’s No. 3 seed (division winner). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Cleveland Browns play in the playoffs?
The No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round, at home; then the Divisional Round, reseeded: the No. 1 seed plays the lowest remaining seed.
When is the next Browns game?
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST, at the Pittsburgh Steelers, on CBS.
What is the Browns record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-0 at home, 2-2 away, 2-0 in the AFC North and 3-2 against the AFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.