3 ways Browns will overcome losing 4 receivers to the COVID-19 Reserve list
In the the final stretches of ending the franchise’s 17-year playoff drought, the Browns were dealt a sizable dose of adversity Sunday when it was announced they would be without their top four receivers for their Week 16 matchup against the Jets.
Linebacker B.J. Goodson reportedly tested positive for the virus, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, while Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones KhaDarel Hodge were listed as close contacts and will be forced to sit out.
A game against a one-win team took on even more importance following the Dolphins 26-25 win over the Raiders Saturday night. The Browns control their own playoff destiny as far as the wild card is concerned, but worried Dawg Pound members will be breathing a little easier if their team gets some help.
The last thing the Browns want is to finish the season in a four way tie for the postseason, because Cleveland will immediately be dealt a blow for losing twice to Baltimore, a team that looks poised to hatch a playoff berth.
The AFC North may be up for grabs Jan. 3 depending on how the Steelers play, however, the Browns have to do their part and beat the lowly Jets. Here’s 3 reasons the Browns will be able to get it done, even after the devastating news of losing four receivers impacted the team.