3 NFL games that Cleveland Browns fans should watch on the bye week

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Jan 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott (33) breaks up a pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the second half in a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams – 4:25 ET on CBS

This won’t be a pretty game but considering both teams are desperate to prove their relevancy still, it’s a game most fans won’t want to miss. With both teams under .500, and both teams being early-season Super Bowl contenders, the Rams and Buccaneers are playing a must-win game. Just three wins at this point in the season is not where you want to be.

As for the Browns fandom, this game serves as a chance to really evaluate the Buccaneers. The Browns will be playing the Buccaneers later this season, as with the Bills. The only difference between the two involves the fact that the Bills are as good as advertised, while the Buccaneers are a quagmire (Giggity).

By all accounts, they’re still a good offense, but it’s fair to say that Tom Brady’s very messy personal life evaporating around him is taking a toll. He hasn’t been himself and it isn’t his abilities. It turns out he probably does care about his life outside of football because it’s impacting his play in between the lines.

This game will have serious implications for the future. Whoever loses is all but dead in the playoff hunt.

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