2026 NFL schedule: Cleveland Browns underdogs in nearly every game

Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The video board at Allegiant Stadium during the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

For the Cleveland Browns, HC Todd Monken and QB Deshaun Watson may have hit the ground running, rookie WR Denzel Boston might run similar routes to WR Justin Jefferson, and the Browns may have done a really good job overall in the offseason, but that doesn't mean expectations should be high. While Cleveland may enter their bye week with a winning record, they are already a strong underdog for Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A few games on the schedule changed difficulty based on the order things were laid out, with the Browns having some interesting quarterbacks ahead in 2026.

If Vegas betting lines are to be believed, courtesy of Yahoo Sports, Cleveland fans should not be expecting many wins. The Browns are currently only favored twice this season:

• Week 1 vs Jacksonville: Jags by 7.5
• Week 2 vs Tampa Bay: Bucs by 5.5
• Week 3 vs Carolina: Panthers by 1.5
• Week 4 vs Pittsburgh: Steelers by 2.5
• Week 5 vs New York: Jets by 1.5
• Week 6 vs Baltimore: Ravens by 6.5
• Week 7 vs Tennessee: Titans by 2.5
• Week 8 vs Pittsburgh: Steelers by 5.5
• Week 9 vs New Orleans: Saints by 3.5
• Week 10 vs Houston: Texans by 4.5
• Week 12 vs Las Vegas: Browns by 2.5
• Week 13 vs Cincinnati: Bengals by 4.5
• Week 14 vs Atlanta: Browns by 1.5
• Week 15 vs New York: Giants by 4.5
• Week 16 vs Baltimore: Ravens by 9.5
• Week 17 vs Indianapolis: Colts by 1.5
• Week 18 vs Cincinnati: Bengals by 7.5

As training camp and preseason progress, Cleveland could see some changes to these numbers. Seven games are currently under a field goal difference, so a small adjustment could change which team is favored.

Are you surprised the Browns are only favored in 2 games? What spread jumps out to you the most?

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