- One of the most interesting matchups in Week 15 is between the Browns and the Packers.
- Both teams need to win, Cleveland to reach the playoffs and the Packs to secure the top NFC seed.
NFL Christmas special begins in Wisconsin, where the Packers host the Browns in a highly interesting matchup. A lot is at stake for both teams. The Browns are after the playoffs, while on the other hand, the Packers aim for the no.1 seed in the NFC.
Browns vs Packers Schedule
- Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- When: Saturday, December 25, 4:30 pm ET
- How to Watch: FOX/NFL NET
Browns vs Packers Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread |
|---|---|---|
| Browns | +300 | +7.5 |
| Packers | -350 | -7.5 |
The Moment of Truth
This is the best possible game to see the Browns’ capabilities. Both mental and physical. They are facing arguably the best team in the league, with their backs against the wall, having no other option but to win. If they lose, the playoffs will be out of reach. However, if they win, the AFC North title is pretty near.
Cleveland played against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, losing what should have been an easy win in the end. The final result was 16-14, with Daniel Carlson hitting a walk-off 48-yard FG.
In the moments when needed the most, Brown’s offense disappeared stopped. Instead of winning the first down and securing a victory, Nick Chubb took just seven yards on three carries, and the Browns punted the football. We need to say that Nick Mullens started at QB, because both Chase Keenum and Baker Mayfield were ruled out. He did a solid job with 147 passing yards for a TD. Chubb ran 23 times for one TD.
Packers Heating Up
Aaron Rodgers is back in the MVP conversation, despite many forgetting about the reigning winner of this award. His Packs are speeding up, and they are showing excellent performances right now. GB has three wins in a row, with the last one against the Ravens on the road, 31-30.
Rodgers threw for 268 yards, and three touchdowns, connecting with Aaron Jones, Davante Adams, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the endzone. The latter one had 98 receiving yards. AJ Dillon added on rushing score too.
The offense is simply harassing the rivals’ defenses, with the Packers scoring 112 points over the past three games. We can say that the defensive unit is a bit relaxed these days, but that will change if some of the players get back before the playoffs.
Head to Head – Long Time No See
The last meeting between these interconference rivals was in 2017, when Packers defeated the Browns in Cleveland, 27-21, after OT. By the way, Green Bay has three straight victories versus the Browns.
NFL Picks Today
According to all the relevant news and sources, Mayfield should play this one. Though, we need to say that he won’t be too much of help against the raging Packs, who recently hit the turbo button. Rodgers is slicing the rivals, and the hosts seem so diverse in the attack that we really don’t see them losing this matchup.
Expert Pick:
- Packers win
