The Browns IR list is insane, and they keep winning

[Mr. Friscus]

Browns IR
(*Week one starter)
*QB Deshaun Watson
*RB Nick Chubb
*OT Jack Conklin
*OT Dawand Jones
*OT Jedrick Willis Jr.
WR Michael Woods II
WR Jakeem Grant
*DT Maurice hurst
*LB Jacob Phillips
*S Grant Delpit
*S Rodney McLeod

Yet, here they are 9-5. Impressive

 

[odanny]

They have 4 members of the defense on that list, but most defenses in the league also have at least that many on IR.

Their defense is still one of the best, if not the best, in football, and if you have a competent QB (Watson was never good as a Brown and is as washed up as Wilson is) then good things can happen.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

They have 4 members of the defense on that list, but most defenses in the league also have at least that many on IR.

Their defense is still one of the best, if not the best, in football, and if you have a competent QB (Watson was never good as a Brown and is as washed up as Wilson is) then good things can happen.

It’s pretty much acknowledged that the Browns are one of (if not the) most banged up teams in the league, and certainly the most injured that is in the playoff picture.

The offense has been absolutely crippled, yet makes barely enough plays to ride the defense to wins.

Flacco has overall played VERY well given the circumstances.