The 2026 NFL schedule release is set for Thursday, with the Cleveland Browns expected to have an easier schedule. Predictions include more late afternoon games and at least 1-2 primetime matchups.
The Browns have mostly played at 1:00 PM every Sunday for as long as anyone can remember. Last season, the team had two games that started in the late window (4 PM), home vs the Ravens and away against the . This season, the team could possibly have more games in those late windows. The Browns have opponents that could make sense in terms of playing in that late window, including and , the . As far as the networks that will broadcast, itâs likely CBS will carry those games.
The Browns are projected to face four playoff teams: the Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Browns are expected to have at least 1 or 2 primetime games in the 2026 season.
The 2026 NFL schedule release is scheduled for Thursday.

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Last season, the Browns were one of the 3 teams that didnât have a single primetime game. This season, expect the Browns to have at least a couple primetime games. Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime seems likely but itâs possible the networks (ESPN or NBC) could look to put the Browns on Monday Night or Sunday Night football due to the potential storylines each matchup could entail.