Browns road schedule lacks much intrigue except one game, AFC North

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns' road schedule features only one notable game against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rest of the schedule includes divisional matchups and teams like the Ravens and Giants.

Key points

Browns' road schedule features one key game against Buccaneers
Other opponents include Ravens, Bengals, and Steelers
Schedule ranked as one of the easier ones in the NFL

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Jan 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The NFL schedule release is just a couple of days away, with all of the international games being announced on Wednesday. While a wide variety of big-time games have either been announced or rumored, the Cleveland Browns have not been a part of any of those. There are a few things worth rooting for with the Browns schedule, including specific Week 1 opponents. Part of the reason that Cleveland hasn’t been included in any high-profile games is that their schedule lacks many big-name opponents. It is also why their schedule has been ranked as one of the easier ones. The Browns road schedule has only one really interesting game outside of the AFC North, when they face **Baker Mayfield** and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rest of the road schedule, including the annual divisional matchups, is:

Q&A

What is the most interesting game on the Browns' road schedule?

The most interesting game on the Browns' road schedule is against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Which teams do the Browns face on the road this season?

The Browns face the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, and New York Jets on the road.

Why is the Browns' schedule considered one of the easier ones?

The Browns' schedule is considered easier because it lacks many high-profile opponents and includes several matchups against teams that are not currently viewed as top contenders.