Browns schedule: Difficulty rank should give fans more hope

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Cleveland Browns fans are feeling more optimistic after the 2026 NFL Draft, with a stronger rookie class added to the team. The Browns are projected to have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, raising hopes for a playoff chase in 2026.

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Browns fans feel more optimistic after the 2026 NFL Draft
The team added a strong rookie class to the existing foundation
Cleveland's schedule is projected as one of the easiest in the NFL
Browns' over/under line is set at 6.5 victories for 2026
AFC North's struggles last season could aid the Browns' playoff chase

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Deshaun WatsonShedeur SandersDillon GabrielTaylen Green

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns fans pose with a large helmet at the 2026 NFL Draft Experience at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The difference in hope among Cleveland Browns fans from before the 2026 NFL draft and after is palpable. Few believe the team is set to compete for any kind of championship this season, but the foundation that was laid with the 2025 rookie class has now been added to with the 2026 group that could reach even higher marks than last year. The big question remains at the quarterback position, with **Deshaun Watson** and **Shedeur Sanders** leading the competition, and **Dillon Gabriel** and rookie **Taylen Green** also on the roster. For the 2026 schedule, but don’t know when they play each team. With the NFL schedule release expected in the next week or so, there will be a lot to evaluate. Looking ahead, Warren Sharp has Cleveland’s schedule as one of the easiest in the NFL: , Sharp’s data saw four of the six easiest schedules win more games than expected, with the other two missing their mark by just a half game. On the other hand, the six hardest schedules all went under their season win totals. The one exception was Cleveland, which won five games with a preseason line of 4.5. Currently, in HC Todd Monken’s first season. Going over that number, given the AFC North’s struggles last season, could put Cleveland in the playoff chase in 2026. ***What do you think about preseason schedule rankings like Sharp’s? Does*** ***the above data give you more hope for the 2026 season?***

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What is the Cleveland Browns' projected win total for the 2026 season?

The Browns' over/under line is set at 6.5 victories for the 2026 season.

How does the Browns' 2026 schedule compare to other NFL teams?

Warren Sharp ranks the Browns' schedule as one of the easiest in the NFL, which could benefit their chances of winning more games.

Who are the leading candidates for the Browns' quarterback position?

Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are the leading candidates for the quarterback position, with Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green also on the roster.

Browns schedule: Difficulty rank should give fans more hope

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