Not only have the Cleveland Browns been eliminated from NFL playoff contention, but Week 16’s results mean they will officially finish in last place in the AFC North once again. The Browns could end the season with the same 5-12 record as the Cincinnati Bengals if Cleveland wins out and Cincinnati loses its two games, but the Bengals would hold the tiebreaker based on division record.
Once again, Browns fans are focused on the NFL draft order and the hope of a quarterback savior, most likely, with
one of the top two picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
With two weeks left in the 2025 regular season schedule, Cleveland’s 2026 schedule of opponents is all but official, according to the team’s radio announcer, Andrew Siciliano:
Browns 2026 Schedule Home Opponents
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Houston Texans
- Indianapolis Colts
- Atlanta Falcons
- Carolina Panthers
- Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders and Browns could face off with the top two quarterbacks selected in the 2026 draft, while the Colts (Daniel Jones’ injury), Falcons (Michael Penix injury and struggles,) and Steelers (Aaron Rodgers’ retirement) could have new quarterbacks when they face Cleveland next year.
Browns 2026 Schedule Road Opponents
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New Orleans Saints
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
A few interesting notes, including visiting QB Baker Mayfield’s Bucs next year. Cleveland will have two games in Florida and face both New York teams (in New Jersey). The Saints are expected to host the first NFL game in Paris, France, next year, which could mean the Browns are overseas for two straight seasons. The Paris game has not been made official yet.
Cleveland and Jacksonville will match up the two teams, and the players involved in the big 2025 NFL draft, as the Browns are set to have the Jaguars first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL schedule of opponents will become official shortly after the conclusion of Week 18’s games this year.
