Browns Offseason Decisions Come To Bite Their Playoff Hopes With Amari Cooper’s Injury

As the season comes to a close, each game has massive consequences. With the regular season ending soon, the scrimmage for playoff berths, wildcard games, and the 2024 NFL Draft is on. It is in such situations that bench strength also comes into play. For the Cleveland Browns, though, it’s the lack of it that is troubling. The team has been dealing with the Deshaun Watson saga for almost the whole season. Another injury of Amari Cooper highlights the trade’s inactivity, which could cost them the playoffs. Going 7-5 in the season, there is still time for them, but it will run out soon enough.

Amari Cooper is back for more

The 29-year-old, Amari Cooper suffered a game-ending concussion against the Los Angeles Rams. A game that the Browns eventually lost, extending their losing streak to 2 games. The 4X Pro Bowler Amari Cooper, though, has been declared fit to play by clearing the concussion protocols under the supervision of an independent neurological consultant.

But this recent saga has outlined a core issue within Browns’ management. They failed to secure quality backup positions, be it QB or WR. Since Donovan Peoples-Jones left for the Detroit Lions, the Browns have not filled up that space.

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Though they have quality starter WRs in Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore, they do not have the depth they require for a grueling postseason. But to get there, they must first overcome the challenge of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A battle for the playoff spot

Both teams require this win to get into the playoff spot. Even though the Jaguars are at the top of the AFC South division with an 8-4 record, the Indianapolis Colts are hunting them down. While the Browns chase the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.

Both teams have been surprising everyone with their performances this season, but only one can emerge victorious in this clash. A matchup should be considered a make-or-break for either team. This game could not only be for the team’s season but for the entire AFC conference as well.

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The Browns and the Jaguars will face each other in a crucial Week 14 matchup on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. EST. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments.