The Cleveland Browns made the playoffs last year and were expecting to be even better with a full year of a healthy Deshaun Watson. However, things did not go according to plan during the 2024 NFL season. While Jameis Winston has had some fun moments since taking over as the Browns’ starting quarterback, PFN’s Playoff Predictor only gives Cleveland a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs.
With that in mind, let’s shift our attention to the Browns’ pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Where would Cleveland pick if the season ended today, and do the Browns have a realistic chance at the No. 1 overall pick? Let’s look at all the scenarios in play.
What Does the NFL Draft Order Look Like After Week 13?
Here is the top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft order following the Week 13 games.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars, 2-10
2. Las Vegas Raiders, 2-10
3. New York Giants, 2-10
4. New England Patriots, 3-10
5. Carolina Panthers, 3-9
6. New York Jets, 3-9
7. Tennessee Titans, 3-9
8. Cleveland Browns, 3-9
9. Cincinnati Bengals, 4-8
10. New Orleans Saints, 4-8
Will the Browns Finish With the First Overall Pick?
Can the Browns pick No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft? The PFN Playoff Predictor projects that Cleveland has a 5.9% chance of ending up with the first overall pick.
The only teams with better odds are the Giants (30%), Patriots (22.7%), Panthers (15.4%), Raiders (12.1%), and Jaguars (10.6%).
Browns’ Remaining Schedule
- Week 14: at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 15: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 16: at Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 17: vs. Miami Dolphins
- Week 18: at Baltimore Ravens
What PFN Predicted for the Browns-Broncos Matchup
This is a matchup between two teams with very different objectives. The Browns are playing out a lost season and evaluating for the future. The Broncos are firmly in the playoff hunt and a win this week would go a long way toward improving their chances of making the postseason.
Cleveland continues to give Jameis Winston an extended audition in what is likely his last chance to prove he deserves a starting job somewhere. Winston is 2-2 since taking over for an injured Watson. The Browns are averaging 19.25 points per game in his four starts.
This may be his toughest test yet, as the Broncos allow the eighth-fewest passing yards per game. While that may indicate a likelihood the Browns lean on the run, that doesn’t really work against Denver either. The Broncos allow the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game. Over their last three, they are allowing just 58.7 rushing yards per game.
On the other side of the field, the Broncos could not be happier with the performance of Bo Nix. The rookie QB has made it a conversation between him and Jayden Daniels for rookie of the year.
Over his last three games, Nix has thrown for eight touchdowns and no interceptions. Over the same span, the Browns have allowed the ninth-most passing yards per game. But where they’re really beatable is on the ground.
The Broncos have rotated between Javonte Williams, Audric Estimé, and Jaleel McLaughlin all season. Whoever ends up getting the bulk of the work could thrive against a Browns defense allowing the 10th-most rushing yards per game.
With the Broncos at home and the Browns coming off an upset victory over the Steelers, this sure looks like a spot where Denver will win easily.
PFN Prediction: Broncos 27, Browns 10
