2018 Cleveland Browns season

2018 Cleveland Browns season
Head coach Hue Jackson
General manager John Dorsey
Owner Jimmy Haslam
Home field FirstEnergy Stadium
Results
Record 2–2–1
Division place 3rd AFC North

The 2018 season is the Cleveland Browns' 70th season as a professional sports franchise, their 66th season as a member of the NFL, their third under head coach Hue Jackson and their first full season under general manager John Dorsey. The Browns improved upon their 2017 campaign in which they went a franchise worst 0–16. They will also look to end their franchise-record and league-high 15-year playoff drought and enter the postseason for the first time since 2002. On September 9, the Browns opened their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21–21 tie. This was the Browns' first tie since 1989, and it ended a 17-game losing streak which dated back to the 2016 season. On September 20, the Browns defeated the New York Jets 21–17, ending a 19-game winless streak.

Offseason

Front office changes

On January 2, new general manager John Dorsey hired Green Bay Packers personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith as vice president of football operations.[1]

On January 10, the Browns announced several front office hirings: Eliot Wolf as assistant general manager, Jimmy Noel as assistant director of pro scouting, Matt Donahoe as a scout, and Dan Zegers as personnel coordinator. The Browns also announced that former vice president of player personnel Ken Kovash would switch to a role within the strategy department, and fired senior personnel executive Ryan Grigson.[2]

Coaching changes

On January 10, the Browns released special teams coordinator Chris Tabor. He had been the longest-tenured coach on the Browns, with the team since 2011.[3]

On January 11, the Browns hired Adam Henry as wide receivers coach, a position he held with the New York Giants since 2016. Former wide receivers coach Al Saunders will transition into a senior advisory role.[4]

On January 12, the Browns hired Ken Zampese as quarterbacks coach. They also fired running backs coach/run game coordinator Kirby Wilson, special teams assistant Shawn Mennenga, and special teams quality control man Stan Watson.[5]

On January 24, the Browns confirmed the hiring of Amos Jones as special teams coordinator, Todd Haley as offensive coordinator, and Freddie Kitchens as running backs/assistant head coach.[6]

On February 8, the Browns hired Sam Shade as assistant special teams coach.[7]

On March 9, the Browns hired former return specialist Josh Cribbs as special teams intern.[8]

Roster changes

Re-signings

PosPlayerTagDate
ILBTank CarderUFAMarch 27[9]
WRJosh GordonERFAMarch 14[10]
WRMatt HazelERFAMarch 14[10]
QBKevin HoganERFAMarch 14[10]
TEMatt LengelERFAMarch 14[10]
DTJamie MederRFAMarch 14[10]
CAustin ReiterERFAMarch 14[10]
FBDanny VitaleERFAMarch 14[10]
UFA=Unrestricted free agent, RFA=Restricted free agent, ERFA=Exclusive rights free agent

Players added

PosPlayerTag2017 teamDate
CBT. J. CarrieUFAOakland RaidersMarch 14[11]
TEOrson CharlesUFAKansas City ChiefsJuly 30[12]
TEDarren FellsUFADetroit LionsMarch 14[13]
CBE. J. GainesUFABuffalo BillsMarch 23[14]
TChris HubbardUFAPittsburgh SteelersMarch 14[15]
RBCarlos HydeUFASan Francisco 49ersMarch 14[16]
WRJarvis LandryTrade[trade 1]Miami DolphinsMarch 14[17]
DTDevaroe LawrenceTrade[trade 2]New Orleans SaintsSeptember 1[18]
CBTerrance MitchellUFAKansas City ChiefsMarch 14[19]
SDamarious RandallTrade[trade 3]Green Bay PackersMarch 14[17]
TGreg RobinsonUFADetroit LionsJune 19[20]
LBBrady SheldonWaiverOakland RaidersJune 13[21]
DEChris SmithUFACincinnati BengalsMarch 14[22]
QBDrew StantonUFAArizona CardinalsMarch 25[23]
QBTyrod TaylorTrade[trade 4]Buffalo BillsMarch 14[17]
GEarl WatfordUFAArizona CardinalsAugust 28[24]

Players lost

PosPlayerTag2018 teamDate
LBDominique AlexanderReleaseMay 3[25]
LBB. J. BelloReleaseSetember 1[18]
LBMax BulloughReleaseApril 12[26]
DECaleb BrantleyReleaseWashington RedskinsSeptember 1[27][28]
LBTank CarderReleaseJune 5[29]
WRCorey ColemanTrade[trade 5]Buffalo BillsAugust 5[30]
TShon ColemanTrade[trade 6]San Francisco 49ersAugust 31[31]
RBIsaiah CrowellUFANew York JetsMarch 14[32]
RBMatthew DayesReleaseSeptember 1[18]
TSpencer DrangoReleaseLos Angeles ChargersSeptember 1[18][33]
TEGavin EscobarReleaseMiami DolphinsApril 12[26][34]
TGeoff GrayReleaseAugust 28[24]
WRMatt HazelReleaseIndianapolis ColtsApril 30[35][36]
QBKevin HoganTrade[trade 7]Washington RedskinsApril 6[37]
WRBug HowardReleaseCarolina PanthersApril 12[26][38]
RBDarius JacksonReleaseDallas CowboysMay 3[25][39]
TRoderick JohnsonReleaseHouston TexansJune 19[20][40]
CBMike JordanReleaseNew York GiantsSeptember 1[18][41]
QBCody KesslerTrade[trade 8]Jacksonville JaguarsMarch 27[42]
OLBJosh KeyesUFAHouston TexansMarch 20[43]
QBDeShone KizerTrade[trade 3]Green Bay PackersMarch 14[17]
TEMatt LengelReleaseHouston TexansApril 12[26][44]
GMarcus MartinUFADallas CowboysMarch 26[45]
CBJason McCourtyTrade[trade 9]New England PatriotsMarch 15[46]
SKai NacuaReleaseBaltimore RavensApril 30[35][47]
DENate OrchardReleaseBuffalo BillsSeptember 1[18][48]
WRLarry PinkardReleaseApril 12[26]
CBReggie PorterReleaseApril 20[49]
DTDanny SheltonTrade[trade 10]New England PatriotsMarch 14[50]
CBC. J. SmithReleaseDenver BroncosApril 12[26][51]
SDerron SmithReleaseAugust 31[27]
CBJamar TaylorTrade[trade 11]Arizona CardinalsMay 19[52]
RBKelvin TaylorReleaseApril 12[26]
TERandall TelferReleaseIndianapolis ColtsMay 4[53][54]
TJoe ThomasRetiredMarch 14[55]
CBSimeon ThomasReleaseSeattle SeahawksSeptember 1[18][56]
CBCorey WhiteReleaseApril 20[49]
WRKasen WilliamsReleaseIndianapolis ColtsApril 30[35][57]

Trade notes

  1. ↑ The Browns acquired WR Jarvis Landry from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2018 4th round selection (No. 123) and a 2019 7th round selection
  2. ↑ The Browns acquired DT Devaroe Lawrence from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2019 7th round draft pick
  3. 1 2 The Browns acquired S Damarious Randall, a 2018 4th round selection (No. 114), and a 2018 5th round selection (No. 150) from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for QB Deshone Kizer, a 2018 4th round selection (No. 101), and a 2018 5th round selection (No. 138)
  4. ↑ The Browns acquired QB Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2018 3rd round selection (No. 65)
  5. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2020 7th round selection from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for WR Corey Coleman
  6. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2019 7th round selection from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for T Shon Coleman
  7. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2018 6th round selection (No. 188) from the Washington Redskins in exchange for QB Kevin Hogan and a 2018 6th round selection (No. 205)
  8. ↑ The Browns acquired a conditional 2019 7th round selection from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for QB Cody Kessler
  9. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2018 6th round selection (No. 205) rom the New England Patriots in exchange for CB Jason McCourty and a 2018 7th round draft selection (No. 219)
  10. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2019 3rd round selection from the New England Patriots in exchange for DT Danny Shelton and a 2018 5th round selection (No. 159)
  11. ↑ The Browns acquired a 2020 6th round selection from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for CB Jamar Taylor

Players added and lost

The Browns added and released the following players during the 2018 off-season:

2018 draft class

2018 Cleveland Browns Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege
11 Baker MayfieldQBOklahoma
4 Denzel WardCBOhio State
233 Austin CorbettTNevada
35 Nick ChubbRBGeorgia
367 Chad ThomasDEMiami (FL)
4105 Antonio CallawayWRFlorida
5150 Genard AveryLBMemphis
6175 Damion RatleyWRTexas A&M
188 Simeon ThomasCBLouisiana

Undrafted free agents

2018 Cleveland Browns UDFA
PlayerPositionCollegeSignedCut
Drew BaileyDTLouisvilleMay 1[68]August 28[24]
Stephen BaggettTEEast CarolinaAugust 18[69]August 31[27]
Evan BerryWRTennesseeMay 1[68]August 28[24]
Christian BoutteCBNicholls StateJuly 30[12]August 31[27]
D.J. CalhounLBArizona StateMay 1[68]August 27[70]
Elijah CampbellSNorthern IowaMay 1[68]August 31[27]
Christian DiLauroTIllinoisMay 1[68]September 1[18]
Daniel EkualeDTWashington StateMay 1[68]September 1[18]
Marcell Frazier *DEMissouriMay 18[71]August 28[24]
DeMarquis GatesLBOle MissMay 22[72]June 14[64]
Micah HannemannSBYUMay 1[68]August 18[73]
Desmond HarrisonTWest GeorgiaMay 1[68]
Zaycoven HendersonDTTexas A&MMay 1[68]September 1[18]
Blake JacksonWRMary Hardin–BaylorJuly 28[74]August 31[27]
Montrel MeanderSGrambling StateMay 1[68]September 1[18]
Brogan RobackQBEastern MichiganMay 14[75]August 28[24]
Da’Mari ScottWRFresno StateMay 1[68]September 1[18]
Trenton ThompsonDTGeorgiaMay 1[68]July 30[12]
Derrick WilliesWRTexas TechMay 1[68]
Blaine Woodson *DTDelawareAugust 15[76]August 31[27]
Erick WrenCOklahomaMay 1[68]July 28[77]
A green background indicates the player made the Browns' Week 1 53-man roster

* Browns claimed player off waivers after he signed as an undrafted free agent with another team and was waived.

Staff

Cleveland Browns staff
Front office
  • Owners – Jimmy and Dee Haslam
  • Chief strategy officer – Paul DePodesta
  • Executive VP – JW Johnson
  • General manager – John Dorsey
  • Assistant general manager – Eliot Wolf
  • Vice president, player personnel – Andrew Berry
  • Vice president, player personnel – Alonzo Highsmith
  • Vice president, player personnel – Ken Kovash
  • Vice president, football administration – Chris Cooper
  • Director of research & strategy – Kevin Meers
  • Director of scouting – Mike Cetta
  • Assistant director of scouting – Glenn Cook
  • Director of college scouting – Steve Malin
  • Director of pro scouting – Dan Saganey
  • Salary cap analyst – Chris Sosna
  • Assistant director of pro scouting – Jim Noel
  • Special advisor – Jim Brown
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
  • Head of strength and conditioning – Larry Jackson
  • Strength and conditioning coordinator – Evan Marcus
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Josh Christovich
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Monty Gibson
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Dale Jones
  • Director, high performance – Adam Beard
  • Sports scientist – Jamey Mroz

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Preseason

The Browns opened training camp on July 26. The Browns' training camp and preseason was featured on the HBO series Hard Knocks.

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1 August 9 at New York Giants W 20–10 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap
2 August 17 Buffalo Bills L 17–19 1–1 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
3 August 23 Philadelphia Eagles W 5–0 2–1 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
4 August 30 at Detroit Lions W 35–17 3–1 Ford Field Recap

Preseason notes

  • WR Josh Gordon did not report to the beginning of training camp as part of his "overall health and treatment plan."[78] He returned to the team on August 18.[79]
  • On August 29, federal charges were brought against LB Mychal Kendricks for insider trading, in which he allegedly made $1.2 million in profits on illegal trades made between 2014 and 2017. The team released Kendricks on August 30.[63]

Roster cuts

The Browns waived the following players between August 28 and September 1 to get their roster down to the 53-player maximum.[24][27][18]

The Browns also traded T Shon Coleman[31] and acquired DT Devaroe Lawrence in a separate trade.[18]

On September 2, the Browns added DT Carl Davis, DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, C Aaron Neary, LB Tanner Vallejo, and Tavierre Thomas, who were all waived by their former teams. To make room on the roster, the Browns waived LB Jermaine Grace, CB Jeremiah McKinnon, DT Jamie Meder, DE Carl Nassib, and C Austin Reiter.[60]

On September 3, the Browns signed Ekuale, Henderson, Hilliard, G Kyle Kalis, TE Pharoah McKever, McKinnon, Meander, Scott, T Brad Seaton, and Shelton to their practice squad. Sankoh, who is part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program, was also added to the practie squad and does not count toward its 10-player limit.[80]

Regular season

Schedule

The Browns' 2018 schedule was announced on April 19.

WeekDateKickoff (ET)OpponentResultRecordGame siteTVNFL.com
recap
1 September 9 1:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers T 21–21 (OT) 0–0–1 FirstEnergy Stadium CBS Recap
2 September 16 1:00 p.m. at New Orleans Saints L 18–21 0–1–1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Fox Recap
3 September 20 8:20 p.m. New York Jets W 21–17 1–1–1 FirstEnergy Stadium NFLN † Recap
4 September 30 4:05 p.m. at Oakland Raiders L 42–45 (OT) 1–2–1 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Fox Recap
5 October 7 1:00 p.m. Baltimore Ravens W 12–9 (OT) 2–2–1 FirstEnergy Stadium CBS Recap
6 October 14 1:00 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers FirstEnergy Stadium CBS
7 October 21 1:00 p.m. at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium Fox
8 October 28 1:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field CBS
9 November 4 1:00 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs FirstEnergy Stadium CBS
10 November 11 1:00 p.m. Atlanta Falcons FirstEnergy Stadium Fox
11 Bye
12 November 25 1:00 p.m. at Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Stadium CBS
13 December 2 1:00 p.m. at Houston Texans NRG Stadium CBS
14 December 9 1:00 p.m. Carolina Panthers FirstEnergy Stadium Fox
15 December 15 TBD[81] at Denver Broncos Broncos Stadium at Mile High NFLN †
16 December 23 1:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals FirstEnergy Stadium CBS
17 December 30 1:00 p.m. at Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium CBS

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • Networks and times from Weeks 7–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
  • As the result of Saturday flexible scheduling during Week 15, the kickoff time for Week 15 at the Denver Broncos will either be 4:30 p.m. or 8:20 p.m., and will be finalized at a later date — by no later than the end of Week 8.[81]

† Indicates game will be simulcast on WOIO-TV in the Cleveland area.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week One: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Steelers 0 7 140021
Browns 0 0 714021

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

The Browns' defense intercepted Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger three times and recovered three fumbles. Rookie CB Denzel Ward had two of the interceptions for the Browns. Cleveland only had one turnover, with Tyrod Taylor throwing an interception in the 4th quarter. Both teams had a chance to win late in the overtime period, but came up short. Chris Boswell missed a 42-yard field goal for the Steelers, while Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez had his 43-yard attempt blocked with 0:09 left in overtime.

With their first tie since 1989, the Browns started the season at 0–0–1. This tie ended a 17-game losing streak that dated back to the final game of the 2016 season. It also ended streaks of 17 straight losses within the AFC North and 13 straight season-opening losses. Their 6-game losing streak against the Steelers was also snapped. By failing to win the game, the team's winless streak continued.

On September 14, Ward was named the NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 1.[82]

Week 2: at New Orleans Saints

Week Two: Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Browns 3 3 6618
Saints 3 0 01821

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

The teams exchanged field goals in the first quarter, then Browns K Zane Gonzalez kicked his second field goal late in the second quarter to give the Browns a 6–3 halftime lead. Carlos Hyde scored a touchdown on a short run to give the Browns a 12–3 lead, but the Saints scored 15 straight points in the fourth quarter to take an 18–12 lead. The Browns answered with a tying touchdown on 47-yard a Tyrod Taylor pass to Antonio Callaway with 1:16 remaining. However, Gonzalez missed the extra point attempt, his second miss on the day, which would have given the Browns the lead. Saints K Wil Lutz nailed a 44-yard game-winner with 0:21 remaining. The Browns drove to give Gonzalez an attempt at a 52-yard field goal to tie the game in the final seconds, but it sailed wide right.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–1–1. Their winless streak extended to 19 games.

The next day, the Browns released Gonzalez and signed rookie K Greg Joseph.[83] Joseph played college football at Florida Atlantic and was on the Miami Dolphins' training camp roster. The Browns also traded WR Josh Gordon to the New England Patriots for a 2019 fifth round selection. If Gordon is not active for at least ten games for New England the rest of the season, the Browns will also send New England a 2019 seventh round selection.[84]

Week 3: vs. New York Jets

Week Three: New York Jets at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Jets 0 14 0317
Browns 0 3 11721

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield entered the game in the 2nd quarter after starter Tyrod Taylor left the game with a concussion.[85] Taylor finished the game 4/14 for 19 yards. Mayfield threw for 201 yards and a caught a pass from receiver Jarvis Landry for a two-point conversion. Carlos Hyde added two touchdown runs including the go-ahead score with just over two minutes remaining. The Jets offense could not respond as QB Sam Darnold threw a pair of interceptions in the Jets' final two drives to preserve the 21–17 win.

With the win, the Browns improved to 1–1–1. This win marked the end of the team's 19-game winless streak and the team's first win in 635 days.[86] Mayfield was named the NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 3.[87]

On September 24, Mayfield was named the team's starting quarterback moving forward.

Week 4: at Oakland Raiders

Week Four: Cleveland Browns at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Browns 3 14 1114042
Raiders 7 7 721345

at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California

Game information

The Browns traveled to Oakland hoping to win consecutive games for the first time since 2014. The Browns took a 17–7 lead into halftime on the strength of Nick Chubb's first career touchdown run and Baker Mayfield's first career touchdown pass, although Mayfield also threw an interception that was returned for a Raiders touchdown. The Browns built up a 28–14 lead in the third quarter, but the Raiders would then score 20 straight points aided by two Mayfield fumbles and a 51-yard punt return which gave the Raiders short fields to work with. The Browns finally answered with touchdown runs by Carlos Hyde and Chubb to take a 42–34 lead in the fourth quarter. The Browns were unable to run the clock out and punted to the Raiders, giving them one last opportunity to tie the game. The Raiders scored a touchdown and game-tying two-point conversion with 0:30 left, to send the game into overtime. The Raiders won the game, 45–42 on a Matt McCrane field goal in the overtime period.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–2–1.

Week 5: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week Five: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Ravens 3 0 3309
Browns 0 6 30312

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

Both offenses struggled to gain any rhythm during the game. The Ravens could only score nine points on three Justin Tucker field goals, while the Browns scored nine points on a Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to Rashard Higgins and a Greg Joseph field goal. Joseph, who missed an extra point, had an opportunity to win the game at the end of regulation, but missed a 55-yard field goal attempt. In overtime, both teams were held scoreless during their first two possessions. However, with 0:02 remaining, Joseph hit a 37-yard field goal to win the game.

With the win, the Browns improved to 2–2–1. The Browns ended an 18-game winless streak within the AFC North that dated back to the 2015 season.

Week 6: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Week Six: Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 0 0 000
Browns 0 0 000

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

Standings

Division

AFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Cincinnati Bengals 4 2 0 .667 1–1 3–1 174 158 L1
Baltimore Ravens 4 2 0 .667 1–2 4–2 153 77 W1
Pittsburgh Steelers 3 2 1 .583 1–1–1 1–2–1 171 154 W1
Cleveland Browns 2 3 1 .417 1–0–1 2–1–1 114 113 L1

Conference

# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 Kansas City Chiefs West 5 1 0 .833 2–0 4–1 .500 .466 L1
2[lower-alpha 1] New England Patriots East 4 2 0 .667 1–0 4–1 .514 .542 W3
3[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] Cincinnati Bengals North 4 2 0 .667 1–1 3–1 .500 .458 L1
4[lower-alpha 3] Tennessee Titans South 3 3 0 .500 2–0 2–3 .528 .500 L2
Wild Cards
5[lower-alpha 4] Los Angeles Chargers West 4 2 0 .667 1–1 3–1 .500 .283 W3
6[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 4] Baltimore Ravens North 4 2 0 .667 1–2 4–2 .472 .438 W1
In the hunt
7[lower-alpha 4] Miami Dolphins East 4 2 0 .667 1–1 3–2 .514 .435 W1
8 Pittsburgh Steelers North 3 2 1 .583 1–1–1 1–2–1 .557 .471 W2
9[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 5] Houston Texans South 3 3 0 .500 1–1 2–2 .389 .333 W3
10[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 6] Jacksonville Jaguars South 3 3 0 .500 0–1 2–2 .528 .444 L2
11[lower-alpha 5][lower-alpha 6] New York Jets East 3 3 0 .500 0–1 2–3 .414 .294 W2
12 Cleveland Browns North 2 3 1 .417 1–0–1 2–2–1 .557 .583 L1
13[lower-alpha 7] Buffalo Bills East 2 4 0 .333 0–0 1–3 .571 .542 L1
14[lower-alpha 7] Denver Broncos West 2 4 0 .333 1–1 1–3 .611 .333 L4
15[lower-alpha 8] Oakland Raiders West 1 5 0 .167 0–2 1–3 .597 .417 L2
16[lower-alpha 8] Indianapolis Colts South 1 5 0 .167 0–1 0–4 .571 .600 L3
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 9]
  1. 1 2 New England wins tie break over Cincinnati based on best win percentage in conference games.
  2. 1 2 Cincinnati wins tie break over Baltimore based on head-to-head win percentage.
  3. 1 2 3 Tennessee wins tie break over Jacksonville and Houston based on head-to-head win percentage.
  4. 1 2 3 LA Chargers, Baltimore, and Miami are ranked based on best win percentage in conference games.
  5. 1 2 Houston wins tie break over NY Jets based on best win percentage in conference games. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Jacksonville (see below).
  6. 1 2 Jacksonville wins tie break over NY Jets based on head-to-head win percentage.
  7. 1 2 Buffalo wins tie break over Denver based on best win percentage in common games.
  8. 1 2 Oakland wins tie break over Indianapolis based on best win percentage in conference games.
  9. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
Legend
w — Clinched wild card
x — Clinched playoff berth
y — Clinched division
z — Clinched first-round bye
* — Clinched home-field advantage

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