The Browns have already checked off one win in Week 4, but the week still has a few games worth watching from Cleveland’s point of view.
The biggest reason is simple: several of these matchups involve teams that could matter to the Browns later, whether that’s in the standings or on the schedule.
Start with Rams-Bears. Cleveland traded DE Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1st, 2026, and got the Rams’ first-round pick in the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft back in the deal.
So while it may not be necessary to watch every snap between the two NFC teams this week, Browns fans will probably want to keep an eye on Los Angeles as the season rolls along. The worse the Rams do, the better that pick looks for Cleveland next year.
The Bears game also gives Browns fans another angle to track, since Cleveland’s next opponent is the Jets. It may not be the flashiest matchup on the board given the Bears quarterback situation, but it can still offer a useful look at what New York might bring in Week 5. The idea is straightforward: if the Bears can handle business without Caleb Williams, maybe the Browns can do the same with a revived Deshaun Watson.
The division games are where things get even more interesting. Bengals-Ravens stands out because Cincinnati’s defense is still trying to prove what it really is.
Early in the year, the Bengals looked like they had finally built a tough unit to support Joe Burrow, but last week they allowed 30 points in their first loss of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That makes this a valuable test, especially for Browns fans who want to see how Cincinnati holds up against a team that blew Cleveland out in Week 1.
Still, the game Browns fans should circle first is Titans at Ravens. It may not be the most exciting Sunday matchup on paper, but it checks a lot of boxes for Cleveland.
Both teams are on the Browns’ upcoming schedule. After the Jets, the Browns host the Ravens in Week 6, then head to Nashville in Week 7 for a rematch with the Titans from last season.
That makes this one especially useful for film study. Browns fans get a chance to see how Tennessee tries to slow down Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, while also getting a read on two of Cleveland’s next three opponents.
And for now, the Browns sit on top of the AFC North. If the Bengals and Ravens both lose, Cleveland keeps that division lead heading into Week 5.
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