The Cleveland Browns are already eliminated from ‌NFL playoff contention and will finish at the bottom of the AFC North division for the second consecutive year. With a 3-12 record, Kevin Stefanski and company will look forward to turning their fortune in the NFL Draft.

Before the start of Week 17, Cleveland was slotted with the third overall pick and a strong chance to select at the top of the 2026 NFL draft order. Even if the Browns win their final two games of the season to finish with a 5-12 record, Cleveland would at worst be picking ninth overall.

A quirk in the Week 17 NFL schedule could upend the Browns' hopes of climbing to the No.1 pick in the 2026 draft, leaving Cleveland fans rooting against the team in a way they never expected.

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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.