As the 2023 NFL season approaches its thirteenth week, the Cleveland Browns are still in the running for a possible postseason spot. Out of all the AFC teams vying for the three coveted Wild Card spots, they currently have the best record. With a 1.5-game deficit to the Baltimore Ravens, the Browns are still in the running for the AFC North division title.
The Browns will need to have a strong season finale in order to secure their probable postseason spot. The Los Angeles Rams, who are also in the running to qualify for the NFC playoffs, must be the first opponent in Week 13. The Browns’ chances would be greatly enhanced by a win this week, but they also need to overcome a number of significant injury situations.
Before facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13, the Cleveland Browns have only four players with an official designation on their final injury report. After failing to practice at all this week, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Denzel Ward, and Marquise Goodwin have all been declared officially out. Following restricted practice due to a knee injury, Nick Harris is classified as questionable.
Deshaun Watson, who sustained a shoulder injury that ended his season, was replaced by Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who has been the starting choice. DTR has already been formally ruled out of the competition due to a concussion. This week, Joe Flacco—who will be making his first start of the year—is anticipated to take his place.
Due to an official ruling of a shoulder injury, Denzel Ward will not play for the Cleveland Browns in Week 13. It was not shocking in the slightest to rule him out because he was incapable of practicing at all. Their defense is severely harmed, particularly in light of the Rams’ talented wide receivers.
Superstar Myles Garrett’s availability was put in jeopardy when the Browns declared him a non-participant in their first two practices this week. Thankfully for Cleveland, he dropped his official injury designation and became a full participant again on Friday.
It’s encouraging to see just four players with an official designation for Week 13 out of the 18 players the Browns had listed on their injury report at some point this week. Those who were tagged as questionable before their game against the Rams are no longer so, including Amari Cooper and Kareem Hunt.
