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NFL: Top 5 Darkhorse Playoff Contenders

By Evan Massey

Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Cleveland Browns

Cleveland has been one of the most entertaining teams to watch this season, and they are a legitimate contender to make the playoffs this season. It’s amazing that they are at this point with a 5-3 record after all of the quarterback controversy drama this past offseason. Brian Hoyer has stepped in and done an amazing job, and the Browns have been extremely competitive in two of those three losses.

Josh Gordon will be returning soon as well, which will help the Browns’ offense. Cleveland could use some improvement against the run on defense, but outside of that they are in the middle of the pack on both sides of the football. They lost to the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers by five total points earlier this season.

Needless to say, the Browns are still considered a long shot to make the playoffs. They still have quite a few question marks surrounding their team, but they will continue fighting and do their best to make things happen. There is no doubt that they have a chance, but it will take a lot of hard work in order to make that happen.

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