Cleveland Browns 2021 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 17: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass against the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 17: Chad Henne #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes the snap of the football on fourth down and one yard to go in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

3. Cleveland Browns must-win games – At Kansas City Chiefs

Playoff rematches always rate high in the must-win game scale and this one is no exception. Browns’ fans are still extremely frustrated after Cleveland missed a huge chance to knock off the Kansas City Chiefs once Patrick Mahomes was knocked out of their Divisional Round matchup with a concussion.

Chad Henne came in for the Chiefs and made just enough plays to take down the Browns, a bitterly disappointing result. Cleveland’s defense let them down late, failing to stop Kansas City on a key fourth down that would have given Baker Mayfield the ball back with a chance to drive for the win.

Mahomes figures to be around for the full game this time, providing a stiff test to the Browns’ defense, which was struggling to stop the Chiefs when he was in the game. Cleveland will also want to see its offense be more productive against Kansas City, which held the Browns to only 17 points in the loss.

The revenge factor is also big here since the Browns would love nothing more than to knock off the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Finding a way to win this key road game would truly cement the Browns as Super Bowl contenders.

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