Cleveland Browns 2022 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games

Cleveland Browns must-win game No. 4: Miami Dolphins

The Browns have put together an extremely encouraging offseason, but right behind them are the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have fully committed to Tua Tagovailoa as their quarterback of the future, and they went out and got some big name playmakers for him to throw to, namely Tyreek Hill in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Dolphins aren’t the top team in the AFC East (that would be the Buffalo Bills) but in terms of must-win games, this is a game the Browns are going to have to win. In a sense, you can afford a loss to a Super Bowl caliber team like the Bills; the same cannot be said for the Dolphins here.

The good news is that the Browns are in a good spot to beat the ‘Phins. Defensively, they have the ability to keep Tagovailoa in the pocket, which will be key in keeping a now dangerous looking Miami offense quiet.

And on offense, Cleveland finally has the firepower to score against a tough Miami defense. With Deshaun Watson and Amari Cooper coming in to help out the passing game, and Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in the backfield, it’s easy to see why the Browns offense is so dangerous, and that should help them pick up a win over the up-and-coming Dolphins here.