CLEVELAND — Six days removed from their 16-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders (7-7), the Cleveland Browns (7-7) will return to action for a Christmas Day showdown with the Green Bay Packers (11-3).
What follows is everything you need to know about the Browns' Week 16 matchup:
Game info, how to watch on TV, betting line:
Date: Saturday, December 25, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin
TV channel: FOX, Amazon Prime
Live Stream: FoxSports.com
Radio: ESPN 850, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 WNCX
Betting line: Packers -7.5
Over-under point total: 45.5
Game preview:
After suffering a heartbreaking defeat to the Raiders, the Browns will look to get back on track and keep pace in a crowded AFC playoff picture. The good news for Cleveland is that it should have a much fuller roster than it did against Las Vegas, with several players -- including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield -- having either been activated or expected to be activated from the COVID-19 list.
But even if the Browns are closer to full strength, they'll have their hands full facing a Packers team that has already clinched a third consecutive NFC North division title. In particular, Cleveland could find itself having trouble slowing down quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is currently favored to win a second straight NFL MVP award.
While a loss wouldn't end the Browns' playoff hopes, it would leave Cleveland with no room for error -- and likely in need of help -- heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. One way or another, Saturday figures to make for a memorable Christmas Day for Browns fans.