Each week Browns beat writer Jeff Schudel will make his NFL picks against the Las Vegas spread, including predicting the outcome of the Browns’ game separately. Picks are in bold letters. Last week: 8-6. Overall: 112-98-8. Browns pick vs. spread 9-6-1 (includes game with Jets on Dec. 28).
Dec. 31
Dolphins +3 at Ravens, 1 p.m. (WOIO)
Patriots +13 at Bills, 1 p.m.
Falcons +3 at Bears, 1 p.m.
Titans +5 at Texans, 1 p.m.
Raiders +3.5 at Colts, 1 p.m.
Panthers +6.5 at Jaguars, 1 p.m.
Rams at Giants +5.5, 1 p.m.
Cardinals +10.5 at Eagles, 1 p.m.
Saints +2.5 at Buccaneers, 1 p.m.
49ers at Commanders +13, 1 p.m,
Steelers +3.5 at Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. (WJW)
Chargers +3.5 at Broncos, 4:25 p.m.
Bengals +7 at Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. (WOIO)
Packers +2 at Vikings, 8:20 p.m. (WKYC)
![By TOM WITHERS The Browns began trying to fill an unexpected vacancy on Thursday by interviewing Seattle offensive line coach Andy Dickerson to be their offensive coordinator. Dickerson previously worked in Cleveland on coach Eric Mangini’s staff in 2009-10. On Wednesday, coordinator Alex Van Pelt parted ways with the Browns after four seasons working under coach Kevin Stefanski. Van Pelt’s departure was surprising since he appeared to enjoy his time in Cleveland and was instrumental in helping the Browns make the playoffs while coping with numerous injuries on offense. It’s still not known why Van Pelt left. General manager Andrew Berry is […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP23133215495908.jpg?w=499 "By TOM WITHERS The Browns began trying to fill an unexpected vacancy on Thursday by interviewing Seattle offensive line coach Andy Dickerson to be their offensive coordinator. Dickerson previously worked in Cleveland on coach Eric Mangini’s staff in 2009-10. On Wednesday, coordinator Alex Van Pelt parted ways with the Browns after four seasons working under coach Kevin Stefanski. Van Pelt’s departure was surprising since he appeared to enjoy his time in Cleveland and was instrumental in helping the Browns make the playoffs while coping with numerous injuries on offense. It’s still not known why Van Pelt left. General manager Andrew Berry is […]")
![Alex Van Pelt, the team’s offensive coordinator since 2020 when Kevin Stefanski was hired as head coach, will not be back with the Browns next season. Running backs coach Stump Mitchell was fired and tight ends coach T.C. McCartney will not be retained. The news was first reported by Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. A league source confirmed the decisions on Mitchell and McCartney. The source said Van Pelt is under contract to the Browns for 2024 and that a decision hasn’t been finalized, but Van Pelt confirmed the news himself in a text message to Jake Trotter of ESPN. […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TNH-L-Browns-0118-01-1.jpg?w=525 "Alex Van Pelt, the team’s offensive coordinator since 2020 when Kevin Stefanski was hired as head coach, will not be back with the Browns next season. Running backs coach Stump Mitchell was fired and tight ends coach T.C. McCartney will not be retained. The news was first reported by Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. A league source confirmed the decisions on Mitchell and McCartney. The source said Van Pelt is under contract to the Browns for 2024 and that a decision hasn’t been finalized, but Van Pelt confirmed the news himself in a text message to Jake Trotter of ESPN. […]")