NFL Playoffs: One reason for optimism for every team eliminated in Divisional Round

Cleveland Browns: They made the playoffs and WON a playoff game!

Browns fans would have been just fine with a winning record this season, but the team took it one step further by making the playoffs after going 11-5. Being in the playoffs was a dream for Browns fans and they truly were just happy to be there.

Once again, however, Cleveland took it one step further and WON a playoff game! Not only that, but they were up 28-0 over the Steelers in the first quarter during their Wild Card matchup. This was not what Browns fans were expecting whatsoever, but now not only have Browns fans seen their team make the playoffs for the first time since 2002, but they won their first playoff game since Jan. 1, 1995.

Losing to the Chiefs wasn’t disappointing for Browns fans at all because the fact that they were in the reigning Super Bowl champions’ house during the playoffs and took them to the wire showed Cleveland all they needed to see with this team.

The Browns are no longer a joke and Kevin Stefanski will probably have a statue built in his honor if the team makes the playoffs again next season.