3 NFL teams in must-win mode for Week 3: Cardinals, Broncos desperate

2. Cleveland Browns

The Browns are going to Brown, aren’t they? After squeaking out a very nice win on the road in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, the Brownies had the Jets on the ropes in Week 2 in Cleveland, only to collapse in the most dramatic fashion. The Browns held a 14-point lead with inside of two minutes left, only to give up a long touchdown pass, fail to get the onside kick, then give up the game clinching touchdown to rookie receiver Garrett Wilson. All by the hand of old friend Joe Flacco.

The Browns have looked capable thus far, with Jacoby Brissett being serviceable, and Nick Chubb proving himself to be a top three back in the league. The inability to close a game at home, against an inferior opponent is the type of thing that can wreck a season. Especially a season for a franchise and fanbase always waiting for the other shoe to fall.

No one appears to be running away with the North, as Cincy is winless, Pittsburgh is not good, and Baltimore suffered their own epic collapse, but a loss in week 3 to the aforementioned Steelers could start the spiral toward another 6-win season in Cleveland.