AI predicts the Browns will win the AFC North for the first time
Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) and cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) celebrate with fans after the Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Hopkins kicked the game winning field goal. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The AFC North was formed in 2002; since then, the Cleveland Browns have not won the division. They have gotten close before, with a second-place finish in 2023, but they are still speaking their first division title in decades.
But this is Cleveland’s best roster in a long time, so 2024 might be their best shot at breaking the streak. The 33rd Team has been using artificial intelligence to post predictions for each division this season, and their AFC North prediction put the Browns on top with 11 wins.
It is interesting because, in this simulation, the division behind Cleveland finished as follows: 2. Pittsburgh (10-7), 3. Baltimore (9-8), and 4. Cincinnati (6-11). Though I love seeing a prediction that has the Browns on top, I have a hard time thinking Baltimore finishes below Pittsburgh and the Bengals only winning six games will happen.
If the Steelers’ questionable quarterback situation plays out well and Joe Burrow stays healthy, the division will be incredibly difficult to win again in 2024.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: AI predicts the Browns will win the AFC North for the first time