Browns Updates

• The Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski stated they may utilize both quarterbacks Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe in Week 18. (Tony Grossi)
• Stefanski also indicated that they will monitor Jerome Ford‘s progress before determining his availability. (Scott Petrak)
• Cleveland’s running back Pierre Strong Jr. has entered concussion protocol, as mentioned by Stefanski. (Chris Easterling)
• On his future with the team, Stefanski remarked: “I have the blinders on to this week. Ownership has been extremely supportive this season. Really, the focus is on this game.” (Grossi)
• Stefanski revealed that they adjusted former consultant Mike Vrabel‘s contract to facilitate his early head coach interviews. (Grossi)

Ravens Insights

In Week 17, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson significantly enhanced his MVP candidacy with a remarkable performance against the Texans. Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh emphasized Jackson’s importance to the team but downplayed the MVP discussion.

“He’ll always be my MVP — I promise you that,” said Harbaugh, according to Clifton Brown of the team’s website. “Yes, as far as I’m concerned, he’s our MVP, and he’s our guy. But you know what? That’s really not what we’re thinking about. I haven’t heard anybody talk about that. I haven’t heard Lamar talk about it. We’re just trying to win the next game.”

Steelers Situation

Following a three-game losing streak, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is eager to guide his team back on track to clinch the AFC North title.

“Certainly, they’re a motivated group trying to play their way into this tournament, but certainly we’re a motivated group to be quite honest with you,” Tomlin stated, as reported by ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “We got to get the stench of the last few performances off of us, and there’s no better way to do that than a home divisional win versus a formidable group going into the tournament, and so that’s our mentality as we stand here today.”