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The odds are out for the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets — who is favored?

The Cleveland Browns opened as 1.5-point underdogs against the New York Jets ahead of their Week 10 match-up, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under on the game is 36.5.

The Browns (2-6) are coming off of their bye week, but before that, they were dismantled by the New England Patriots. Cleveland has been having the same story for much of the season: a feared defense, but an unbearable offense that is so bad that eventually, the defense lets up. Even in Cleveland’s two wins, the offense hardly seemed to contribute. Kevin Stefanski has made one big change on offense during the bye week, hoping that it delivers a spark.

The Jets (1-7) were winless and looked like they would be 0-8 heading into their bye, until they pulled off an unexpected, last second victory over the Cincinnati Bengals two weeks ago. What had been an even more inept offense than Cleveland, ended up being a 500+ yard explosion under QB Justin Fields, who was criticized by the Jets team owner the week before. But will Myles Garrett, who had five sacks in his last outing, be able to create havoc on Fields again?

What odds would you take if you were placing a bet?

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...-new-york-jets-who-is-favored-coaching-change

 

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Browns roster, salary cap: Team does right by veteran and saves money

For anything related to the Cleveland Browns, the word “guaranteed” holds a special place in the depths of the hell that has been the team’s fortunes since “The Return.“ QB Deshaun Watson’s deal was so bad that NFL owners, reportedly, tried to collude to keep others from getting all of their money for sure.

The concept of guaranteed contracts came up again this offseason with second-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft.

With the 2025 NFL trade deadline just around the corner, the Browns made two moves on Monday, with WR Cedric Tillman designated for return and S Damontae Kazee being released.

A new detail of Kazee’s release adds an interesting dynamic with Cleveland saving $200,000 of money that was guaranteed to the safety to facilitate his release:

The #Browns’ releasing S Damontae Kazee was an agreement between player and team, with Kazee forfeiting over $200k in guarantees for the chance to find playing time elsewhere, source says. The nine-year vet, who had never been released, was active for four games with Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/JSQgEjNyZy

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 3, 2025

Playing in his ninth season, the Browns signed Kazee in free agency late in the process. The team also added veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins, who is reportedly available in a trade before Tuesday’s deadline.

While Jenkins has played over 200 total snaps in eight games this season for Cleveland, Kazee has only played in 48 snaps (11 on defense) in his four contests.

The Browns “did right” by the veteran safety and saved some money in the process for a player who wasn’t getting on the field. A win-win situation.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleve...08256/browns-roster-salary-cap-damontae-kazee