NFL Week 14 in five tweets

Ron Clements

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Just four weeks remain in the 2017 NFL regular season.  

While contenders are vying for berths in the postseason, another prominent storyline is whether the Browns will go winless this season.

They play host to the Packers on Sunday and will not have to face Aaron Rodgers, who has been out since Oct. 15 with a broken collarbone.

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After playing host to the Packers, the Browns (0-12) will play the Ravens (7-5) in their home finale before road games against the Bears (3-9) and Steelers (10-2). If they can’t find a win over the next four weeks, they would join the 2008 Lions as the only teams in NFL history to go 0-16.

Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season in five tweets

1. Short-handed secondary

It’s easy to understand why Chiefs coach Andy Reid suspended cornerback Marcus Peters after he threw an official's penalty flag into the stands during last week’s game. The suspension will leave the Chiefs shorthanded against the Raiders. Oakland quarterback Derek Carr threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-30 Raiders win on Oct. 19.

2. Stop the run for No. 1

Browns coach Hue Jackson believes his team’s best chance to get its first win is for to force the ball into Brett Hundley’s hand. Despite not having Rodgers, the Packers have stayed alive in the playoff hunt because of their running game. The Browns defense will get back defensive tackle Danny Shelton and safety Jabrill Peppers from injury.

3. United Giants

Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo is trying to salvage what’s left of a disappointing season. He has reinstated Eli Manning as the starting quarterback and is conveying a message of unity as the Giants prepare to face the Cowboys.

4. Play faster

Derrick Henry is 6-3, 247 pounds. Someone that size isn’t supposed to run almost 22 mph, but the Titans running back wasn’t impressed by his speed on a 75-yard touchdown run last week against the Texans. If Henry thinks he can get faster, the Cardinals had better watch out Sunday.

5. Play ball

After last week’s game in Seattle, the Eagles stayed on the West Coast and practiced this week at Angel Stadium in Anaheim ahead of Sunday’s game against the Rams. “The Big A” was home to the Rams from 1980-94 before the franchise relocated to St. Louis.

Ron Clements