Colts vs Browns prediction: what pundits picked
Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns · Week 17, 2026 · Sun, Jan 3
No pundit we track has picked a side in Colts vs Browns yet.
Colts at Browns: how they come in
The Colts are 2-7 and have lost 5 straight; the Browns are 5-4 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Colts at 7.6 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Browns at 6.4 wins on average.
Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
- Record
- 2-7 · lost 5 straight · 184 scored, 249 allowed
- Last games
- L 23-27 vs Cowboys Week 9
- L 7-42 at Jaguars Week 8
- L 10-16 at Vikings Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 28th, defense 32nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 7.6 · 5 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 9 Colts games
- Record
- 5-4 · lost 2 straight · 161 scored, 196 allowed
- Last games
- L 22-23 at Saints Week 9
- L 6-27 at Steelers Week 8
- W 27-24 at Titans Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 25th, defense 14th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 6.4 · 3 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 9 Browns games
Colts and Browns players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
1,722 passing yards · 6 TD, 10 INT · 60.3% completions · 9 games · 19th in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to move to Minnesota Vikings
“with Minnesota previously linked to Taylor and currently linked to Jones, the Colts trading both to the same team could get Indianapolis something they won’t get by trading Taylor and Jones to two different teams — a first-round pick.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will carry a $46.8 million salary cap hit next season, so the Colts are likely committed to him as the starter for another year.” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
656 rushing yards on 161 carries · 8 TD · 26 catches for 220 · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to stay with Indianapolis Colts
“I don't think right now Jonathan Taylor gets traded.” the article →
Jonathan Taylor to move — “the Colts will move him before the deadline”
“The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and there's a good chance the Colts will move RB Jonathan Taylor before the deadline.” the article →
- Laquon TreadwellWR1 · WR
16 catches for 215 yards · 0 TD · 9 games · 117th in the NFL in receiving yards
Laquon Treadwell to be cut
“there is already precedent for his release” the article →
Laquon Treadwell to be 1st on the depth chart
“He figures to stay in the starting lineup in the wake of the Colts WR exodus.” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
38 catches for 275 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 84th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
“Tight end Tyler Warren is going to play a big role in the passing game” the article →
- Adetomiwa AdebaworeSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 7 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Adetomiwa Adebawore to sign a new deal
“Ade Adebare, the fourth year defensive tackle for the Colts, has had a light bulb go on sort of moment in a contract year... he's gonna get paid this offseason.” the article →
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
32 solo tackles · 8 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Browns
- Shedeur SandersStarting QB · QB
299 passing yards · 2 TD, 0 INT · 64.7% completions · 3 games · 43rd in the NFL in passing yards
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“And it's going to happen for you, Shador... but you will be QB1 before this year is over.” the article →
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“Watson entered the concussion protocol a day later and has since cleared. Shedeur Sanders is expected to start Sunday vs. New Orleans.” the article →
- Quinshon JudkinsRB1 · RB
385 rushing yards on 116 carries · 3 TD · 22 catches for 136 · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a midrange or low-end RB2)
“Judkins is being drafted as a midrange or low-end RB2... the constraints of the Cleveland offense will almost certainly limit his touchdowns and hinder his efficiency. Quinshon Judkins looks like a volume trap.” the article →
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a top 24 running back)
“Quinn Sean Judkins as a top 24 running back on a horrible Cleveland Browns offense. Uh, no, thank you.” the article →
- Denzel BostonWR1 · WR
32 catches for 507 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 23rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season” the article →
Denzel Boston to make All-Rookie team
“don't be surprised if a couple of sleepers carve out spots on the All-Rookie team ... Browns WR Denzel Boston” the article →
- Harold Fannin Jr.TE1 · TE
37 catches for 453 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn)
“Harold Fannin is coming off the board around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn... there are some gems to be mined at tight end in the middle rounds.” the article →
Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.” the article →
- Mason GrahamSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 5 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
- Carson SchwesingerTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 38 solo tackles · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns” the article →
Carson Schwesinger to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Carson Swessinger was rookie of the year. I think he takes the leap and could very well be talked about as, like, second, third best linebacker in the NFL after this season.” the article →
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