Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT)
Venue: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
Broadcast: CBS: Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt, Evan Washburn (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)
Local radio on WGR (Bills) and WKRK (Browns)
Capacity: ~67,000 (expected low-to-moderate turnout given Browns’ struggles; Bills fans travel strongly in region)
The Buffalo Bills (10-4) visit the struggling Cleveland Browns (3-11) in a lopsided AFC matchup on Saturday afternoon football. Buffalo, locked into playoff contention and chasing a top AFC seed (potential No. 2-3), looks to maintain momentum with a dominant road performance. Cleveland, long eliminated and mired in a disappointing season, plays for pride and draft positioning under interim or ongoing coaching. This is the second meeting of 2025—Bills won convincingly 38-17 in Week 5 at Highmark Stadium behind Josh Allen’s multi-TD day and stifling defense.
Team Records
Buffalo Bills: 10-4 overall (5-1 AFC North crossovers, strong AFC positioning)
Cleveland Browns: 3-11 overall (1-5 AFC North, last in division)
Buffalo has solidified as AFC contender; Cleveland has regressed significantly.
Recent Team Forms
Buffalo Bills (7-3 in last 10; on 4-game win streak): Sean McDermott’s squad is rolling, most recently routing the New York Jets 35-10 on December 14 with balanced offense (200+ rush, 300+ pass) and turnover-forcing defense. Josh Allen MVP candidate (35+ total TDs); defense top-5 in points allowed. Road form elite (6-1 away).
Cleveland Browns (2-8 in last 10; 5 straight losses): The Browns are spiraling, capped by a 27-6 home blowout loss to Pittsburgh on December 15. Offense anemic (bottom-5 scoring); defense tired from constant short fields. QB play inconsistent; run game non-existent lately.
Weather Updates
Cleveland, OH (December 20, 2025 early afternoon kickoff): Overcast with likely lake-effect flurries/snow showers, temperatures 28-32°F at kickoff dropping to low 20s with wind chill near 10-15°F. Winds W 15-25 mph (gusts to 35+ off Lake Erie), 50-70% chance of light-to-moderate snow accumulation (1-3 inches possible). Classic Cleveland winter—wind/snow impacts passing accuracy, deep kicks, and grip; heavily favors Bills’ adapted cold-weather style and ground attack.
Injury Report (as of December 18 practice reports)
Buffalo Bills:
Out: WR Amari Cooper (wrist, IR), LB Matt Milano (knee recovery).
Questionable: RB James Cook (ankle, limited; trending play), CB Taron Johnson (shoulder).
Probable: QB Josh Allen (full-go), TE Dalton Kincaid.
Impact: Offense adjusts without Cooper; defense strong but secondary tested if Johnson limited.
Cleveland Browns:
Out: QB Deshaun Watson (season-ending Achilles), RB Nick Chubb (knee, IR), OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (shoulder).
Questionable: WR Elijah Moore (concussion protocol), DE Myles Garrett (foot, limited but expected).
Probable: CB Denzel Ward.
Impact: Offense severely depleted; Garrett’s status huge for pass rush.
Bills far healthier; Browns missing core pieces.
Key Player Matchups
Bills QB Josh Allen vs. Browns Secondary: Allen (elite mobility, arm strength) exploits depleted Browns pass D (bottom-10); snow/wind shortens field but Allen thrives in elements—multi-TD upside with Khalil Shakir/Keon Coleman.
Bills RB James Cook (if plays)/Ray Davis vs. Browns Front Seven: Bills’ rush attack (150+ YPG potential) grinds clock vs. tired Browns run D; snow favors power ground game.
Browns QB (backup) vs. Bills Pass Rush: Inexperienced signal-caller faces top-5 Bills pressure (Von Miller/Greg Rousseau); likely mistakes in adverse weather.
Browns WR (remaining) vs. Bills CBs: Limited threats test Bills’ solid secondary; Ward (if healthy) key but overmatched.
Special Teams Edge: Bills’ Tyler Bass reliable in cold; Browns inconsistent with wind/snow.
Series History
All-time: Bills lead 14-10 (including playoffs).
Recent: Bills won 7 of last 9, including 38-17 in Week 5 (Allen 4 TDs, Bills +3 turnovers).
This season: Bills dominated first meeting; Cleveland seeks rare home upset.
Trend: High-scoring when Bills favored; weather games lower totals.
Betting Trends
Trends: Bills 10-4 ATS last 14 as heavy favorite; Browns 2-10 ATS last 12 overall. Series Unders in cold December (5 straight).
Historical: Bills covered large spreads vs. poor teams; weather reduces totals significantly.
BILLS NOTES:
• BILLS won their 10th game of the season, marking 7 consecutive seasons with 10+ wins, longest active streak & longest streak in franchise history. • QB JOSH ALLEN completed 19 of 28 atts. (67.9 pct.) for 193 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 123.1 rating & 48 rush yards in Week 15. Tied 2nd-most (Tom Brady & Russell Wilson) reg. seasons wins by QB in 1st 8 seasons. Became 4th player ever with 35+ offensive TDs in 6+ seasons (6) & became 4th all-time with 3,000+ pass yards & 25+ TD passes in 6 of 1st 8 seasons (6). Aims for his 3rd in row with 65+ comp. pct., 190+ pass yards, 3+ TD passes & 120+ rating. Completed 18 of 27 atts. (66.7 pct.) for 197 yards & TD with 100.4 rating in last meeting. • RB JAMES COOK led team with 111 scrimmage yards (107 rush, 4 rec.) & had 3 TDs (2 rush, 1 rec.) last week. Has 110+ scrimmage yards in 7 of his past 8 & is only player in NFL with 110+ scrimmage yards in 10 games in 2025. Had 86 rush yards in last meeting. • WR KHALIL SHAKIR had 5 catches for 65 yards in Week 15. Has 50+ rec. yards in 4 of his past 5 on road. • TE DAWSON KNOX had 2 TD catches last week. Had 7 catches for 70 yards in last meeting. • LB MATT MILANO had 10 tackles, 2 sacks & FF last week. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4. Aims for his 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. Had 12 tackles, 3 TFL, sack & FR in last meeting. • CB MAXWELL HAIRSTON (rookie) had 6 tackles in Week 15. • CB TRE’DAVIOUS WHITE had 2 tackles, 2 PD, TFL & INT last week. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Had 6 tackles & 4 PD in his last game at Cle. (11/10/19). • CB TARON JOHNSON had 5 tackles in Week 15. Had 8 tackles in last meeting. • S JORDAN POYER had 5 tackles last week. Spent 1st 4 seasons with Cle. (2013-16). Had 6 tackles & PD in his last game vs. Cle. (12/29/24 w/ Mia.).
BROWNS NOTES:
• QB SHEDEUR SANDERS passed for 177 yards in Week 15. Leads rookies in pass yards (899) & tied-most TD passes (5) since Week 12. • RB QUINSHON JUDKINS rushed for 21 yards last week. Leads rookies in rush yards (805) & tied-most rush TDs (7) in 2025. Has 50+ scrimmage yards in each of his 5 games at Huntington Bank Field in 2025 & has 80+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3. • WR ISAIAH BOND (rookie) led team with career-high 89 rec. yards in Week 15. • WR JERRY JEUDY had 22 rec. yards last week. Had 35 rec. yards in last meeting. • TE HAROLD FANNIN (rookie) had 7 catches for 48 yards in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in row at Huntington Bank Field with TD catch. • DE MYLES GARRETT had 4 tackles & 1.5 sacks last week. Has 21.5 sacks this season & aims for 1.5+ sacks in Week 16 to surpass Michael Strahan (22.5 sacks) & TJ Watt (22.5) for most sacks by a player in a single season since 1982. Has sack in 8 consecutive games, longest active streak. Had sack in last meeting. • DE ALEX WRIGHT had 4 tackles & sack in Week 15. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3 at Huntington Bank Field. • DT SHELBY HARRIS had 2 tackles & half sack last week. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 3rd in row at Huntington Bank Field with TFL. • LB CARSON SCHWESINGER led team with 14 tackles in Week 15. Leads rookies with 125 tackles in 2025. Is only rookie with 6 games with 10+ tackles in 2025. Needs 1 game with 10+ tackles to become 7th rookie since 2000 with 10+ tackles in 7+ games. Aims for his 6th in row with 10+ tackles. • LB MOHAMOUD DIABATE had 8 tackles & 2 TFL last week. • S RONNIE HICKMAN had 7 tackles & PD in Week 15. • CB MYLES HARDEN had 5 tackles & PD last week. • CB TYSON CAMPBELL had 5 tackles last week. Has PD in 3 of his past 4.
Game Odds
Buffalo Bills – 10.5
Cleveland Browns 41.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025
