The Cleveland Browns (7-7) face the Green Bay Packers in a crucial Christmas Day matchup at Lambeau Field. The Packers enter as 7.5-point favorites, having already clinched the NFC North.

The Browns are coming off a disappointing loss to the Raiders with backup QB Nick Mullens, but Baker Mayfield is expected to return. Cleveland's offense has struggled recently, failing to score 24+ points in their last five games. With playoff hopes hanging by a thread, they'll need improved offensive production.

Green Bay has won three straight but shown defensive vulnerability, allowing 28+ points in each victory. Their secondary has been particularly concerning, struggling against backup quarterbacks like Tyler Huntley.

Key Factors:

• Browns must establish their running game and get better passing efficiency from Mayfield
• Packers' secondary needs to tighten up after recent shaky performances
• Green Bay seeks to strengthen their position for a first-round bye
• Cleveland fighting to stay alive in tight AFC playoff race

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