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 home loss to the Raiders with backup QB Nick Mullens. Baker Mayfield returns from the COVID-19 list this week, looking to spark an offense that hasn't scored 24+ points in their last five games.

Green Bay has won three straight but shown defensive vulnerability, allowing 28+ points in each victory. Their secondary particularly struggled against backup QBs Tyler Huntley, Matt Stafford, and Justin Fields.

Key Factors:

• Browns' offensive production with Mayfield back at QB
• Cleveland's run-first approach vs Green Bay's defense
• Packers' secondary performance against an inconsistent Browns passing game
• Green Bay's pursuit of NFC's top seed and first-round bye

The game's outcome likely hinges on whether Mayfield can capitalize on Green Bay's recent defensive struggles while containing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' high-powered offense.

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