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Is the rebuild finally over? I ran a way-too-early 2026 simulation with ChatGPT to predict the Cleveland Browns record. Does new head coach Todd Monken’s offense take off? Are Myles Garrett and the defense as ferocious as a year ago? The win total result is a total shocker.
After a grueling 5-12 campaign in 2025, the AI isn't just predicting a minor step forward…it’s forecasting a complete AFC North takeover. According to the simulation, the Browns are set to skyrocket to an 11-6 record, marking one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in franchise history.
Considered to have the “easiest” strength of schedule in the entire NFL, could the Dawg Pound finally be in store for an exciting, playoff bound season? It’s February, and this is the time to dream.
ChatGPT also broke down the wins and losses by game. Of course we won’t know the official weekly opponents until May, but in the meantime let’s take a look at how this Browns hypothetically magical season plays out.
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The Simulation: 2026 Game-by-Game Results
| Week | Opponent | Venue | Result |
| 1 | Cincinnati Bengals | Home | W (1-0) |
| 2-8 | Mixed Slate | — | 3-4 (4-4) |
| 9 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 10 | Houston Texans | Home | L (4-5) |
| 11 | at New Orleans Saints | Away | W (5-5) |
| 12 | Baltimore Ravens | Home | W (6-5) |
| 13 | at Tampa Bay Bucs | Away | W (7-5) |
| 14 | at NY Giants | Away | W (8-5) |
| 15 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Home | W (9-5) |
| 16 | Las Vegas Raiders | Home | W (10-5) |
| 17 | at Tennessee Titans | Away | W (11-5) |
| 18 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Away | L (11-6) |
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