CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns ’ 31-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday wasn’t just another game on the schedule. It represented something far more significant: a psychological lifeline for a team teetering on the edge of complete disaster.

“This was not a must win, but this was a have to win. Like, if you lose this game, I don’t know what we’re talking about on this podcast, but it’s not pretty, it’s not fun. Nobody’s happy. You had to win this football game.” explained Orange and Brown Talk host Dan Labbe during the post-game podcast.

The distinction between “must win” and “have to win” might seem semantic, but it perfectly captures the unique pressure surrounding this matchup. While a loss wouldn’t have mathematically eliminated Cleveland from playoff contention, i

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