Not even a global pandemic can stop Cleveland Browns fans from celebrating their team’s success.
It is the first divisional playoff in 26 years for the Browns and to commemorate the occasion, a drive-thru rally occurred at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Some of the participants weren’t even alive the last time the Browns were in the playoffs.
If you’re not downtown Cleveland right now, you might be might the only one & you’re missing out! Join us on @ESPNCleveland from 1-4pm as we talk about this excitement happening at the @Browns Drive-Thru Pep Rally! LET’S GOOOO! pic.twitter.com/UfhthgNngg
— Bridget Linton (@Bridget_Linton) January 16, 2021
Highlights
Honking horns and dogs barking were just some of the noises heard during the rally.
We going crazy for @Browns playoff pep-rally. Slide thru and represent.
Join me @j_klimack20 @Bridget_Linton 1pm -4pm on @ESPNCleveland or @thelandondemand pic.twitter.com/1ujRLmSSn5— Dale Davison-Witten (@CockyCleveland) January 16, 2021
One truck even broadcast the wildcard win over the Steelers as it drove through.
This van is replaying the Browns/Steelers game. Incredible. We are live on @ESPNCleveland! Tweet us your pics & videos if you’re here! pic.twitter.com/6HsbQyepmn
— Bridget Linton (@Bridget_Linton) January 16, 2021
Of course, there was an opportunity to jump out of the car and purchase playoff souvenirs and apparel on the rally route.
Who Is Not At The Rally
The Browns have already left town so they weren’t there, but they will definitely see this massive fan outpouring and feel the love as they prepare for the game.
Also, there are undoubtedly Cleveland Browns fans making the trek to Kansas City to either attend the game in Arrowhead Stadium or just to be present in the city where even more playoff excitement could happen Sunday afternoon.
Expect to see the Dawg Pound represented among the 17,000 spectators.
An Exciting Time
A winning season is special any time; however, in the midst of a global pandemic, many have gotten a much needed lift in their spirits each Sunday afternoon as they watched the Browns during the 2020 season.
Winning is not commonplace in recent years for the Browns so the fans are delighting in every moment of it.
With a general manager and head coach that seem to be exactly what the Browns need, the future is bright for this franchise, no matter what happens tomorrow.
Underdogs
The Browns enter Sunday’s 3:05 pm EST game against the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs as ten point underdogs.
However, it has been a very positive week; it marks the first time in weeks that the Browns have no players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
Coach Stefanski is back with the team.
Veteran guard Joel Bitonio is back from COVID-19 along with cornerback Denzel Ward.
In related COVID-19 news, Myles Garrett is rebounding and starting to feel like he did before he got the virus.
All hands on deck will be needed to dethrone the defending champions.
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