Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) hands off to running back Nick Chubb (24). Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

RB Nick Chubb: Browns will 'play for each other' after playoff elimination

The Browns (6-9) are officially eliminated from playoffs, and it may seem like there is nothing left to play for with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

However, RB Nick Chubb believes there is.

"We're focused on ourselves and how we can be better going forward, and just coming out here and just getting better," Chubb told reporters. "Go out there and play for each other."

The fifth-year running back says the team has fought together all season but knows the locker room will never be the same.

"I've been in the league for a while. I know that teams won't look the same next year," Chubb added. "Who we have now, let's finish what we started, and have fun doing it."

Cleveland could have some fun playing the upset in their final two weeks. Their last two opponents, the Commanders (7-7-1) and Steelers (7-8), are each fighting for postseason lives.

Chubb is also looking to finish his season strong in what has been an overall disappointing year for the Browns. He posted his fourth-straight 1,000 rushing yards season, and he has a team-leading 12 touchdowns.

The Browns have dealt with a lot of ups and downs in 2022. A strong finish could be exactly what they need with their focus starting to shift toward 2023.

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