Cleveland Browns vs. LA Chargers picks: Who will win Week 9?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns host the Chargers Week 9, their final game before their bye week. Jameis Winston will make his second start in a row in place of Deshaun Watson.

The Browns are 2-6 and trying to give themselves a chance to get back in the palyoff race. The Chargers come into this game at 4-3.

Here are cleveland.com's staff picks for Sunday's matchup. The Chargers were 1.5-point favorites when picks were requested on Friday.

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Ashley Bastock (2-6 overall; 3-5 against the spread): Browns 24*, Chargers 18

I think the Browns will build on what they did against Baltimore, and the Chargers will struggle in a cross-country afternoon game.

Dan Labbe (2-6; 3-5): Chargers 23*, Browns 21

Are the Browns a good team with a bad record? Are the Chargers a bad team with a good record? Guess we'll find out on Sunday.

Mary Kay Cabot (2-6; 2-6): Browns 27, Chargers 20

With Jameis Winston at the helm and the Browns getting healthier on offense, they keep their faint playoff hopes flickering.

Jimmy Watkins (1-6; 2-5): Chargers 23*, Browns 20

Somebody is bound to catch a Jameis interception (or two) eventually.