What happened: Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken stated Friday that the team will determine offensive tackle Tytus Howard's game status on Saturday. Howard missed practice all week while remaining in concussion protocol. The starting right tackle entered concussion evaluation following Cleveland's Week 8 victory over Tennessee.

Why it matters: Cleveland enters the weekend at 5-2 on a two-game winning streak and holds the No. 3 seed in the AFC. If Howard cannot gain medical clearance, Dawand Jones is poised to step in for his first start of the season. Keeping the offensive front steady is crucial as Cleveland looks to maintain positioning in a tightly contested AFC North.

What to watch: The Browns will issue a final determination on Howard's availability Saturday ahead of Sunday's divisional game against Pittsburgh.