Some might say the fourth and final game of the preseason is meaningless, but those same people likely didn't make a jaunt north to the lakefront on a Thursday evening to take in some football on a late summer night on the off chance they might see the next great story in pro football.
We're not saying that will happen Thursday at FirstEnergy Stadium, but it has happened in an NFL stadium before. There is value in this game, even if the game's stars won't be participating.
As such, one might need a guide to know what he or she is watching unfold on the field or on their TV screen. We're here to give you some players to keep an eye on as the practice game season wraps up.
Braxton Miller
Thanks to his background as a former star quarterback at Ohio State, Miller has received a good amount of attention since he signed with the Browns near the end of camp. He might get more after Thursday night'a game against the Detroit Lions.
Miller has flashed potential when catching passes in both games and practices in Berea. He should get an extended opportunity to do that at FirstEnergy Stadium for a team that definitely has space for a speedster with a high ceiling like Miller.
"I think he is picking up the offense," head coach Freddie Kitchens said of Miller this week. "That tells you a little bit about his learning ability. We will see if we can put him in some positions to make some plays Thursday night. He is doing well, though."
Expect quick passes to Miller with the intent of getting him the ball in space with room to make plays Thursday night. We'll see if he can break off a big one before cut-down day.
Check out the best photos from Browns Camp by team photographer Matt Starkey
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) and Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the eighth day of training camp on August 2, 2019.
The team during a conditioning test on July 24, 2019.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the first day of training camp on July 25, 2019.
Cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the first day of training camp on July 25, 2019.
Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) during the first day of training camp on July 25, 2019.
Guard Eric Kush (72) during the second day of training camp on July 26, 2019.
Defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) during the second day of training camp on July 26, 2019.
Cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. (37) during the second day of training camp on July 26, 2019.
Defensive end Chris Smith (50) during the third day of training camp on July 27, 2019.
Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong (52) during the third day of training camp on July 27, 2019.
Running Back Dontrell Hilliard (25) during the fourth day of training camp on July 28, 2019.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the fourth day of training camp on July 28, 2019.
Wide receiver Dorian Baker (19) during the fourth day of training camp on July 28, 2019.
Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) during the fifth day of training camp on July 29, 2019.
Linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during the fifth day of training camp on July 29, 2019.
Head Coach Freddie Kitchens during the fifth day of training camp on July 29, 2019.
Linebacker Mack Wilson (51) during the fifth day of training camp on July 29, 2019.
Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) and Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) during the fifth day of training camp on July 29, 2019.
Safety Sheldrick Redwine (33) during the sixth day of training camp on July 31, 2019.
Guard Bryan Witzmann (71) during the sixth day of training camp on July 31, 2019.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the sixth day of training camp on July 31, 2019.
Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong (52) during the sixth day of training camp on July 31, 2019.
Quarterback Drew Stanton (5) during the sixth day of training camp on July 31, 2019.
Cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the seventh day of training camp on August 1, 2019.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and Safety Sheldrick Redwine (33) during the seventh day of training camp on August 1, 2019.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during the seventh day of training camp on August 1, 2019.
Defensive end Chris Smith (50) and Linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during the eighth day of training camp on August 2, 2019.
Head Coach Freddie Kitchens during the eighth day of training camp on August 2, 2019.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the eighth day of training camp on August 2, 2019.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) and Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the eighth day of training camp on August 2, 2019.
Linebacker Mack Wilson (51) and Cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the eighth day of training camp on August 2, 2019.
A player during the tenth day of training camp on August 5, 2019.
Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong (52) during the tenth day of training camp on August 5, 2019.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the eleventh day of training camp on August 5, 2019.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) and Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the eleventh day of training camp on August 5, 2019.
Wide receiver D.J. Montgomery (83) during the eleventh day of training camp on August 5, 2019.
Linebacker Mack Wilson (51) and Cornerback Greedy Williams (26)n during the thirteenth day of camp on August 9, 2019.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the thirteenth day of camp on August 9, 2019.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95), Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98), Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) and Defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) during the thirteenth day of camp on August 9, 2019.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the thirteenth day of camp on August 10, 2019.
Safety Tigie Sankoh (40) during the thirteenth day of camp on August 10, 2019.
Quarterback David Blough (9) during the fourteenth day of camp on August 12, 2019.
Defensive tackle Carl Davis (94) during the fourteenth day of camp on August 12, 2019.
Defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence (99) during the fourteenth day of camp on August 12, 2019.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the fourteenth day of camp on August 12, 2019.
Tight end Mik'Quan Deane (48), Wide receiver Dorian Baker (19), Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98), Wide receiver D.J. Montgomery (83) and Safety Morgan Burnett (42) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Wide receiver Jaelen Strong (10) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first of two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) and Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the second joint practice with the Colts in Indianapolis.
Kicker Austin Seibert (2) during the seventeenth day of camp on August 19, 2019.
Offensive tackle Chris Hubbard (74) during the eighteenth day of camp on August 20, 2019.
Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale (96) during the eighteenth day of camp on August 20, 2019.
Safety Damarious Randall (23) during the eighteenth day of camp on August 20, 2019.
Safety Damarious Randall (23) and Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the eighteenth day of camp on August 20, 2019.
Quarterback David Blough (9) during the eighteenth day of camp on August 20, 2019.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the last day of camp on August 21, 2019.
Punter Britton Colquitt (4) during the last day of camp on August 21, 2019.
Damion Ratley
Ratley injured his hamstring on the first day of camp and missed most of it as a result but returned to practice last week before sitting out against Tampa Bay. Kitchens explained the team didn't want to rush him back when it wasn't necessary.
It sounds as if this staff knows what it has in Ratley and doesn't need him to prove whether he's worth keeping, but he'll get some game action Thursday, his first of the preseason.
Ratley stood out almost immediately after he returned to practice, thanks to his physical attributes that make it easy to understand why the franchise has stuck with him through injury struggles. He should get a decent amount of reps in this game in preparation for the real thing next week, which leaves the door open for a big play. This one is more about seeing potential than wondering if he'll make the final 53.
D'Ernest Johnson
Johnson has received a ton of carries this preseason, primarily because of Nick Chubb's intentional in-game absence, Kareem Hunt's slow acclimation to game action and Dontrell Hilliard's struggle with injury. He's made the most of his opportunity and has an opening to make the final roster with Hunt being out for the first eight games due to suspension.
He can enter the exclusive 53-man club with a productive, mistake-free fourth game. He's already proven he's willing to give his all to make the team -- after all, he was working on a commercial fishing boat around this time last year -- including a crushing pass block in which he threw his body in front of a free rusher and the two blew each other up. It was clearly visible from the press level of Raymond James Stadium and an indication of how badly he wants to be on this team.
A trip to the end zone or a couple more displays of such desire could wrap that up.
Kickers
We saw Austin Seibert's efforts produce a flawless 4-for-4 outing against Tampa Bay, but we have one more game for a reason. We still need to come to a final conclusion on the kicking situation.
At this point, one might surmise Seibert has a lead, thanks to the first notably positive performance from either he or Greg Joseph during this competition. But Joseph could bring himself to even or better with a similar performance, while Seibert could improve or diminish his own standing with a performance in either direction.
Simply, there are still kicks to be attempted and a job to be won.
Seth DeValve
DeValve returned recently after missing a healthy chunk of camp with a concussion, and he's exploring the idea of playing more than just tight end.
Reporters Tuesday peppered him with questions about serving as an H-back -- a tight end who also fills a traditional fullback role in certain situations -- during his most recent media session, and he had a surprise: He's been doing it since the start of camp. We've just noticed more because the Browns' previous go-to H-back, Orson Charles, was released during camp.
DeValve playing more than just tight end should increase his chances of making the team, in theory. We'll see if he can apply such thought to the field Thursday in a game in which he's likely to see plenty of playing time. The tight end group is no longer thin as it was in past years. With David Njoku and Demetrius Harris leading the way, the remaining tight ends -- DeValve, Pharaoh Brown, Stephen Carlson and Rico Gathers -- will have to battle to the very end to earn a spot alongside them.
