Brian Hoyer: Browns vs. Texans, Nov. 16, 2014

OC Brian Shanahan and Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) confer on the sidelines. (Thomas Ondrey/The Plain Dealer)

BEREA, Ohio -- Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer is in line for a little Christmas bonus this season.

According ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan, Hoyer will earn an extra $2.05 million this year if he plays 70 percent of the snaps. His base salary this season is $1 million and he earned a roster bonus of $250,000.

Caplan noted that Hoyer, set to become a free agent this season, has played all but five snaps this season (684 out of 689), with Johnny Manziel taking the others.

He added that Hoyer can hit the escalator by playing all of the snaps Sunday in Atlanta and just a minimal amount the following week against the Bills, whether that game takes place at Ralph Wilson Stadium or elsewhere.

With a victory in Atlanta, Hoyer would improve to 10-4 as a Brown and 7-4 this season, with a shot at making the playoffs. His chances of that -- and his numbers -- figure to improve dramatically with the return of All-Pro receiver Josh Gordon, who came off his 10-game suspension Monday and will play his first game of the season in Atlanta.

Currently, Hoyer is leading the NFL with an average of 14.04 yards per completion. He's also third in the league with 43 completions of 20-plus yards. He's ranked 20th in the NFL with an 86.0 rating.

The Browns have not negotiated with his agent since May.