Houston
Texans
0-1
16
FINAL
20
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Cleveland Browns held off the Houston Texans with a final score of 20-16, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 10 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Browns as they look to maintain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Wide receiver Malik Nabers made a significant impact, racking up 92 receiving yards to help propel the passing game. Meanwhile, Houston's Woody Marks had a standout performance on the ground, amassing 124 rushing yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Browns put forth a dominant effort, highlighted by Jared Verse's impressive three sacks, which disrupted the Texans' offensive rhythm all game long. Grant Delpit's interception was a crucial turning point that shifted momentum back to Cleveland in the fourth quarter, allowing them to maintain their lead. Carson Schwesinger's nine total tackles further exemplified the Browns' commitment to stopping the Texans and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 38 | 20 | 53% | 227 | 2 | 2 | 66.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 223 | 0 | 1 | 66.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 18 | 124 | 6.9 | 53 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 14 | 85 | 6.1 | 52 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 77 | 7.7 | 44 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | โ | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J T | LT | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky James | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 48 |

