Indianapolis
Colts
2-7
20
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 24-20, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season draws to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, looking to secure a crucial victory to enhance their postseason aspirations.
Cleveland's offensive performance was highlighted by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team under pressure. Quinshon Judkins contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, while Jerry Jeudy emerged as Green's top target, racking up 98 receiving yards, including key receptions that helped maintain momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made their mark with a dominant performance, particularly from Tyson Campbell, who secured two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in their favor. Carson Schwesinger led the team in tackles with seven, playing a pivotal role in stifling the Colts' offensive efforts. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Campbell's second interception set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for Cleveland.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 43 | 22 | 51% | 231 | 2 | 1 | 72.9 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 223 | 1 | 2 | 62.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 83 | 4.4 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 79 | 4.4 | 36 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 9 | 98 | 10.9 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

