Cleveland
Browns
6-4
38
FINAL
24
Houston
Texans
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns topped the Houston Texans 38-24 in a decisive Week 12 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its final stretch. With both teams vying for crucial wins, the Browns managed to outlast the Texans with a strong offensive performance.
Cleveland's offense was led by a remarkable day from Quinshon Judkins, who rushed for an impressive 277 yards, showcasing his explosive speed and agility. Shedeur Sanders contributed with a solid passing performance, throwing for a touchdown, while the Texans' C.J. Stroud struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 84 passing yards. Despite some bright moments from Houston's Nico Collins, who recorded 44 receiving yards, they were unable to keep pace with the Browns' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Quincy Williams recorded a sack, applying pressure on Stroud throughout the contest, while Tyson Campbell's interception proved pivotal in thwarting a potential Texans comeback. The Browns' ability to make critical stops, coupled with their dominant rushing attack, ultimately sealed the victory and left Houston searching for answers as they head into the final weeks of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 84 | 1 | 2 | 24.7 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 47 | 1 | 1 | 46.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 18 | 277 | 15.4 | 23 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 11 | 98 | 8.9 | 10 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 14 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Edmonds | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 56 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |

