Cleveland
Browns
9-1
49
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Minnesota Vikings 49-34 in Week 15 of the 2027 season. The victory keeps the Browns in the playoff hunt, showcasing their explosive offense against a Vikings team looking to secure a favorable postseason position.
Browns quarterback Bryan Stewart was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 464 yards and five touchdowns. His connection with the receiving corps was on full display, as Cleveland's offense consistently found ways to exploit Minnesota's secondary. For the Vikings, Demond Claiborne contributed with 70 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson was a bright spot in the passing game, racking up 139 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Browns made a crucial impact, highlighted by Tony Amaya's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The Vikings struggled to contain Stewart, and despite Dallas Turner's two sacks, they could not muster enough stops to change the game's trajectory. The Browns' ability to capitalize on key plays ultimately sealed their victory, marking a significant step towards the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Stewart | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 464 | 5 | 1 | 140.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 345 | 2 | 2 | 81.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryan Stewart | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emanuel Roman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 68 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 69 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 28 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 61 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 48 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 49 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Amaya | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen Lincoln | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adin Huntington | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Mumphrey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

