Texans at Browns
Houston Texans 17, Cleveland Browns 13 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Texans 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Browns 13 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPCam Ward 277 yds passingRico Dowdle 94 yds rushingXavier Hutchinson 97 yds receivingJalen Pitre 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 318 · 383Passing yards 140 · 277Rushing yards 178 · 106Completions 8/23 · 27/51Yards per carry 6.8 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-13 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams vied for critical positioning in the playoff race, making this matchup a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Cleveland's Cam Ward was the standout performer in the passing game, racking up 277 yards and throwing for one touchdown, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was Houston's Rico Dowdle who dominated on the ground, contributing 94 rushing yards, while Xavier Hutchinson provided a reliable target with 97 receiving yards, helping the Texans maintain their edge throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans made a significant impact, with Jalen Pitre leading the charge with 10 total tackles and Danielle Hunter disrupting the Browns' offense with 2.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the game when Hunter's relentless pressure forced a key turnover, allowing Houston to control the clock and secure the victory. Denzel Ward's interception for Cleveland provided a brief glimmer of hope, but it ultimately wasn't enough to change the outcome.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 8/23 | 35% | 140 | 1 | 1 | 52.8 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 27/51 | 53% | 277 | 1 | 1 | 67.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 17 | 94 | 5.5 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 51 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 16 | 87 | 5.4 | 42 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael BurtonFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Jimmy Horn JrWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Devin CulpTE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Xavier HutchinsonWR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 91 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| British BrooksFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael BurtonFB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Jalen PitreCB | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Maliek CollinsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 29 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 2/2 | 1 | 50 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |