Falcons at Browns
Atlanta Falcons 26, Cleveland Browns 20 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Falcons 26 3 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 2 XP
Browns 20 2 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 0 XPTaylen Green 260 yds passingBijan Robinson 104 yds rushingZachariah Branch 138 yds receivingCarson Schwesinger 12 tkl defenseTotal yards 391 ยท 456Passing yards 254 ยท 260Rushing yards 137 ยท 196Completions 20/36 ยท 22/36Yards per carry 5.3 ยท 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 31d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-20 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Falcons' playoff hopes alive while the Browns are left to regroup after a hard-fought effort at home.
On the offensive side, Bijan Robinson was the standout performer for Atlanta, racking up 104 rushing yards to lead the ground game. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. contributed with a crucial passing touchdown, while wide receiver Zachariah Branch made a significant impact, amassing 138 receiving yards to keep the chains moving for the Falcons.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Jalon Walker was a force, recording 1.5 sacks, while A.J. Terrell Jr. sealed the win with an interception late in the fourth quarter. The Browns' Carson Schwesinger led all defenders with 12 tackles, but it was Atlanta's timely defensive stands that ultimately determined the outcome of this hard-fought battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 20/36 | 56% | 254 | 1 | 0 | 87.0 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 22/36 | 61% | 260 | 0 | 1 | 71.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 104 | 6.1 | 52 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 40 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | โ | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Raheim SandersHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey SermonHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlinHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Denzel BostonWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek BarnettLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 2 | 49 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 2/2 | 2 | 53 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |