Falcons at Browns
Atlanta Falcons 28, Cleveland Browns 16 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Falcons 28 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 4 XP
Browns 16 2 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 1 XPJ.J. McCarthy 329 yds passingTaylen Green 54 yds rushingZachariah Branch 114 yds receivingJared Verse 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 Β· 217Passing yards 303 Β· 110Rushing yards 23 Β· 107Completions 15/24 Β· 5/15Yards per carry 11.5 Β· 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 20d ago
In a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Cleveland Browns by a final score of 28-16, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory was crucial for the Falcons as they aim to secure a postseason berth, while the Browns faced a setback in their quest for a wild card spot.
J.J. McCarthy turned in a standout performance for Atlanta, throwing for 329 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his passing prowess and ability to find open targets. He connected with Zachariah Branch for a significant 114 receiving yards, making them a formidable duo throughout the game. The Falcons' offense was efficient, capitalizing on key moments to expand their lead.
Defensively, the Falcons were led by Billy Bowman Jr., who recorded three total tackles, contributing to a solid team effort. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when McCarthy threw a critical touchdown pass that shifted momentum in favor of Atlanta, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately secure the win. Despite Jared Verse's two sacks for Cleveland and an interception by Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, the Falcons' offensive firepower proved too much to handle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 14/23 | 61% | 329 | 4 | 1 | 126.3 |
| George PickensWR | 1/1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 5/15 | 33% | 123 | 2 | 2 | 64.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 114 | 57.0 | 69 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 11 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 35 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 21 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 54 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam WilliamsLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrick Bernard-ConverseFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 1 | 43 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |