Indianapolis
Colts
3-1
22
FINAL
23
Cleveland
Browns
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-22, securing a vital victory as the season draws to a close. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Browns who came out on top in a nail-biting finish.
The offensive show was highlighted by Cleveland’s Jayden Daniels, who threw for three touchdowns, leading his team with precision. Trey Benson was a standout on the ground, racking up 112 rushing yards, providing crucial support for the passing game. On the other side, Colts quarterback Bryce Young threw for an impressive 297 yards, while Courtland Sutton topped the receiving charts with 107 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Browns' offense.
Defensively, Jihaad Campbell had a strong outing for Cleveland with eight total tackles, playing a pivotal role in stifling the Colts' late-game efforts. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Browns' defense held firm, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their slim lead. Despite the Colts' late push, the Browns' defensive resilience ultimately secured their narrow win and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 42 | 27 | 64% | 297 | 0 | 0 | 85.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 205 | 3 | 0 | 110.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 11 | 112 | 10.2 | 51 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clelin Ferrell | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 43 |

