Colts at Browns
Cleveland Browns 23, Indianapolis Colts 22 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Colts 22 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Browns 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 297 yds passingTrey Benson 112 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 107 yds receivingJihaad Campbell 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 397 · 345Passing yards 297 · 205Rushing yards 100 · 140Completions 27/42 · 22/34Yards per carry 4.0 · 10.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 27/42 | 64% | 297 | 0 | 0 | 85.1 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 22/34 | 65% | 205 | 3 | 0 | 110.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 11 | 112 | 10.2 | 51 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Dawson KnoxTE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Trey BensonHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Tory HortonWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick ForrestFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clelin FerrellREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis JacobsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 2 | 35 |
| Other | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 5/5 | 1 | 43 |