Browns at Vikings
Cleveland Browns 30, Minnesota Vikings 29 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Browns 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Vikings 29 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPTaylen Green 323 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 94 yds rushingAlec Pierce 119 yds receivingBlake Cashman 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 462 · 396Passing yards 323 · 299Rushing yards 139 · 97Completions 26/39 · 29/41Yards per carry 5.3 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 30-29, securing their playoff positioning as the regular season came to a close. With both teams fighting for momentum, every point was crucial as they battled for a shot at the postseason.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 323 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Alec Pierce emerged as his favorite target, racking up 119 receiving yards to keep the chains moving. Quinshon Judkins complemented the passing game with a strong ground performance, adding 94 rushing yards to the mix.
Defensively, the Vikings struggled to contain the Browns' explosive offense, despite Blake Cashman’s standout performance, leading the game with 11 total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cleveland's offense orchestrated a game-winning drive, capping it off with a touchdown that ultimately sealed their victory. The Browns’ ability to execute in the clutch proved decisive in this nail-biter.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 26/39 | 67% | 323 | 3 | 0 | 117.7 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 29/41 | 71% | 299 | 2 | 0 | 107.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 18 | 94 | 5.2 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke ReynoldsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 12 | 62 | 5.2 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 61 | 2 | 55 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion MillerWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke ReynoldsTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ VonnahmeTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Sincere BrownWR | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Tyson CampbellCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brauntae JohnsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew BaileySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio WattsSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev LubinLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-ArnoldWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 3 | 42 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 3 | 54 |