Colts at Browns
Cleveland Browns 31, Indianapolis Colts 29 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Colts 29 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Browns 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPTaylen Green 318 yds passingJonathan Taylor 87 yds rushingJerry Jeudy 101 yds receivingCarson Schwesinger 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 395 · 415Passing yards 238 · 318Rushing yards 157 · 97Completions 26/40 · 24/30Yards per carry 6.5 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 31-29, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. The Browns' victory not only showcased their resilience but also set the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the regular season.
Cleveland's Taylen Green had a standout performance, throwing for 318 yards and keeping the Colts' defense on their heels. His favorite target, Jerry Jeudy, contributed significantly with 101 receiving yards, adding to the offensive firepower. Meanwhile, Indianapolis' Anthony Richardson Sr. matched him in the passing game with three touchdown throws, while Jonathan Taylor led the ground attack with 87 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Carson Schwesinger led the charge with nine total tackles, effectively shutting down key drives by the Colts. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Browns' defense held firm, preventing a potential game-winning drive by Indianapolis, and sealing their victory in a tightly contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 26/40 | 65% | 238 | 3 | 0 | 106.0 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 24/30 | 80% | 318 | 2 | 0 | 133.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 49 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Seth McGowanHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drew OgletreeTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Seth McGowanHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Jerry JeudyWR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/2 | 2 | 37 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 4 | 38 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |