Denver
Broncos
4-7
7
FINAL
29
Cleveland
Browns
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 29-7, solidifying their playoff positioning. The win not only showcased the Browns' dominance but also marked a critical moment for the team as they head into the postseason.
Cleveland's Cam Ward was the standout performer, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, leading an offense that consistently tore apart the Broncos' defense. Quinshon Judkins complemented Ward's efforts with a stellar rushing performance, racking up 120 yards on the ground, while KC Concepcion Jr. added to the offensive fireworks with 104 receiving yards, creating a formidable trio that Denver struggled to contain.
On the defensive side, Mason Graham was a game-changer for the Browns, registering 2.5 sacks to stifle Denver's quarterback and disrupt their offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Graham's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing Cleveland to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite a strong defensive effort from the Broncos, highlighted by Alex Singleton's 10 tackles, it was the Browns' ability to dominate both sides of the ball that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 15 | 120 | 8.0 | 62 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 83 | 5.5 | 49 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Coyne | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 16 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jay Coyne | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Fuller | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KP Price | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 46 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

