Cleveland
Browns
4-10
24
FINAL
26
Baltimore
Ravens
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-24 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought hard, but it was the Ravens who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Ty Simpson led the Browns' offense, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Derrick Henry’s powerful running game was key for the Ravens, as he racked up 108 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Browns' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin shone brightly for Cleveland, collecting 117 receiving yards to keep his team competitive.
Defensively, the Ravens made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Mason Graham's 1.5 sacks disrupted Cleveland's rhythm, while Caleb Downs’ interception in the second half proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a Browns drive that could have shifted momentum. Trenton Simpson's ten tackles for Cleveland were commendable, but it wasn't enough to secure the win as Baltimore's defense stepped up when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 230 | 3 | 2 | 89.2 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 205 | 1 | 0 | 91.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 18 | 108 | 6.0 | 44 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 15 | 103 | 6.9 | 52 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Dillon | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 41 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Dillon | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 35 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

