Indianapolis
Colts
4-3
33
FINAL
52
Cleveland
Browns
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns secured a decisive 52-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff ambitions with a commanding performance. This win not only boosts their confidence but also keeps them in contention for a favorable postseason position as the regular season draws to a close.
Leading the charge for the Browns was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 367 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone consistently. Jeremiyah Love contributed on the ground with a solid 88 rushing yards, while the Colts' DK Metcalf stood out with 112 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cleveland's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Browns were formidable, highlighted by Devin Moore's standout performance, which included two interceptions and five total tackles. Dallas Turner also made his mark with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Colts' quarterback. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Moore's second interception shifted momentum, allowing the Browns to extend their lead and ultimately control the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 367 | 4 | 3 | 105.8 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 327 | 2 | 4 | 74.4 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 12 | 88 | 7.3 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 46 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 46 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 47 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 15 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 69 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 16 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Moore | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 60 |

