New England
Patriots
4-12
16
FINAL
37
Cleveland
Browns
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 37-16, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. The victory not only boosts Cleveland's confidence but also puts them in a favorable position heading into the final stretch of the season.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Drake Maye, who threw for 255 yards and two touchdown passes. Quinshon Judkins was a force on the ground, racking up 105 rushing yards and keeping the Patriots' defense on their heels. Deion Burks contributed significantly in the air, leading all receivers with 62 yards, helping to stretch the field and open up opportunities for the Browns.
Defensively, Craig Woodson was a standout with seven total tackles, anchoring a unit that consistently disrupted New England's rhythm. The game turned in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense forced a crucial turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. With Terrance Green adding a sack to his name, the Browns' defense proved they could make game-changing plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 26 | 19 | 255 | 2 | 0 | 129.4 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 14 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 114.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 20 | 105 | 5.3 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Girard Pringle Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jovantae Barnes | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jayden Gibson | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keldric Faulk | REDGE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrance Green | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. Faulk | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amaris Williams | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharif Denson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fadil Diggs | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Golden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Shaw | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 44 |

