Cleveland
Browns
7-9
28
FINAL
14
Indianapolis
Colts
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts 28-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With the stakes high, the Browns showcased their offensive prowess and strong defensive performance to secure the victory on the road.
Quarterback Taylen Green led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for 234 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Quinshon Judkins contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 96 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson was the primary target in the air, finishing with 54 receiving yards. The balanced offensive attack kept the Colts' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns were relentless, with Charvarius Ward Sr. leading the team with six total tackles, while Alex Wright made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense stifled a Colts drive, forcing a turnover on downs that shifted momentum firmly in the Browns' favor. This defensive stand allowed Cleveland to build a lead and ultimately control the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 24 | 20 | 234 | 3 | 0 | 146.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 28 | 16 | 166 | 2 | 0 | 98.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 96 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Decker DeGraaf | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Posa | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Carter | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tariq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| #553388825 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

