Texans at Browns
Houston Texans 41, Cleveland Browns 28 · MaddenPro
Final Score
Texans 41 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Browns 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPArch Manning 314 yds passingHollywood Smothers 107 yds rushingPatrick Overmyer 220 yds receivingGrant Delpit 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 276 · 402Passing yards 273 · 296Rushing yards 3 · 106Completions 16/30 · 14/33Yards per carry 0.5 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2h ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Houston Texans defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-28, solidifying their position as contenders heading into the playoffs. The stakes were high for both teams, with Houston aiming to maintain momentum and Cleveland looking to secure a strong finish to the season.
Arch Manning was the star of the night for the Texans, throwing for an impressive 314 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Patrick Overmyer emerged as his top target, racking up 220 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare for the Browns' secondary. On the ground, Hollywood Smothers kept the Browns competitive with a solid 107 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays that shifted the game's momentum. Zequan Patterson's two interceptions not only halted Cleveland's drives but also provided the Texans with valuable scoring opportunities. With Wade Woodaz leading the team in tackles, Houston's defense consistently applied pressure, allowing them to hold off any late-game surge from the Browns and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 16/30 | 53% | 314 | 5 | 4 | 90.1 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 14/33 | 42% | 308 | 4 | 5 | 76.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nate FrazierHB | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua DyeHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 18 | 107 | 5.9 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Patrick OvermyerTE | 9 | 220 | 24.4 | 134 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 11 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Jalen SmithWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 25 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Elyiss WilliamsTE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 21 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| J.Michael SturdivantWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Zequan PattersonSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavion WallaceWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldaySAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JamesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ben SaulsK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Browns | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |