Cleveland
Browns
1-1
43
FINAL
38
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 43-38, showcasing both teams’ offensive firepower. The stakes were high as the Browns aimed to maintain their early-season momentum against a formidable Chiefs squad known for their explosive plays.
Cleveland's quarterback, Taylen Green, led the charge with an impressive 379 passing yards, while Denzel Boston emerged as his primary target, racking up 171 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Browns' scoring efforts. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes showcased his usual prowess by throwing for five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory for Kansas City. Kenneth Walker struggled to find running room, managing just 29 rushing yards, which hampered the Chiefs' offensive balance.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, particularly from Jared Verse, who recorded three sacks, disrupting Mahomes' rhythm throughout the contest. Carson Schwesinger's interception added another layer of pressure on the Chiefs, proving pivotal in the closing moments. With both teams trading blows, it was the Browns’ defensive stands that ultimately sealed the victory, allowing them to outlast the Chiefs in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 379 | 4 | 0 | 142.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 373 | 5 | 1 | 127.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 10 | 171 | 17.1 | 108 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 57 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 102 | 51.0 | 22 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 4 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyon Martin | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

