Atlanta
Falcons
1-11
43
FINAL
26
Cleveland
Browns
4-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Atlanta Falcons outlasted the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 43-26, securing a crucial victory in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Falcons showcased their offensive prowess to solidify their standing in the league.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was standout running back Bijan Robinson, who dominated the ground game with an impressive 235 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns, connecting frequently with Isaac TeSlaa, who racked up 157 receiving yards. Despite the losing effort, Sanders' performance highlighted his ability to move the ball effectively.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jalon Walker contributed significantly with two sacks, applying pressure on Sanders throughout the contest. However, it was Billy Bowman Jr.'s two interceptions that proved to be pivotal, halting the Browns' scoring drives and allowing Atlanta to maintain control as they pulled away in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 264 | 3 | 4 | 89.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 176 | 3 | 2 | 92.9 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 22 | 235 | 10.7 | 76 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 55 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 8 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 25 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 50 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 41 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

