Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
25
FINAL
35
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Kansas City Chiefs 35-25 in Week 3 of the 2027 season, marking a significant win for the Browns. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, this victory not only boosts Cleveland's confidence but also raises questions about Kansas City's defensive capabilities moving forward.
Taylen Green led the way for Cleveland with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the Chiefs' defense on its heels. Dylan Sampson added an explosive element to the ground game, racking up 133 rushing yards, while Xavier Worthy showcased his receiving prowess for Kansas City, finishing with 182 yards through the air. Patrick Mahomes threw for 316 yards but was ultimately unable to match the offensive firepower of the Browns.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by an interception from Tyson Campbell that shifted momentum in their favor. Alex Wright’s sack added pressure on Mahomes, disrupting his rhythm and leading to crucial turnovers. The turning point came in the second half when Cleveland's defense stepped up, forcing the Chiefs to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns, allowing the Browns to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 316 | 2 | 3 | 94.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 220 | 3 | 1 | 111.8 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 17 | 133 | 7.8 | 21 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Talley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 182 | 45.5 | 12 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 76 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 28 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Sam Talley | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Turner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

