Cleveland
Browns
4-8
45
FINAL
20
New York
Giants
2-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns secured a decisive 45-20 victory over the New York Giants in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the Browns capitalized on their opportunities and showcased their offensive firepower throughout the contest.
De'Von Achane was the standout performer for Cleveland, racking up an impressive 125 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Jalen Milroe of the Giants had a solid game with 295 passing yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Browns' high-octane offense. Jaylen Waddle also shined for New York, amassing 118 receiving yards, yet the Giants struggled to maintain momentum.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted the game's dynamics, highlighted by Nick Scott's timely interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense stifled a Giants drive, leading to a quick touchdown that extended their lead to 21 points. The Giants could never recover from that pivotal moment, ultimately allowing the Browns to cruise to a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 295 | 2 | 2 | 84.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 12 | 9 | 75% | 180 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 6 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 55 | 1 | 67 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 49 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 20 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 47 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 40 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Jackson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |

