Indianapolis
Colts
8-6
21
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 regular season, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 24-21. Both teams entered Week 17 with playoff implications on the line, but it was Cleveland that managed to secure the victory at home, solidifying their postseason hopes.
Brock Purdy led the Colts' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 132 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Purdy. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane carried the load for the Browns, rushing for 116 yards, contributing significantly to their offensive success.
Defensively, Mason Graham was a force for Cleveland, making four tackles and recording three sacks, which were crucial in disrupting Purdy’s rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Graham's pressure led to a key turnover on downs for the Colts, allowing the Browns to maintain their lead and ultimately clinch the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 233 | 2 | 2 | 77.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 194 | 1 | 3 | 47.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 2 | 67% | 39 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 116 | 10.5 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 4 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 122 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 16 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 33 |

