Atlanta
Falcons
3-9
14
FINAL
45
Cleveland
Browns
11-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Cleveland Browns topped the Atlanta Falcons 45-14 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Browns showcased their dominance, solidifying their position as a contender in the league.
Cleveland's offense was electric, led by a standout performance from TreVeyon Henderson, who rushed for 160 yards and found the end zone to keep the Falcons' defense on their heels. Quarterback Taylen Green contributed with a touchdown pass, while the Browns' balanced attack kept Atlanta guessing all game long. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. threw for 318 yards for the Falcons, but it wasn't enough to overcome the scoring barrage.
The Cleveland defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's two interceptions that halted any momentum the Falcons attempted to build. Jared Verse added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, consistently disrupting Penix Jr.'s rhythm. The game’s turning point came early in the second half, when McNeil-Warren's second pick set up a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 318 | 0 | 4 | 45.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 87.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 22 | 160 | 7.3 | 27 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 48 | 3.0 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 5 | 160 | 32.0 | 93 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 32 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 27 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

