Browns at Broncos
Denver Broncos 49, Cleveland Browns 42 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Browns 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Broncos 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPTaylen Green 295 yds passingRJ Harvey 131 yds rushingKC Concepcion Jr 172 yds receivingRodrick Pleasant 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 358 · 398Passing yards 276 · 236Rushing yards 82 · 162Completions 16/24 · 18/22Yards per carry 6.8 · 9.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 49-42. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their early-season momentum, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Bo Nix was the star of the show for Denver, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns, while RJ Harvey bolstered the ground game with 131 rushing yards. Taylen Green of the Browns kept pace through the air, racking up 295 passing yards, and KC Concepcion Jr. made his mark with a remarkable 172 receiving yards. However, it was Nix's efficiency and ability to find the end zone that ultimately tipped the scales in favor of Denver.
On the defensive side, neither team dominated, but the Broncos made crucial stops when it mattered most. Zach Allen's single sack and Rodrick Pleasant's interception for Cleveland were noteworthy, but the turning point came late in the game when Denver's defense held the Browns scoreless on a critical drive, sealing the win and delivering a significant boost to their season aspirations.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 16/24 | 67% | 295 | 4 | 0 | 148.4 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 18/22 | 82% | 236 | 5 | 1 | 132.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Dylan SampsonHB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 16 | 131 | 8.2 | 31 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 8 | 172 | 21.5 | 44 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 35 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 89 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh TrevinoHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Rodrick PleasantCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron JohnsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tevin MallardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |