Cleveland
Browns
9-2
36
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 42-36, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season draws to a close. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess, but ultimately the Rams emerged victorious in a contest that was crucial for both squads.
Cleveland quarterback Taylen Green put on a passing clinic, racking up an impressive 432 yards and throwing four touchdown passes, while Luke Musgrave shone as his top target with 124 receiving yards. Despite the Browns' strong aerial attack, it was Nate Frazier's steady ground game for the Rams, totaling 76 rushing yards, that helped balance the offense and keep the chains moving when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by an interception from Trent McDuffie. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when McDuffie's pick set up a crucial Rams touchdown, allowing them to hold off the Browns' late-game push. With both teams fighting for positioning, it was the Rams' timely defensive stand that ultimately sealed their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 41 | 26 | 63% | 432 | 4 | 1 | 121.1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 362 | 3 | 1 | 137.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 13 | 76 | 5.8 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 25 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 83 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| TJ Moore | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 33 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 31 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 53 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 12 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 31 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Stone | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| Matt Araiza | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 69 |

