Indianapolis
Colts
5-10
27
FINAL
47
Cleveland
Browns
12-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Indianapolis Colts 47-27 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Browns solidified their postseason position with this decisive victory at home.
Cleveland's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns. The ground game was just as effective, with TreVeyon Henderson racking up 122 rushing yards. Ja'Kobi Lane emerged as a standout receiver, amassing 137 yards, showcasing the Browns' ability to move the ball through the air and on the ground.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren anchored the defense with eight total tackles, while Denzel Ward's interception provided a crucial turnover that stifled any Colts' comeback attempt. The Browns' front seven consistently pressured the Colts' offense, highlighted by Jared Verse's sack, ensuring that Cleveland maintained control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 238 | 3 | 0 | 135.7 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 39 | 18 | 46% | 233 | 2 | 3 | 50.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 122 | 10.2 | 64 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 36 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 47 | 4.3 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 27 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 9 | 137 | 15.2 | 44 | 1 | 45 | 2 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 55 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Chambers | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 47 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

