Broncos at Browns
Cleveland Browns 35, Denver Broncos 31 · UGL Madden 27 League
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Browns 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 322 yds passingRaleek Brown 136 yds rushingChristian Watson 110 yds receivingJelani McDonald 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 384 · 359Passing yards 247 · 312Rushing yards 137 · 47Completions 17/27 · 19/23Yards per carry 9.8 · 15.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 35-31, solidifying their playoff aspirations in a tightly contested game. Both teams fought hard, but the Browns' ability to make key plays at critical moments ultimately secured their victory.
Cleveland's Anthony Richardson Sr showcased his prowess, throwing for an impressive 322 yards, while Justin Fields of the Broncos kept pace with three touchdown passes. Denver's Raleek Brown had a standout performance on the ground, rushing for 136 yards, and Christian Watson contributed significantly with 110 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Browns' offensive execution.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial stops, highlighted by Jelani McDonald's interception that shifted momentum in their favor late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Browns capitalized on that turnover, scoring a touchdown that put them ahead for good. Denver's defense, led by Chidobe Awuzie and Amare Barno, fought valiantly, but the Browns' offense proved too potent when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 17/27 | 63% | 249 | 3 | 1 | 114.5 |
Browns | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 19/23 | 83% | 322 | 3 | 1 | 140.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 21 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Browns | |||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 43 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 24 | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Browns | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 36 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 43 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 43 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe AwuzieCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacobe JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KP PriceSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Browns | |||||
| Jelani McDonaldSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dylan StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot Washington IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 31 |
Browns | |||
| John LoveK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
