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Cleveland Browns Dominate at NRG Stadium, Overpower Houston Texans in Week 16

The Cleveland Browns improved their season record to 11-5 with a commanding victory over the Houston Texans, who now stand at 9-7. The final scoreline read 36-22 in favor of the visiting team.


Houston Texans fullback Andrew Beck (47) and Cleveland Browns cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

In a display of offensive efficiency, the Browns amassed a total of 418 yards. The passing game was particularly effective, with the quarterback throwing for 374 yards and three touchdowns. Despite two interceptions, he managed to complete nearly 64 percent of his passes and connected on a long touchdown pass of 75 yards. The receiving corps was equally impressive, racking up the same number of yards as through air and scoring three times; their longest reception also went for a touchdown.


The ground game struggled to gain traction against the Texans' defense but still contributed two touchdowns to the scoreboard. While they only averaged 1.8 yards per carry across thirty attempts, they were able to find enough space for four first downs and broke through tackles for some hard-fought yardage after contact.


Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) react during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Defensively, the Browns were relentless throughout the game. They sacked Houston's quarterback three times for a loss of thirty-three yards and recorded six hits on him overall. Their defensive efforts resulted in twelve passes defended and two interceptions while forcing one fumble which they did not recover but showcased their ability to disrupt plays effectively.


Special teams played their part too; although no field goals were attempted during this matchup, extra points were perfect with two successful kicks out of two attempts alongside successful conversions both through passing and rushing plays.


Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) tackles Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

As we look ahead, fans can mark their calendars for an exciting upcoming home game as Cleveland will host New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28th at 8:15 PM local time (EST). This match will be broadcasted live on Amazon Prime Video where supporters can tune in to watch all action unfold from comfort or excitement from stands if they choose attend person.

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