Falcons Edge Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 4 Showdown

In a closely contested battle at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons both sought to improve their identical records of 7-10. The game ended with a narrow victory for the home team, as the Falcons outscored the Browns 23-20.

The Cleveland Browns displayed a robust offensive performance, accumulating a total of 403 yards. The ground game was particularly effective, with the team rushing for 177 yards over 35 attempts and achieving an average of five yards per carry. This effort was highlighted by two rushing touchdowns, including one that was the longest for the day at 28 yards.

The passing attack added another dimension to their offense with 234 aerial yards. Despite completing only sixty percent of their passes and throwing one interception, they managed to move chains consistently through nine first downs via pass completions.

Special teams also contributed positively; all field goal attempts were successful, including one from forty-five yards out. Moreover, kickoffs resulted in touchbacks each time, totaling five for the game.

Defensively, Cleveland's efforts were notable as well. They forced three three-and-outs against Atlanta's offense and recorded an interception without allowing any return yardage on it. Additionally, they registered five defended passes along with one sack that cost Atlanta eight yards.

Penalties seemed to be an area of concern for Cleveland as they incurred seven penalties amounting to fifty-one penalty yards which could have been critical in such a tight contest.

As fans look ahead after this hard-fought match-up in Georgia's capital city stadium filled with nearly seventy thousand spectators (69,435), attention turns back home where preparations are underway for their next challenge.

The upcoming game will see The Cleveland Browns hosting The Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October ninth at noon local time (12:00 PM). Fans can catch all action live on CBS as both teams vie for victory on Ohio soil.