Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans
— Deshaun Watson didn't play well Sunday in his return after sitting out almost two years.
National Football League
FINAL
Cleveland Browns
27
Houston Texans
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 27 |
| HOU | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 |
Reliant Stadium · 66,523 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | L 22-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 6-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 27-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 13-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New York Jets | L 12-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:57 27-14
Nico Collins 6 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 4:03 27-8
Cade York 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:30 24-8
Tony Fields II 16 Yd Interception Return (Cade York Kick)
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Field Goal 9:36 17-8
Cade York 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:08 14-8
Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:10 14-5
Denzel Ward 4 Yd Fumble Return (Cade York Kick)
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Touchdown 3:41 7-5
Donovan Peoples-Jones 76 Yd Punt Return (Cade York Kick)
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Safety 11:53 0-5
Nick Chubb Tackled in the End Zone by Roy Lopez for a Safety
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Field Goal 8:02 0-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 44 Yd Field Goal
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CLE
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:57 · End of Game
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HOU 1:57
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 27-14
Nico Collins 6 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CLE 4:03
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:03 27-8
Cade York 42 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 5:29
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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HOU 7:46
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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HOU 9:30
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:30 24-8
Tony Fields II 16 Yd Interception Return (Cade York Kick)
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CLE 9:36
11 plays, 42 yards, 5:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:36 17-8
Cade York 43 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 0:34
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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CLE 1:31
5 plays, 28 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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HOU 5:08
7 plays, 59 yards, 5:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:08 14-8
Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 10:10
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:28 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:10 14-5
Denzel Ward 4 Yd Fumble Return (Cade York Kick)
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CLE 10:38
8 plays, 41 yards, 4:22 · Punt
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CLE
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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HOU 0:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:21 · Punt
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CLE 0:32
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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HOU 1:22
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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HOU 3:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:39 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:41 7-5
Donovan Peoples-Jones 76 Yd Punt Return (Cade York Kick)
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CLE 5:20
7 plays, 35 yards, 4:15 · Punt
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HOU 9:35
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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CLE 11:53
2 plays, -1 yard, 1:09 · Safety
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Safety 11:53 0-5
Nick Chubb Tackled in the End Zone by Roy Lopez for a Safety
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HOU 13:02
12 plays, 73 yards, 5:21 · Downs
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CLE 3:23
9 plays, 73 yards, 4:39 · Interception
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HOU 8:02
8 plays, 13 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:02 0-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 44 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 11:53
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:45 · Fumble
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HOU 12:38
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CLE 14:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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HOU 14:54
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
CLE
HOU
14
1st Downs
16
6
Passing 1st downs
10
7
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
2
4-13
3rd down efficiency
1-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
61
Total Plays
61
304
Total Yards
283
5.0
Yards per Play
4.6
13
Total Drives
14
130
Passing
201
12/22
Comp/Att
20/39
5.7
Yards per pass
5.2
1
Interceptions thrown
2
1-1
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
174
Rushing
82
38
Rushing Attempts
22
4.6
Yards per rush
3.7
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
6-56
Penalties
5-31
2
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
2
3
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:16
Possession
27:44
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Febechi Nwaiwu Out
- Braden Smith Out
- Cade Stover Out
- Nate Thomas Out
- David Montgomery Out
Cleveland Browns
- Taylen Green Out
- Deshaun Watson Out
- Noah Igbinoghene Out
- Justin Jefferson Out
- Parker Brailsford Out
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