Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45-14
— As the games get bigger, C.J. Stroud just keeps getting better.
National Football League
FINAL
Cleveland Browns
14
Houston Texans
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| HOU | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,946 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/1/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | W 27-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:27 14-45
Devin Singletary 19 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 4:06 14-38
Christian Harris 36 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 6:05 14-31
Steven Nelson 82 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 1:11 14-24
Dalton Schultz 37 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:00 14-17
Brevin Jordan 76 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:18 14-10
Kareem Hunt 11 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:11 7-10
Nico Collins 15 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 2:09 7-3
Kareem Hunt 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 5:29 0-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 21 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:53 · End of Game
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CLE 1:53
11 plays, 33 yards, 5:04 · Downs
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HOU 6:57
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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CLE 9:22
7 plays, 21 yards, 4:05 · Downs
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HOU 13:27
6 plays, 50 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:27 14-45
Devin Singletary 19 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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CLE 1:27
10 plays, 25 yards, 2:39 · Downs
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CLE 4:06
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:06 14-38
Christian Harris 36 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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CLE 6:05
8 plays, 48 yards, 5:22 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:05 14-31
Steven Nelson 82 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 11:27
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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CLE
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:11 · End of Half
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HOU 1:11
8 plays, 71 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 14-24
Dalton Schultz 37 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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CLE 5:44
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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HOU 8:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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CLE 10:17
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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HOU 12:00
1 play, 76 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:00 14-17
Brevin Jordan 76 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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CLE 12:18
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:18 14-10
Kareem Hunt 11 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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HOU 0:11
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 7-10
Nico Collins 15 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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CLE 2:09
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 7-3
Kareem Hunt 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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HOU 5:29
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:29 0-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 21 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 8:23
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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HOU 10:00
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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CLE 12:25
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:35 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CLE
HOU
18
1st Downs
14
14
Passing 1st downs
10
4
Rushing 1st downs
3
0
1st downs from penalties
1
7-15
3rd down efficiency
2-8
0-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
70
Total Plays
44
324
Total Yards
356
4.6
Yards per Play
8.1
12
Total Drives
10
268
Passing
280
34/46
Comp/Att
17/22
5.4
Yards per pass
12.7
2
Interceptions thrown
0
4-39
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
56
Rushing
76
20
Rushing Attempts
22
2.8
Yards per rush
3.5
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
4-32
Penalties
3-20
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
35:26
Possession
24:34
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Cleveland Browns
- Maliek Collins Out
- Deshaun Watson Questionable
- Kalia Davis Injured Reserve
- Teven Jenkins Injured Reserve
- Raheim Sanders Injured Reserve
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