Raiders hold off Browns rally to win 20-16 behind defense and new-found running game
— The Las Vegas Raiders used a strong defense as well as a balanced running game to hold off a late rally to beat the Cleveland Browns 20-16 on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Cleveland Browns
16
Las Vegas Raiders
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| LV | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Allegiant Stadium · 62,401 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 14:50 16-20
Rodney McLeod Jr. 25 Yd Fumble Return (Dustin Hopkins PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:23 10-20
DJ Turner 18 Yd Run (Daniel Carlson Kick)
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Field Goal 11:28 10-13
Daniel Carlson 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:52 10-10
Daniel Carlson 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:50 10-7
Tre Tucker 3 Yd Run (Daniel Carlson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:35 10-0
Dustin Hopkins 56 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:38 7-0
Blake Whiteheart 1 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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LV
1 play, -1 yard, 0:35 · End of Game
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CLE 0:35
8 plays, 50 yards, 2:42 · Downs
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LV 3:17
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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CLE 4:55
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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LV 6:24
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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CLE 8:48
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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LV 11:50
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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LV 14:50
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:39 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 16-20
Rodney McLeod Jr. 25 Yd Fumble Return (Dustin Hopkins PAT failed)
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CLE 1:29
5 plays, -1 yard, 3:54 · Punt
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LV 5:23
6 plays, 52 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:23 10-20
DJ Turner 18 Yd Run (Daniel Carlson Kick)
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CLE 7:59
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:29 · Interception
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LV 11:28
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:28 10-13
Daniel Carlson 34 Yd Field Goal
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LV
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:20 · End of Half
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CLE 1:20
7 plays, 43 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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LV 2:52
9 plays, 45 yards, 5:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:52 10-10
Daniel Carlson 52 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 7:58
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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LV 9:50
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:50 10-7
Tre Tucker 3 Yd Run (Daniel Carlson Kick)
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CLE 0:35
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:35 10-0
Dustin Hopkins 56 Yd Field Goal
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LV 3:55
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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CLE 5:38
15 plays, 70 yards, 9:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:38 7-0
Blake Whiteheart 1 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
CLE
LV
16
1st Downs
17
9
Passing 1st downs
7
6
Rushing 1st downs
8
1
1st downs from penalties
2
3-10
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
57
Total Plays
55
241
Total Yards
268
4.2
Yards per Play
4.9
9
Total Drives
11
149
Passing
116
24/32
Comp/Att
14/24
4.3
Yards per pass
4.5
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-27
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-14
92
Rushing
152
22
Rushing Attempts
29
4.2
Yards per rush
5.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
5-38
Penalties
6-49
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:42
Possession
29:18
Injuries
Las Vegas Raiders
- Folorunso Fatukasi Questionable
- Thomas Booker IV Questionable
- Ian Thomas Questionable
- Darien Porter Questionable
- Patrick Johnson Injured Reserve
Cleveland Browns
- Deshaun Watson Questionable
- Denzel Boston Questionable
- Carson Schwesinger Questionable
- Jared Verse Questionable
- Elgton Jenkins Questionable
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