Texans top Browns in first start for Mallett
Texans beat Browns 23 7 as Ryan Mallett in his first NFL start directs a steady hurry up offense. Mallett goes 20 of 40 for 211 yards two touchdowns and an interception while receiver DeAndre Hopkins and tight end Garrett Graham figure prominently in scoring drives. Browns QB Brian Hoyer throws for 330 yards with a touchdown and an interception amid a strong Houston pass rush.
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Crowell shines in Browns debut vs Texans despite fumble
Browns running back Isaiah Crowell, a rookie undrafted from Alabama State, led Cleveland with 61 rushing yards on 14 carries and two receptions, including a 35 yard run. He fumbled at Houston 19 in the second quarter, derailing a potential go ahead drive as Ben Tate struggled against his former team.
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Browns fall as Hoyer struggles in drive to close season
Rookie Crowell takes lead back, while veteran Tate sees limited action as Cleveland loses to Houston. Hoyer fails to complete half his passes but piles up 330 yards. Texans’ Alfred Blue excels with 156 rushing yards as injuries mount for Browns with Dansby and Sheard sidelined.
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