Texans Dominate Front, Edge in Texans Browns Tilt
Hoyer hit 40 percent as Crowell fumbled in the red zone and Austin's drop led to an interception. Houston stalled the run yet Mallett was efficient in hurry-up and Watt and Cushing caused disruption. Browns injuries to Dansby and Sheard. Watt thrived on defense while Bullock and Lechler had miscues.
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Miles Austin
Ryan Mallett
Alfred Blue
Andre Johnson
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Karlos Dansby
Jabaal Sheard
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Brian Cushing
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Hoyer and Mallett Tally 20 Stat of the Game Each
In a close matchup Cleveland quarterback Brian Hoyer and Houston’s Ryan Mallett each posted 20 stat of the game items. Hoyer completed 20 of 50 passes while Mallett went 20 for 30.
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Browns Cornerback Joe Haden Calls for Energy After Poor Start
Quote of the game shows Browns cornerback Joe Haden saying the team cannot come out flat and must bring energy. He emphasizes they are not good enough to start slow and demands better intensity in future games.
Watt returns as Texans beat Browns 23 7 at FirstEnergy Stadium
J J Watt dominated the Texans defense forcing and recovering a fumble, totaling four tackles two for a loss and a sack in Houston's 23 7 win. He also caught Ryan Mallett's first career touchdown pass a 1 yard fade in the end zone to show versatility and impact. Watt's presence limited Cleveland's running game though two roughing the punt penalties sparked danger for Houston.
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Brian Hoyer
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Nick McDonald
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Browns hopeful bounce with Gordon return energizes offense
Browns face six games left as Josh Gordon returns from a 10 game suspension. Andrew Hawkins and Miles Austin stress staying level after losses and leveraging Gordon’s return to spark an offense that has struggled to score touchdowns. Coach Pettine cautions against overreacting to wins or losses while Gordon reintegrates.
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Josh Gordon
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Browns fall short as Hoyer drives late rally stalls
Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer went 20 for 50 for 330 yards with a touchdown and an interception in a 24 3 setback to the Texans. The defense, led by J J Watt with a sack and forced fumble, limited Houston to three field goals while Cleveland battled injuries and self inflicted mistakes.
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