Texans vs Browns: Game highlights, Final 45-14
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans are headed to the Divisional Round after defeating the Cleveland Browns in a crucial playoff match-up on Saturday.
Texans played a great game against the Browns with a final score of 45-14.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 13: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans celebrates a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Ge
The Texans advance to the AFC Divisional Playoffs. The team will face the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Miami Dolphins.
*Below you can find play-by-play key points throughout the game:
1st Quarter
The Texans won the coin toss and will kick off to the Browns to begin the game.
In their first possession, quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass to Dalton Chase Schultz, but it is incomplete.
HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 13: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans warms up before kickoff against the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Stroud throws for 38 yards to Nico Collins, making the Texans 1st and goal. Texans go for a field goal on the 4th down, bringing the score up to 3-0.
The Cleveland Browns also scored against the Texans with a touchdown. The score is now 7-3, Cleveland.
Houston is not allowing Texans to stay in the lead for long! Stroud throws a 15-yard touchdown to Nico Collins. Texans are now leading 10-7.
2nd Quarter
The Cleveland Browns took back the lead at the start of the quarter with a touchdown. The score is 14-10, Cleveland.
Texans can't be stopped! Tight end Brevin Jordan goes for a 76-yard touchdown. Texans back in the lead 17-14.
C.J. Stroud makes an incomplete pass to Nico Collins who was wide open.
HOUSTON, we don't have any problems! Stroud throws a touchdown to Dalton Schultz bringing the score to 24-14!
3rd Quarter
It's just the start of the second half, and the Texans have had two flags thrown on them.
Houston takes a Pick Six! Cornerback Steven Nelson intercepts a pass from Browns quarterback Joe Flacco and runs an 82-yard touchdown! Texans stay in the lead 31-14.
BACK-TO-BACK PICK SIXES!!! Texans linebacker Christian Harris picks it off Flacco for a 36-yard touchdown, bringing the score up 38-14!
4th Quarter
Houston Texans are running the score up. C.J. Stroud throws a 19-yard touchdown pass to Devin Singletary. Texans leading 45-14.