The Cleveland Browns delivered a thrilling comeback Sunday night, overcoming a 17‑point shortfall to secure a 27‑24 victory over the Houston Texans. The win lifts the Browns to a 6‑4 record this season and keeps them perfect at home, now 4‑0 on their own turf.
Early dominance by Houston
Houston surged ahead early, building a 17‑0 lead in the second quarter. Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud connected on two first‑half touchdowns, giving the Texans a comfortable margin before the Browns found their footing.
Browns begin the comeback
Quarterback Deshaun Watson sparked the rally, throwing for 312 yards and adding a 60‑yard rushing performance. His first score came on a 49‑yard field goal by Andre Szmyt, cutting the deficit to 17‑10 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Browns tied the game at 17‑17 when K.C. Concepcion punched in a 6‑yard rushing touchdown. Szmyt’s 26‑yard field goal shortly after gave Cleveland a 20‑17 lead, marking the first time the Browns led since the opening minutes.
Texans answer back, Browns respond
Houston reclaimed the lead late in the fourth quarter when Stroud found Dalton Schultz for an 11‑yard touchdown, putting the Texans ahead 24‑20 with just over nine minutes remaining.
Undeterred, Watson orchestrated a decisive drive. After a personal‑foul penalty moved the ball 15 yards, Watson delivered a 30‑yard pass to tight end Harold Fannin Jr., setting up Quinshon Judkins for a 5‑yard touchdown run with 53 seconds left. The score put Cleveland back in front for good.
Key statistics
- Deshaun Watson: 25‑of‑40 passes, 312 yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 1 passing touchdown
- Harold Fannin Jr.: 7 receptions, 91 yards
- Andre Szmyt: 49‑yard and 26‑yard field goals
The Browns will enjoy a bye week before hosting the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m., while the Texans look to bounce back in their next matchup.
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
