1. The Browns started fast for the second straight week, and for the second straight week, Breshad Perriman was a big reason why. Shortly after the Browns' defense forced a three-and-out, Baker Mayfield found Perriman for a 31-yard touchdown on third-and-9 during the Browns' opening drive. Perriman beat Tramaine Brock on a seam route and made the leaping catch over Brock's outstretched arms in the end zone.
2. The Broncos responded with an 88-yard drive two drives later. Of the 94 yards Denver amassed on the possession, 40 came on two penalties. One was for a helmet-leading hit by Jamie Collins Sr., the other for pass interference in the end zone on Terrance Mitchell. Case Keenum eventually capitalized on the Browns' mistakes with a 1-yard touchdown run in which Myles Garrett just missed grabbing Keenum's ankle before Keenum dove into the end zone.
3. The Browns embarked on a 9-minute drive to start the second half but came away with nothing. Mayfield felt pressure on the 18th snap of the drive, and the ball slipped out of his hand as he was trying to throw it. The Broncos recovered, the Browns squandered an opportunity and the Broncos kicked a field goal to break the 10-10 tie with 1:41 remaining in the third quarter.
4. T.J. Carrie flipped field position with 14:41 remaining. Keenum threw a deep crossing route intended for DaeSean Hamilton, but Carrie intercepted the pass at the Broncos' 48 and stayed inbounds despite Hamilton trying to push him out of bounds while Carrie was in the air. Six plays later, Mayfield fired a spiral to Antonio Callaway on a slant route for a 2-yard touchdown and the Browns' first lead since their first score.
5. The Browns took a risk to try to end the game with 1:53 remaining. Instead of kicking field goal, which would've forced the Broncos to score a touchdown, they went for it on fourth-and-1 at the Broncos' 10 yard line. Mayfield forced the Broncos to jump offsides at first, but Gregg Williams called a timeout right before the Denver defender jumped. Then the Broncos stopped Nick Chubb in the backfield on the ensuing handoff.
6. The Browns' defense responded, however. The Broncos reached midfield, but on fourth-and-10, Jabrill Peppers sacked Keenum on a blitz.
The Cleveland Browns play the Denver Broncos in Week 15.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman pulls in a touchdown catch as Denver Broncos defensive back Tramaine Brock, right, defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman pulls in a touchdown catch as Denver Broncos defensive back Tramaine Brock, right, defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman pulls in a touchdown catch as Denver Broncos defensive back Tramaine Brock, right, defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman make a touchdown catch as Denver Broncos defensive back Tramaine Brock (22) and defensive back Dymonte Thomas (35) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) gets the throw away as he is hit by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jamie Collins (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Matt LaCosse (83) is hit by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Genard Avery (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) tries to elude Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Genard Avery (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) tries to avoid a hit by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Genard Avery (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Matt LaCosse (83) is hit by Cleveland Browns free safety Jabrill Peppers (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns free safety Jabrill Peppers (22) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (11) makes a catch as Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (11) makes a catch as Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws as Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) signals first down as Denver Broncos strong safety Will Parks (34) walks away after the play during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (11) celebrates his touchdown with teammate David Njoku (85) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) celebrates his interception intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks free for a first down run as Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
