Rookie TE David Njoku recorded four receptions for a career-high 74 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown. With four receiving scores, Njoku has set a Browns record for the most receiving touchdowns by a rookie tight end.
Most receiving TDs by a Browns rookie tight end
Player | Year | Games | Total |
1. David Njoku | 2017 | 12 | 4 |
2. Derek Tennell | 1987 | 11 | 3 |
Harry Holt | 1983 | 15 | 3 |
Oscar Roan | 1975 | 14 | 3 |
Milt Morin | 1966 | 11 | 3 |
WR Josh Gordon, who was appearing in his first game since Dec. 21, 2014, recorded four receptions for 85 yards. He missed a span of 44 consecutive games.
LB Joe Schobert recorded 12 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. He has logged double digit tackles in six of his last seven games and leads the team with 111 this year. Schobert has 2.5 sacks on the season.
Rookie QB DeShone Kizer passed for 215 yards, while adding a team-high 46 rushing yards. His 308 rushing yards are the second-most by a Browns quarterback in a season. His 2,038 passing yards this year are the third-most by a Browns rookie.
Most passing yards by a Browns rookie
Player | Year | Games | Starts | Yards |
1. Brandon Weeden | 2012 | 15 | 15 | 3,385 |
2. Tim Couch | 1999 | 15 | 14 | 2,447 |
3. DeShone Kizer | 2017 | 11 | 11 | 2,038 |
4. Bernie Kosar | 1985 | 12 | 10 | 1,578 |
Most rushing yards by a Browns quarterback
Player | Year | Att. | Yards |
1. Mike Phipps | 1973 | 60 | 395 |
2. DeShone Kizer | 2017 | 59 | 308 |
3. Mike Phipps | 1974 | 39 | 279 |
RBIsaiah Crowell rushed for 41 yards. With 2,868 career rushing yards, he is eighth on the Browns all-time rushing list.
Browns all-time rushing yardage leaders
Player | Years | Games | Att. | Yards | TD |
6. Earnest Byner | 1984-95 (7) | 99 | 862 | 3,364 | 27 |
7. Ernie Green | 1962-68 (7) | 89 | 668 | 3,204 | 15 |
8. Isaiah Crowell | 2014-17 (4) | 60 | 686 | 2,868 | 21 |
9. Jamal Lewis | 2007-09 (3) | 40 | 720 | 2,806 | 13 |
10. Bobby Mitchell | 1958-61 (4) | 50 | 423 | 2,297 | 16 |
DB Jason McCourty started his 100h career game. He recorded nine tackles and one pass defensed.
DB Jabrill Peppers (knee) and DL Danny Shelton (ribs) left the game with injuries. TE Randall Telfer left the game in the second quarter due to illness, was checked for a concussion and did not return. After the game he was cleared and does not have a concussion.
The Browns play the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13.