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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.

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