Last Updated: October 23, 2023, 03:00 IST
INDIANAPOLIS: Kareem Hunt scored on a 1-yard landing plunge with 15 seconds left Sunday, capping an 80-yard landing drive that gave the Cleveland Browns a 39-38 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
P.J. Walker used all however 15 seconds of the ultimate 2:35 to rally the Browns for the second consecutive week, this time benefiting from debatable back-to-back defensive penalties in opposition to the Colts, an unlawful contact and a defensive move interference name on cornerback Darrell Baker Jr.
The first name nullified a fumble restoration by the Colts. The second put the ball on the 1-yard line, establishing Hunt’s fourth-down rating. He had 10 carries for 31 yards and two TDs.
It’s the second straight week Walker has rallied Cleveland (4-2). This time it was in aid of Deshaun Watson, who began his first game since Sept. 24 however left in the primary quarter after taking a giant hit that left him sprawled on the turf for a number of minutes.
Watson was cleared after being evaluated for a head harm however didn’t return to keep away from hurting his already injured proper shoulder.
The Colts (3-4) misplaced their second straight as Gardner Minshew dedicated 4 extra turnovers — three of which Cleveland become scores and the final sealing the victory. Somehow, although, Minshew nonetheless had Indy in place for the win after hooking up with Michael Pittman Jr. on a 75-yard TD move to present the Colts a 38-33 lead.
They simply couldn’t maintain it.
Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett dominated the game, recording 9 tackles, two strip-sacks and blocking a 60-yard discipline aim try. Kicker Dustin Hopkins broke the NFL file by making a discipline aim of fifty or extra yards in a fifth straight game — making all three of his makes an attempt on 50-yarders — and Jerome Ford opened the scoring with a 69-yard TD run on the game’s third play.
Minshew answered with a 59-yard TD move to Josh Down on Indy’s first possession.
Ford had 11 carries for 74 yards and Walker completed 15 of 32 with 178 yards and one interception.
Minshew was 15 of 23 for 305 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He additionally ran for a career-high two scores. Jonathan Taylor had 18 carries for 75 yards and his first rating of the season. Downs had 5 receptions for 125 yards, whereas Pittman had two catches for 83 yards.
INJURY REPORT
Browns: In addition to Watson, DE Alex Wright and CB Denzel Ward each have been evaluated for head accidents and Ford left in the fourth quarter with an ankle harm.
Colts: Rookie CB JuJu Brents left with a quad harm in the primary half and didn’t return. Receiver Isaiah McKenzie was evaluated for a concussion in the second half.
UP NEXT
Browns: Head to Seattle subsequent Sunday.
Colts: Play their fourth house game in 5 weeks subsequent Sunday in opposition to New Orleans.
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