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C.J. Stroud Leads Texans to Dominate Browns in Wild-Card Round

C.J. Stroud - Cleveland Browns - Houston Texans - Joe Flacco - NFL Playoffs - Wild-Card Round

Rookie sensation C.J. Stroud shines as the Texans crush the Browns in an epic playoff showdown.

The Houston Texans delivered a spectacular performance in the wild-card round, led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud's impressive display of skill and precision. Stroud's pinpoint passing and three touchdown throws left the Cleveland Browns struggling to keep up. Adding to the Texans' dominance, their defense capitalized on two interceptions by Joe Flacco, turning them into game-changing touchdowns. The result was a resounding victory for Houston, signaling a new era of potential for the young quarterback and his team.

Despite a valiant effort from Joe Flacco and the Browns, the Texans' relentless offense and stout defense proved too much to handle. Flacco, known for his playoff experience, faced a tough challenge as the Texans' defense stifled the Browns' offensive efforts. The game unfolded as a showcase of the Texans' determination and skill, with Stroud making history as the youngest quarterback to secure a playoff win.

In the aftermath of the game, the NFL community buzzed with excitement over the Texans' statement victory and Stroud's remarkable performance. As the playoffs progress, all eyes will be on Houston's rising star and the potential for further upsets and surprises in the postseason. The Texans have set the stage for an exciting journey ahead, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next playoff matchup.

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C.J. Stroud, Texans dominate Browns in wild-card rout - ESPN (ESPN)

Stroud's pinpoint passing plus big plays from the Texans' defense allowed Houston to make short work of the Browns.

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Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout ... (The Associated Press)

Rookie C.J. Stroud threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns and the Houston Texans returned two interceptions by Joe Flacco for touchdowns to trounce the ...

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Joe Flacco tosses two costly pick-6s as Browns exit playoffs - ESPN (ESPN)

Joe Flacco said he was grateful to be part of the Browns despite Saturday's rough finish but noted it was too early to think about a potential return in ...

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NFL Wild Card Playoffs: Texans vs. Browns Live Updates (State of The Texans)

The 2023 NFL Playoffs will begin Saturday afternoon with the Houston Texans hosting the Cleveland Browns.

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Texans vs. Browns prediction, Wild Card odds, line, spread: 2024 ... (CBSSports.com)

Houston expert Larry Hartstein has locked in his Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans picks for Saturday's 2024 Super Wild Card Weekend game at NRG Stadium.

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Browns vs. Texans predictions, live AFC wild card score tracker ... (The Athletic)

Two of the league's best stories are featured in this AFC wild-card clash as the Houston Texans host the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC ...

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How to watch the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans game ... (Yahoo Sports)

For $5.99/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including NFL postseason games on NBC. Plus, you'll ...

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NFL playoff predictions | Who our experts think will win Browns vs ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

The Cleveland Browns kick off the 2023-24 NFL playoffs when they visit the Houston Texans in the weekend's first game . Here's who we think will win.

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Browns 'Bad Matchup' for Texans: Rookie C.J. Stroud To 'Struggle ... (State of The Texans)

Cleveland Browns 'Bad Matchup' for Houston Texans: Rookie C.J. Stroud To 'Struggle'? - PFF Predicts.

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Browns vs Texans playoffs: The other trade between the teams is ... (Dawgs By Nature)

The Browns and Texans will be linked for a while unrelated to this game. The trade of QB Deshaun Watson from Houston to Cleveland would have been a huge story ...

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How to Stream the Browns vs. Texans Game Live - NFL Playoffs (UpperMichigansSource.com)

Get live streaming ...

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The 1964 NFL Championship Game — Colts and Browns - Daily ... (The Daily Advocate)

By Ron Griffitts. Contributing columnist. On Dec. 27, 1964 the Cleveland Browns (10-3-1) coached by Blanton Collier, faced the Baltimore Colts (12-2) ...

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Texans vs. Browns prediction: All signs point to Cleveland (New York Post)

The Texans are playing with house money when they take to their home turf against the Browns in Saturday's wild-card clash. But Cleveland is the pick.

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It's game day! Reminder on how to watch Cleveland Browns vs ... (cleveland.com)

The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans kick off the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on NBC. Check out how you can watch the ...

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7 former Cardinals on Browns, Texans leading up to playoff matchup (Cards Wire)

The first NFL playoff game of the wild card round is between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans. The Cardinals faced both teams and lost in the ...

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It's a wild (card) weekend in Toledo for Lions, Browns fans (Los Angeles Times)

Here, on the shores of Lake Erie, a gregarious local fixture is in uncharted waters. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz is a diehard fan of the Detroit Lions.

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Browns vs. Texans Wild Card player props, picks: CJ Stroud, Jerome ... (New York Post)

The NFL playoffs have finally arrived. This year, we'll have player prop bets for each game right up through the Super Bowl.

Best Bets for Browns vs. Texans – Wild Card Round (WSAZ-TV)

Best bets and props for ...

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It's a wild (card) weekend in Toledo as envious Lions, Browns fans ... (Yahoo Sports)

Toledo is not far from Detroit and the virtual dividing line between Lions and Cleveland Browns fans. The city is in a tizzy just for both reaching the ...

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The Browns have an all-star team on the IR. Here's who won't play in ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

injuries threatened to destroy the Cleveland Browns 2023 season. But they've overcome them and are in the playoffs. Here's a look at who's been out.

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Browns announce inactives for Wild Card playoff game vs. Texans (clevelandbrowns.com)

The following Browns players are inactive for Saturday's playoff matchup against the Texans: K Dustin Hopkins QB Jeff Driskel (3QB) WR Cedric Tillman

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Browns vs. Texans Inactives: Who's In? Who's Out? (Battle Red Blog)

Kicker Dustin Hopkins is the most notable among the inactive players. This means that Riley Patterson will handle kicking duties today for Cleveland. Texans. QB ...

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Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans AFC wild card game instant ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

The Browns open up the playoffs with an AFC wild card matchup at the Houston Texans on Saturday. Follow along here for updates throughout the game.

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Texans vs. Browns: Score, highlights, injury report (Chron)

The Houston Texans will face the Cleveland Browns in their first playoff game in four years. Follow for score updates, highlights and the latest injury ...

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NFL Wild Card Saturday: Browns vs. Texans scores, highlights ... (Yahoo Sports)

Texans QB C.J. Stroud is just 22 and starting his first career playoff game. Browns QB Joe Flacco is 38 and starting his 16th career playoff game.

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Browns vs. Texans NFL In-Game Betting Tips - Super Bowl (WYMT News)

Everything you need to ...

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How to watch today's Texans vs Browns NFL Wild Card game ... (Goal.com)

Everything you need to know on how to watch the Houston Texans against the Cleveland Browns, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Browns vs. Texans Livestream: How to Watch NFL Wild Card Game ... (CNET)

Want to watch the Cleveland Browns play the Houston Texans? Here's everything you need to stream Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET playoff game on NBC.

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DirecTV customers get NBC back just in time for Cleveland Browns ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

All it took was for the Browns to make the playoffs. DirecTV and Tegna, which owns the local NBC (WKYC) affiliate, came to a distribution agreement on ...

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Texans vs. Browns game updates: Houston up against Cleaveland ... (KTRK-TV)

The Houston Texans will play a postseason game on Saturday when they host the Cleveland Browns in an AFC Wild Card game at NRG Stadium.

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Quarterly Updates: Texans lead Browns 10-7 after one in the Wild ... (HoustonTexans.com)

Welcome to the 2023 NFL Playoffs! The Houston Texans host the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round. The Texans won the opening toss and deferred to the ...

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Denzel Ward officially active for Browns-Texans (NBC Sports - NFL)

The Texans inactives are quarterback Case Keenum, defensive end Jerry Hughes, guard Nick Broeker, tight end Eric Saubert, and defensive tackle Teair Tart.

How to Stream the Browns vs. Texans Game Live - NFL Playoffs (WSAZ-TV)

Get live streaming ...

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Texans increase lead to 45-14 over Browns as 4th quarter begins (KPRC Click2Houston)

HOUSTON – Saturday's playoff game between the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns has begun. The game kicked off at 3:30 p.m. and is broadcasting on ...

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Cleveland Browns NFL playoff game will be on DirecTV, AT&T U ... (cleveland.com)

The company and Tegna, the owner of local NBC affiliate WKYC, announced an agreement bringing the station back to DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and AT&T U-verse.

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Playoff blackout: Some Browns fans might not see today's playoff ... (Dawgs By Nature)

The latter is in play this weekend with the Cleveland Browns-Houston Texans playoff game for customers of DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse. Those services ...

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Highlights & Rapid Reactions: Texans stomp Browns in Wild Card ... (HoustonTexans.com)

Missed the action? Rewind the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns game here with the top highlights.

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Browns QB Joe Flacco unravels in NFL playoff rout as Texans return ... (USA TODAY)

Joe Flacco's incredible comeback story hit a major snag Saturday as the Browns quarterback threw pick-sixes on consecutive drives against the Texans.

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NFL Wild Card Playoffs 4th quarter: Cleveland Browns at Houston ... (DAZN News US)

The Cleveland Browns find themselves in an rather unfamiliar spot — as the slight favorite in an NFL playoff game for the first time in several years....

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Browns' season comes to an end with Wild Card loss to the Texans (clevelandbrowns.com)

The 2023 season has officially come to an end for the Browns. In their first playoff game since the 2020 season, Cleveland struggled on both sides of the ...

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NFL playoffs: What We Learned from Texans' blowout win over ... (NFL.com)

Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Texans are moving on to the AFC Divisional Round for the first time since the 2019 season after a 45-14 win over the ...

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Texans advance past Browns in wild card round, Cardinals' draft ... (Arizona Sports)

The Arizona Cardinals' season ended a week ago, but their draft capital remains dependent on how far the AFC South champion Houston Texans advance in the ...

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Game Recap: Texans down Browns 45-14 to advance to AFC ... (HoustonTexans.com)

Welcome to the 2023 NFL Playoffs! The Houston Texans host the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round. The Texans won the opening toss and deferred to the ...

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C.J. Stroud, Texans dominate Browns in wild-card rout (KTRK-TV)

Stroud's pinpoint passing plus big plays from the Texans' defense allowed Houston to make short work of the Browns.

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C.J. Stroud makes history as Texans win wild-card game vs. Browns (Reuters)

C.J. Stroud threw for three touchdowns, Steven Nelson and Christian Harris each had a pick-6 and the host Houston Texans rolled to a 45-14 victory over the ...

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NFL playoffs: Texans trounce Browns in return to postseason (Times Record)

Houston dominates Cleveland in its first playoff game in four years, rolling to a 45-14 win.

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How was the national TV coverage of Browns-Texans playoff game? (cleveland.com)

We look at how NBC did with its coverage of Saturday's Cleveland Browns-Houston Texans Wild Card playoff game.

C.J. Stroud 'special' as Texans get wild-card revenge on Browns (ABC News)

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans called Stroud "special," as the No. 2 pick in last year's draft tied the NFL record for most touchdown passes (three) by a rookie in a ...

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Browns 14-45 Texans, summary: score, stats, highlights | NFL Wild ... (AS English)

Wild Card Weekend kicks off with AFC South champions Houston Texans hosting the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium. Follow along with our live text coverage.

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3 Big Takeaways: Joe Flacco's time as quarterback for the Browns (clevelandbrowns.com)

Browns defense was not able to execute in necessary fashion against the Texans.

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Houston Texans derrotan a Cleveland Browns en la Ronda de ... (TUDN)

Joe Flacco se vino abajo en la segunda parte con dos intercepciones consecutivas que sentenciaron la victoria para los Texans ante Cleveland Browns.

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Browns end "roller coaster season" with loss to Texans (Chronicle Telegram)

The Browns lost to the Texans 14-45 during the first game of the playoffs Wild Card Round on Saturday.

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Browns left to ponder 'missed opportunity' with NFL playoff run ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

HOUSTON — Amari Cooper's been around the block. The Browns wide receiver wasn't making his playoff debut on Saturday night in the AFC wild card game at the ...

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Joe Flacco says 'it's definitely a shame the way' Browns were routed ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

After Browns' playoff loss, Joe Flacco was left looking at teammates and expressing gratitude for a journey that ended against the Houston Texans.

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C.J. Stroud makes more history as Texans roll to wild-card playoff ... (Yahoo Sports)

Only nine rookies in NFL history had more than 236 passing yards in an entire playoff game. He was the first rookie quarterback in NFL playoff history to throw ...

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Aggies Star Myles Garrett Calls Out Browns Coaches After Early ... (Sports Illustrated)

Myles Garrett vocalized his frustration in the embarrassing loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round.

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Flacco's incredible run in Cleveland ends as two pick-6's doom ... (Wilmington News Journal, OH)

HOUSTON (AP) — From the couch to the playoffs, Joe Flacco had an incredible run with the Cleveland Browns. But his stretch of success came to a sudden end ...

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Browns coach - Deshaun Watson will be 'ready to roll' by spring ... (ESPN)

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Deshaun Watson remains on track to return this spring from the right shoulder surgery he underwent in ...

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Joe Flacco's incredible run in Cleveland ends as two pick-6's doom ... (The Associated Press)

From the couch to the playoffs, Joe Flacco had an incredible run with the Cleveland Browns. But his stretch of success came to a sudden end on Saturday, ...

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