The Cleveland Browns (9-5) visit the Houston Texans (8-6) at NRG Stadium on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
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Browns vs. Texans Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
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Browns Stats & Insights
- On defense, the Browns have been a top-five unit, ranking best by surrendering only 261.1 yards per game. They rank 17th on offense (330 yards per game).
- The Browns are averaging 22.1 points per game on offense (12th in NFL), and they rank 12th on defense with 20.6 points allowed per game.
- On defense, the Browns have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best by surrendering just 158.9 passing yards per game. They rank 21st on offense (206.3 passing yards per game).
- The Browns rank 10th in run offense (123.7 rushing yards per game) and 11th in run defense (102.2 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Browns have struggled on third down, ranking third-worst in the NFL (31%) this season. However, they rank best defensively, allowing a 28.3% third-down conversion rate.
- The Browns have struggled on offense, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 4.9 yards per play this season. However, they rank third-best on the other side of the ball, giving up just 4.9 yards per play.
- With 23 forced turnovers (sixth in NFL) against 30 turnovers committed (32nd in NFL), the Browns’ -7 turnover margin is the fifth-worst in the NFL.
Texans Stats & Insights
- The Texans are accumulating 353.7 total yards per game on offense this season (10th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 332.6 total yards per contest (16th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored the Texans rank 14th in the NFL (21.9 points per game), and they are 15th defensively (21.1 points allowed per contest).
- The Texans’ pass defense ranks 25th in the NFL with 239.1 passing yards surrendered per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their offense, which ranks fifth-best by racking up 253.4 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Texans are putting up 100.3 rushing yards per game (22nd-ranked). They rank sixth in the NFL on the other side of the ball (93.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive perspective, the Texans are generating a 38.9% third-down conversion percentage (16th-ranked). They rank 18th in the NFL defensively (38.8% third-down rate allowed).
- When the Browns defense allows less than the Texans’ season average for total yards (353.7 per game), they are -3 against the spread and – overall.
- The Texans have thrived in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +8 ranks fourth-best in the NFL, with 20 forced turnovers (15th in league) and 12 turnovers committed (first in league).
Browns vs. Texans Stats Comparison
Browns | Texans | |
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Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 330 (17) | 353.7 (10) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 261.1 (1) | 332.6 (16) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 123.7 (10) | 100.3 (22) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 206.3 (21) | 253.4 (5) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 30 (32) | 12 (1) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 23 (6) | 20 (15) |
Recent Betting Trends
Cleveland Browns
- Cleveland has covered the spread twice, and is 2-1 overall, over its past three games.
- In Cleveland’s past three contests, it has gone over the total twice.
- Cleveland has averaged a total of 38.2 combined points over its last three games, 1.8 less than this matchup’s total of 40.
Houston Texans
- Over their last three games, the Texans have two wins against the spread, and are 2-1 overall.
- In the Texans’ past three games, they have hit the over once.
- The Texans have averaged a total of 39.5 combined points in their last three games, 0.5 fewer than this game’s over/under of 40.
Browns Injuries
Browns Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Houston Texans Injuries
Texans Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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