Cleveland Browns

An opponent penalty preserved an opportunity against Carolina, while another gave Cleveland a first down against Tampa Bay. The Browns followed each with a touchdown.

Cleveland won both reviewed games against Carolina and Tampa Bay despite trailing in total yards. Against Tampa Bay, a net passing edge accompanied a substantial rushing-yard deficit.

Cleveland converted one of eight third downs against Jacksonville. On one possession after a long return, a delay penalty changed third-and-2 to third-and-7 before an incompletion.

Cleveland followed a preserved opportunity against Carolina and a penalty-created first down against Tampa Bay with touchdown passes.

Against Pittsburgh, Denzel Ward's interception gave Cleveland an opportunity the Browns followed with a tying touchdown.

Cleveland converted one of eight third downs, while Jacksonville converted five of 10. A delay penalty also increased Cleveland's distance on one third down before an incompletion and field goal.

Cleveland gained 44 rushing yards to Tampa Bay's 137, although the Browns led in net passing yards and won the game.