Game Recap
In a week 1 collision, the Browns authored a comprehensive 38-14 victory over the Redskins. The Redskins had the lead at halftime 14-7 but Browns played better in the 0. The Browns had a 21-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The were blanked in the last 30 minutes.
The Browns were guided by Frank Ryan who finished with 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. Ernie Green ran for 88 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Paul Warfield finished with 1 TD.
For the Redskins, Sonny Jurgensen tossed in 240 yards, 1 TD, 5 interceptions. Charley Taylor rumbled for 1 TD. Charley Taylor caught 94 yards receiving, 1 TD.
The Browns finished with 307 total yards, 18 first downs, 3 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Redskins finished with 315 total yards, 17 first downs, 6 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat Washington Redskins 38-14
- Date: Sunday, September 11, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 307, Turnovers: 3
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 6
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CLE |
7 |
0 |
10 |
21 |
38 |
| WAS |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Sonny Jurgensen | WAS | 17-35 | 240 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Frank Ryan | CLE | 13-25 | 159 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ernie Green | CLE | 11 | 88 | 1 | 0 | |
| Charley Taylor | WAS | 9 | 62 | 1 | 0 | |
| Leroy Kelly | CLE | 16 | 54 | 1 | 0 | |
| A.D. Whitfield | WAS | 10 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| Frank Ryan | CLE | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Rector | WAS | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Harraway | CLE | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Charley Taylor | WAS | 5 | 94 | 1 | 0 | |
| Paul Warfield | CLE | 4 | 59 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bobby Mitchell | WAS | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | |
| Milt Morin | CLE | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Collins | CLE | 3 | 44 | 2 | 0 | |
| Preston Carpenter | WAS | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| A.D. Whitfield | WAS | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fred Mazurek | WAS | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 34 | 148 | 2 | | |
| WAS | 25 | 103 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 13-25 | 159 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| WAS | 17-35 | 240 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Cleveland Browns at Washington Redskins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 65 degrees, relative humidity 52%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game:
