Game Recap
In a September 16 week 1 tussle in Cleveland, the Browns pitched a 24-14 victory over the Colts. Browns took the in the first half 17-7 and stayed composed in the last 30 minutes.
The Browns were led by Mike Phipps who tossed in 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
For the Colts, tossed in zero INTs.
The Browns finished with 297 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Colts ended with 129 total yards, 10 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat Baltimore Colts 24-14
- Date: Sunday, September 16, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 297, Turnovers: 3
- Baltimore Colts Stats - Yards: 129, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BAL |
0 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
| CLE |
7 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 12-26 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bert Jones | BAL | 6-22 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Don Nottingham | BAL | 16 | 64 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 7 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don McCauley | BAL | 16 | 53 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ken Brown | CLE | 8 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hugh McKinnis | CLE | 11 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bert Jones | BAL | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Lefear | CLE | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Fair Hooker | CLE | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | |
| Frank Pitts | CLE | 4 | 56 | 2 | 0 | |
| Milt Morin | CLE | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cotton Speyrer | BAL | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| Raymond Chester | BAL | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lydell Mitchell | BAL | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Nottingham | BAL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don McCauley | BAL | 1 | -4 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BAL | 36 | 125 | 0 | | |
| CLE | 42 | 147 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BAL | 6-22 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| CLE | 12-26 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Baltimore Colts at Cleveland Browns
- Attendance:
- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 9 mph
- Time of Game: