Baltimore Colts at Cleveland Browns (September 16, 1973)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Mike PhippsCLE12-26150200
Bert JonesBAL6-2256110

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Don NottinghamBAL166400
Mike PhippsCLE75500
Don McCauleyBAL165300
Ken BrownCLE84000
Hugh McKinnisCLE112700
Bert JonesBAL32400
Billy LefearCLE71900

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Fair HookerCLE56200
Frank PittsCLE45620
Milt MorinCLE23700
Cotton SpeyrerBAL13310
Raymond ChesterBAL21400
Lydell MitchellBAL1800
Don NottinghamBAL1500
Don McCauleyBAL1-400

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BAL361250
CLE421470

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BAL6-2256115
CLE12-26150200

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