Week 13 of the NFL season features the 4-7 Cleveland Browns taking on the 1-9-1 Houston Texans on Sunday, December 4 with kickoff slated for 1:00PM ET. They last met with the Browns bouncing the Texans 31-21 last year on Sunday, September 19. Of late, the Texans hold the lead 7-3 in their latest head-to-head meetings.
The Browns are 3-7 over their last 10 games. And the Texans have posted a 1-9 mark over their last 10 games.
The Browns have lost 6 of their last 8 games, they have also lost their last 4 games on the road.
The Texans have lost their last 6 games, and they have also lost their last 4 games at home.
According to the odds, the Browns are 8.0 point favorites. The over/under is currently 46.5.
The Browns are led by Jacoby Brissett who has thrown for 2,608 yards, 12 td passes with 6 picks this season. Nick Chubb has rumbled for 1,039 yards with 12 TDs. Amari Cooper has 57 catches for 792 yards and 7 TDs.
The Texans are guided by Deshaun Watson who makes his long awaited return to football after suspension. Dameon Pierce has barreled for 788 yards with 3 TDs.
The Browns are in 3rd in the AFC North while the Texans are at the bottom of the AFC South.
Jacoby Brissett is 5-1 as a starter against the Texans.
The Texans rank among the worst offensively. The Browns rank among the the lowest in total team defense in the NFL.
The Browns come in off a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-17. The Texans come into the game off a an L to the Miami Dolphins 30-15.
Next week the Browns travel to the the Cincinnati Bengals; the Texans visit the Dallas Cowboys.
Game Details
• Matchup: Cleveland Browns (CLE) at Houston Texans (HOU)
• Date: December 4, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: NRG Stadium
• TV: CBS
• NRG Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 66F; 68% humidity; wind: NNE 2 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | HOU | CLE | HOU | ||
| Record | 4-7 | 1-9-1 | 3-7 | 1-9 | |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 0-4-1 | 3-3 | 0-4 | |
| Away Record | 1-4 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 1-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 23.9 | 15.8 | 23.7 | 15.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 26.0 | 23.6 | 26.2 | 24.0 | |
| Point Differential | -23 | -86 | -25 | -86 | |
| Yards/Game | 376.9 | 279.0 | 379.1 | 277.0 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 347.6 | 432.0 | 356.3 | 371.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 222.5 | 190.5 | 231.0 | 187.4 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 216.1 | 216.4 | 217.0 | 204.0 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 154.4 | 88.5 | 148.1 | 89.6 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 131.5 | 168.6 | 139.3 | 167.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 22.7 | 16.5 | 22.7 | 16.1 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.9 | 22.1 | 20.4 | 21.0 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 39.6 | 28.1 | 38.9 | 27.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 38.5 | 38.9 | 38.7 | 38.8 | |
| Turnover Margin | -7 | -4 | -8 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Cleveland Browns 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jacoby Brissett | 236-368 | 2,608 | 12 | 6 | 24 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Nick Chubb | 200 | 1,039 | 12 | 41 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Amari Cooper | 57 | 792 | 7 | 55 |
Houston Texans 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kyle Allen | 26-39 | 215 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dameon Pierce | 180 | 788 | 3 | 75 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Brandin Cooks | 44 | 520 | 1 | 44 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 19-Sep-21 | 1:00PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Houston Texans | 31-21 |
| Sun 15-Nov-20 | 1:00PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Houston Texans | 10-7 |
| Sun 02-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Cleveland Browns | 29-13 |
| Sun 15-Oct-17 | 1:00PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Cleveland Browns | 33-17 |
| Sun 16-Nov-14 | 1:03PM | Houston Texans d. CLEVELAND BROWNS | 23-7 |
| Sun 06-Nov-11 | 1:03PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Cleveland Browns | 30-12 |
| Sun 23-Nov-08 | 1:03PM | Houston Texans d. CLEVELAND BROWNS | 16-6 |
| Sun 25-Nov-07 | 1:03PM | CLEVELAND BROWNS d. Houston Texans | 27-17 |
| Sun 31-Dec-06 | 1:02PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Cleveland Browns | 14-6 |
| Sun 30-Oct-05 | 1:02PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Cleveland Browns | 19-16 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| CLE | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 3-7 | 7-3 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 5-0 |
| Away Record | 0-5 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | 963-1576 | 61.1% | 10,350 | 48 | 23 | 130 | 0-0 (0) |
| Kyle Allen | 421-665 | 63.3% | 4,533 | 25 | 19 | 60 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Jacoby Brissett W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Jacoby Brissett last 20 games vs. Houston Texans: 5-1
• Kyle Allen W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-11
• Kyle Allen last 20 games vs. Cleveland Browns: 0-0
Player Trends
• Jacoby Brissett has 4 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Jacoby Brissett has 4 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Cleveland Browns: David Njoku (TE) Knee – Out
Houston Texans: Brandin Cooks (WR) Calf – Out; Derek Stingley (CB) Hamstring – Out; Rex Burkhead (RB) Concussion – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Cleveland Browns
• Spread: 8.0
• Over/Under: 46.5
Betting Trends
| Cleveland Browns | Houston Texans | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-1-1 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-5-1 | 3-6-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-6-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 6-3-1 | 3-6-1 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Cleveland Browns: +15000
• Houston Texans: +500000
Browns vs. Texans Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Cleveland Browns d. Houston Texans 28-20
• GFA Model: Cleveland Browns d. Houston Texans 27-23