Nov 16, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback
Brian Hoyer(6) talks with Houston Texans defensive end
J.J. Watt(99) after the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Texans beat the Browns 23-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Not in first place anymore
Hopefully the Cleveland Browns fans soaked up that first place ranking in the division last week because it’s done now. The Browns got beat almost single handedly by J.J. Watt of the Texans, who scored a touchdown (his fourth of the season), had a strip sack, made five tackles and recovered a fumble. In Ryan Mallett’s first NFL start, he threw a pair of touchdown passes and had 211 yards and one interception. Cleveland’s Brian Hoyer went 20-50 for 330 yards, a touchdown and an interception. If the Steelers are able to take care of the Titans tonight, the Browns will resume their natural position of last place in the AFC North. And all will be right with the world.