The Cleveland Browns, led by head coach Kevin Stefanski, have done it again. Despite all of the injuries that have piled up, and despite starting their fourth different quarterback this season, the Browns have knocked off another playoff team to notch their eighth win of the season over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
This game was defined by four massive turnovers created by the defense and by the unbelievable play of a quarterback who was watching games on his couch three weeks ago. Joe Flacco has come in and been a true professional as he racked up 311 yards passing and three touchdowns on the day.
After this win, the Browns now hold the fifth seed in the AFC and have seen their probability of making the playoffs skyrocket. Stefanski has worked his magic this season and will see a new contract at the season’s end as a reward.
Here is every big play that defined this win against the Jaguars.
Joe Flacco hits David Njoku for opening drive score
Get David Njoku to the Pro Bowl.
had ALL DAY 😲#JAXvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/xAzwFuQZ0o
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
Flacco and Njoku connect for a second touchdown
Get David Njoku to the Pro Bowl part II.
they might want to start covering 85 🤔@David_Njoku80 going OFF pic.twitter.com/4fFiBsVzyU
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
CB Martin Emerson Jr. ends Jaguars' possession with interception
Get Martin Emerson Jr. to the Pro Bowl.
.@MartyMargg1 ran his route to perfection 🤌#JAXvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/ZDwZZxG91Q
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
Emerson Jr. makes it two interceptions of Trevor Lawrence
Get Martin Emerson Jr. to the Pro Bowl part. II.
2nd pick of the day for @MartyMargg1‼️#JAXvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/fbiWGLn9Ii
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
LB Anthony Walker Jr. forces a fumble in Jaguars territory
The vet! This forced fumble gave the Browns excellent field position.
AAAAAYYYYYYYEEE, WALK!!
this defense proving they belong at the top pic.twitter.com/X2GwMK9q5y
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
RB Kareem Hunt bulldozes his way into endzone off of turnover
Kareem Hunt has been a battering ram all season. He is a special short-yardage back.
Kareem Hunt takes the direct snap for the @Browns TD
📺: #JAXvsCLE on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/pWMED8SAQa pic.twitter.com/yNvxxw2Ndb— NFL (@NFL) December 10, 2023
CB Greg Newsome II gets his second career interception
After two rough outings, the former first rounder got the rebound game he needed. He locked down Jaguars’ receivers all game, and was rewarded with the big interception as well.
.@gnewsii's second INT of the season and our THIRD of the game#JAXvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/BIYJDyQkoz
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
Flacco finds David Bell on gutsy 4th down decision for a house call
David Bell's first NFL touchdown couldn't have come at a better time#JAXvsCLE on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/dDjHo744d1
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 10, 2023
Dustin Hopkins drills 55-yard dagger to ice the game
Ice in his veins!
Dustin Hopkins with another “excuse me.. let me cook” #browns #brownstwitter @barstoolsports pic.twitter.com/7kCQj7zAw4
— COLDTRAIN🥶🚂 (@brownsfan593) December 10, 2023
