After being unable to find the end zone through the first three quarters, the Cleveland Browns finally scored to cut the lead to 34-13. Quarterback Deshaun Watson connected with tight end Jordan Akins for a 10-yard completion on a 4th-and-seven attempt for their first touchdown of the day.
This game was over quickly, with the Commanders taking a 31-6 lead in the third quarter, but Cleveland managed a garbage-time score to find some sort of positive. Running back Jerome Ford rushed for 25 yards on the drive, including a 16-yard run for his longest of the day.
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Watson completed all three passes on the drive for 22 yards, with the two biggest plays going to Akins. The Browns would have had their first third-down conversion of the game, but the Commanders committed a pre-snap penalty, giving them the needed yardage. Overall, poor offensive execution on first and second downs put Cleveland in tough third-down situations that were too difficult to overcome.
