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DENVER -- In a must-win scenario, the Cleveland Browns outdueled the Denver Broncos to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Mayfield's 2-yard touchdown pass to Calloway with with just under 12 minutes remaining in the game, put the Browns ahead 17-13 with 12 minutes remaining. The Broncos responded with a 13-play drive that ate up over seven minutes, but could not finish. Faced with a 3rd and 1 on the Browns 6-yardline, Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay was stuffed for no gain. On the following play, Jabril Peppers came through the middle of the line untouched to sack Case Keenum and secure the win.
Today marks the first victory for the Cleveland Browns over the Denver Broncos since 1990. Baker Mayfield finished with 188 yards passing, completing 18 of 31 attempts, throwing two touchdowns. Nick Chubb ran for 100 yards on 20 attempts to help lift the Browns over Denver. The Browns defense held Broncos running back Lindsay to 24 yards on 14 attempts, and forced Keenum into throwing two interceptions and zero touchdowns.
The Cleveland Browns will host the Cincinnati Bengals on December 23rd at FirstEnergy Stadium. Kick-off set for 1:00 pm ET.