NFL · Final Recap
Pollard’s Three Touchdowns Aren’t Enough as Browns Escape
October 25, 2026 · 8:10 PM
Cleveland erased an early deficit and held off Tennessee after Tony Pollard delivered three touchdowns.
Tennessee seized a 14-7 first-quarter lead with two touchdowns. Cleveland flipped the game with a touchdown and a field goal in the second quarter, taking a 17-14 halftime advantage. The third quarter brought no points, and Cleveland matched Tennessee’s 10 fourth-quarter points to finish a 27-24 winner. Deshaun Watson completed 25 of 36 passes for 308 yards, added 19 rushing yards and had one touchdown. Quinshon Judkins had 96 rushing yards, 8 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while KC Concepcion caught 8 passes for 129 yards and added 23 rushing yards. Pollard piled up 129 rushing yards, 26 receiving yards on 3 catches and three touchdowns, while Cam Ward went 20 of 31 for 181 passing yards, added 5 rushing yards and had no touchdowns. Cleveland outgained Tennessee 491-322, including 308-181 in net passing yards; each team had one sack, one interception and two turnovers.
Key Performers
Tony Pollard, Titans: 129 rushing yards, 26 receiving yards, 3 receptions, 3 touchdowns. Deshaun Watson, Browns: 25/36 passing, 308 passing yards, 19 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. Quinshon Judkins, Browns: 96 rushing yards, 8 receiving yards, 1 reception, 2 touchdowns.
Standings Impact
Cleveland improves to 5-2 after entering the game 4-2; Tennessee falls to 1-6 from 1-5.
DYMA Insight
Cleveland turned its 491-yard advantage into a narrow win despite two turnovers. The result extends the gap between the teams’ pregame power rankings: the Browns were 18th, while the Titans were 32nd.