The Browns had one interception to increase their total to 23 takeaways on the season. The 23 takeaways are their most through nine weeks since 1989 (24). The Browns entered the week leading the NFL in takeaways after finishing last in 2017 with 13. After nine games this year, the Browns have a turnover ratio of +11 after finishing 2017 at -28.
The Browns have 13 interceptions this season after recording seven in all of 2017. Cleveland has recorded at least one interception in seven consecutive games. Nine different players have recorded an interception for the Browns this year.
RB Duke Johnson Jr. recorded a season-high nine receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns. This marked the first multi-touchdown game of his career. He has 217 career receptions, the fourth-most by a Browns player through their first four years. Johnson has seven career receiving touchdowns.
BROWNS ALL-TIME RECEIVING: REC. IN FIRST FOUR YEARS
| Player | Pos. | Years | G | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kevin Johnson | WR | 1999-02 | 64 | 274 |
| 2. Braylon Edwards | WR | 2005-08 | 58 | 228 |
| 3. Kellen Winslow | TE | 2004-08 | 44 | 219 |
| 4. Duke Johnson Jr. | RB | 2015-18 | 57 | 217 |
| 5. Ozzie Newsome | TE | 1978-81 | 64 | 213 |
| 6. Eric Metcalf | RB | 1989-92 | 56 | 187 |
DL Myles Garrett recorded one sack to increase his team-leading total to 9.0 this season. Garrett's 9.0 sacks are the most by any Brown through the first nine weeks of a season. His total is the most by a Brown since LB Paul Kruger recorded 11.0 in 2014. With 16.0 sacks in just 20 career games, Garrett is tied for the second-most sacks by a Brown in their first two seasons.
BROWNS MOST SACKS: FIRST NINE WEEKS
| Player | Pos. | Year | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Myles Garrett | DL | 2018 | 9.0 |
| 2t. Anthony Pleasant | DL | 1995 | 7.0 |
| 2t. Reggie Camp | DL | 1985 | 7.0 |
| 2t. Jamir Miller | LB | 2001 | 7.0 |
| 2t. Michael Dean Perry | DL | 1990 | 7.0 |
BROWNS MOST SACKS IN FIRST TWO SEASONS
| Player | Pos. | Years | G | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Reggie Camp | DL | 1983-84 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2t. Myles Garrett | DL | 2017-18 | 20 | 16.0 |
| 2t. Kamerion Wimbley | LB | 2006-07 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 4. Jabaal Sheard | DL | 2011-12 | 32 | 15.5 |
Rookie RB Nick Chubb led the team with 85 rushing yards with one touchdown. He has four rushing touchdowns on the season, the most by a Browns rookie RB since Isaiah Crowell had eight in 2014. Chubb is leading the team with 403 rushing yards this season.
WR Jarvis Landry recorded six receptions for 50 yards. Landry has recorded at least two receptions in each of his past 72 games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL. His 455 receptions are the most all-time by an NFL player through their first five seasons. Landry is leading the team in receptions (55) and receiving yards (578) this season. His 55 receptions are the most by a Brown through the first nine weeks.
*NFL RECEIVING LEADERS: CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 2+ REC., ACTIVE *
| Player | Pres. Team | No. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Antonio Brown | Pittsburgh | 108 |
| 2. Jarvis Landry | Cleveland | 72 |
| 3. Larry Fitzgerald | Arizona | 69 |
NFL ALL-TIME RECEIVING: REC. IN FIRST FIVE YEARS
| Player | Years | G | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jarvis Landry | 2014-18 | 73 | 455 |
| 2. Larry Fitzgerald | 2004-08 | 76 | 426 |
| 3. Torry Holt | 1999-03 | 80 | 423 |
| 4. A.J. Green | 2011-15 | 76 | 415 |
BROWNS MOST RECEPTIONS: FIRST NINE WEEKS
| Player | Pos. | Year | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jarvis Landry | WR | 2018 | 55 |
| 2t. Ozzie Newsome | TE | 1984 | 53 |
| 2t. Mac Speedie | WR | 1952 | 53 |
| 4. Kellen Winslow | TE | 2006 | 51 |
Rookie QB Baker Mayfield completed 29 of 42 passes for 297 yards with two touchdowns. He has thrown for multiple touchdowns in each of his last three starts.
Rookie LB Genard Avery recorded a sack. He has 2.5 sacks this season.
DB Denzel Rice recorded his first career interception.
Rookie K Greg Joseph connected on a career-long 51-yard field goal. He is 11 of 13 on field goal attempts this season.
