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Rookie TE David Njoku recorded four receptions for a career-high 74 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown. With four receiving scores, Njoku has set a Browns record for the most receiving touchdowns by a rookie tight end.

Most receiving TDs by a Browns rookie tight end

PlayerYearGamesTotal
1. David Njoku2017124
2. Derek Tennell1987113
Harry Holt1983153
Oscar Roan1975143
Milt Morin1966113

WR Josh Gordon, who was appearing in his first game since Dec. 21, 2014, recorded four receptions for 85 yards. He missed a span of 44 consecutive games.

LB Joe Schobert recorded 12 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. He has logged double digit tackles in six of his last seven games and leads the team with 111 this year. Schobert has 2.5 sacks on the season.

Rookie QB DeShone Kizer passed for 215 yards, while adding a team-high 46 rushing yards. His 308 rushing yards are the second-most by a Browns quarterback in a season. His 2,038 passing yards this year are the third-most by a Browns rookie.

Most passing yards by a Browns rookie

PlayerYearGamesStartsYards
1. Brandon Weeden201215153,385
2. Tim Couch199915142,447
3. DeShone Kizer201711112,038
4. Bernie Kosar198512101,578

Most rushing yards by a Browns quarterback

PlayerYearAtt.Yards
1. Mike Phipps197360395
2. DeShone Kizer201759308
3. Mike Phipps197439279

RBIsaiah Crowell rushed for 41 yards. With 2,868 career rushing yards, he is eighth on the Browns all-time rushing list.

Browns all-time rushing yardage leaders

PlayerYearsGamesAtt.YardsTD
6. Earnest Byner1984-95 (7)998623,36427
7. Ernie Green1962-68 (7)896683,20415
8. Isaiah Crowell2014-17 (4)606862,86821
9. Jamal Lewis2007-09 (3)407202,80613
10. Bobby Mitchell1958-61 (4)504232,29716

DB Jason McCourty started his 100h career game. He recorded nine tackles and one pass defensed.

DB Jabrill Peppers (knee) and DL Danny Shelton (ribs) left the game with injuries. TE Randall Telfer left the game in the second quarter due to illness, was checked for a concussion and did not return. After the game he was cleared and does not have a concussion.

The Browns play the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13.

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