Colts 17 Browns 13
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1st Half
The Colts and Browns traded long drives in the first half, with the Browns answering Luck’s brilliant touchdown run with a long drive and a Brandon Weeden TD pass. Cleveland missed the extra point. The Colts fired back with a 14 play 76 yard touchdown drive. 14-6, Colts at the half.
2nd Half
Both teams’ offenses began to struggle, or the defenses picked up the slack. The only score came on a field goal by Vinitieri in the 3rd quarter. After taking over on downs, the Colts ran the ball, ate up the clock, and finished off Cleveland, 17-13
Stay tuned for a full recap within the hour.
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