The defense of the Houston Texans came out strong with big plays against the Cleveland Browns, pressure and a sack of Baker Mayfield by Jacob Martin to force a punt. Then the special teams of the Texans erased all the positive by the defense with a muffed punt by Andre Roberts.
When the Browns punted on the fourth down caused by the Houston defense Roberts lost control of the ball, and Cleveland recovered the punt in Houston territory. A handful of plays later the Browns were celebrating in the end zone following a 1-yard run by Andy Janovich for the early 7-0 lead.