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Short Week Setback | VanderBlog
What presented itself as a golden opportunity in Cleveland turned into a frustrating loss that has the Texans 2026 campaign on the ropes, heading into Thursday's showdown with the Colts at Reliant Stadium.
A 17-0 lead evaporated in the Lake Erie mist, as the Texans saw the Browns build momentum throughout the afternoon.
C.J. Stroud had a hot first half, with two TD passes and a QB rating that was pushing the outer limits of perfection. But the Browns tightened up their defense, forcing four consecutive three-and-outs by the H-Town attack in the second half.
