Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 15, 2026
Houston heads to Huntington Bank Field on November 15 to face a Cleveland team that hasn't lost at home this season. Sunday's game kicks off at 1:00 pm ET on Fox. The Texans are 3-5 and second in the AFC South, fresh off a 44-22 win over the Chargers. Cleveland holds third place in the AFC North at 5-4 after falling 23-22 in overtime to New Orleans. Houston is favored at -4.5 with the over/under total at 39.5. Check out our free NFL picks.
Houston Texans Team Preview - Recent Form and Key Players
Five touchdown passes. That's what C.J. Stroud delivered against Los Angeles last Sunday, despite feeling sick throughout the week. He threw for 384 yards in the 44-22 win, finding Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte for touchdowns covering 63 yards apiece. Houston has recovered from a 0-4 start by winning three of four, with victories over Tennessee and Jacksonville preceding the trip to Los Angeles.
Stroud has thrown just two interceptions in 282 attempts this season, alongside 16 touchdowns and 2,251 yards. The running game hasn't provided the same production. Woody Marks has 341 yards on 95 carries, while David Montgomery has 138 yards and is questionable with a groin injury. Nico Collins leads Houston with 384 receiving yards and four touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, Will Anderson Jr. has recorded 9.5 sacks, and Azeez Al-Shaair leads the team with 67 tackles.
Houston Team Stats:
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- Points per game: 26.1
- Passing yards: 2,258
- Rushing yards: 697
- Passing touchdowns: 16
- Defensive sacks: 29
Injuries: David Montgomery and Reed Blankenship are questionable. Jaylin Noel, Jake Hummel and Jaylin Smith are on injured reserve.
Cleveland Browns Team Preview - Recent Form and Key Players
Cleveland nearly stole one in New Orleans last weekend. Shedeur Sanders threw a 39-yard touchdown to Harold Fannin Jr. in overtime, but the Browns failed on the ensuing two-point conversion and lost 23-22. Sanders finished with 297 passing yards and two touchdowns. Cleveland has dropped two straight after beating Tennessee and Baltimore in October.
Deshaun Watson remains questionable with a concussion. He has thrown for 1,806 yards and seven touchdowns this season, taking 33 sacks in eight games. Quinshon Judkins leads Cleveland with 385 rushing yards, while Denzel Boston has 507 receiving yards. Carson Schwesinger has piled up 89 tackles, and Denzel Ward leads the secondary with three interceptions.
Cleveland Team Stats:
- Points per game: 17.9
- Passing yards: 2,105
- Rushing yards: 876
- Passing touchdowns: 9
- Defensive sacks: 26
Injuries: Deshaun Watson and Maliek Collins are questionable. Kalia Davis, Teven Jenkins and Raheim Sanders are on injured reserve.
Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
Houston's record isn't impressive, but the Texans have scored at least 26 points in three of their last four games. Cleveland has managed just 28 points across its last two outings, and Watson's availability remains uncertain. The Browns are unbeaten at home, which makes the spread interesting. Still, Stroud is coming off his best performance of the season, and Houston's pass rush could cause trouble for either Cleveland quarterback.
Final Score Prediction: Houston 27-17.
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