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Browns' Brian Hoyer leads late comeback drive to defeat Falcons

Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Browns welcomed back starting wide receiver Josh Gordon on Sunday with an impressive 26-24 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Browns move to 7-4 with the win, while the Falcons fall to 4-7. 

Here's what you need to know:

  • Gordon was dynamic in his first game after being reinstated from a 10-game suspension. He finished with eight catches for 120 yards. 
  • Browns kicker Billy Cundiff nailed a 37-yard kick with no time left on the clock, completing a seven-play, 61-yard drive to secure the victory.
  • Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer looked shaky at times with three interceptions, but finished with 322 yards. He completed 4-of-5 passes on the game's final drive to put the team in field-goal range.
  • Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan finished with 273 yards on 27-of-43 passing, with two touchdowns and an interception.
  • Browns running backs Isaiah Crowell (88 yards) and Terrence West (62 yards) combined for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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