The Browns are clinging to a lead in the fourth quarter against the Falcons and they’ll need to protect it for the final 9:31 without safety Tashaun Gipson.
Gipson and cornerback Joe Haden collided with each other while trying to make a play on a pass to Julio Jones and Gipson needed medical assistance while Haden made his way to his feet without delay. Gipson tried to get up with the help of trainers, but couldn’t put any weight on his right leg and the cart was summoned to take him from the field. He’s been ruled out with a knee injury for the rest of the game.
The play also saw Haden flagged for holding, which gave the Falcons a first down inside the red zone. Steven Jackson ran into the end zone from a yard out a few plays later and the Browns lead was cut to 23-21.
The Browns defense stood up well in the third quarter, allowing Atlanta to gain just 30 yards while they went from being down 14-13 to holding a 23-14 lead. Running back Isaiah Crowell provided the touchdown with a nifty 26-yard scamper through the Falcon defense.