Joe Flacco leads Browns to third-straight win at the ripe age of 38: Cleveland scores dominant win over Houston Texans as Amari Cooper explodes for 265 yards

  • The Cleveland Browns hold a 10-5 record this season with two games remaining.
  • Flacco started as the third-string quarterback before Deshaun Watson was injured.
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The Cleveland Browns snapped their second three-game winning streak of the season when quarterback Joe Flacco led the Texans 36-22 on Christmas Eve.

On Sunday, the 38-year-old completed 27 of 42 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns with just two interceptions.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Amari Cooper combined with Flacco for two of those touchdowns. Cooper also tallied 11 receptions for 265 yards in the win, the most receptions in a single game in Brown history.

Today, Flacco is the second-oldest quarterback in the NFL, behind New York’s Aaron Rodgers. However, Father Time appears to be on his side as the Browns are now 3-1 with Flacco easing the offense.

Through four games, Flacco totaled 939 yards and seven touchdowns, completing 77 of 133 passes.

Joe Flacco, 38, led the Cleveland Browns to their third straight win on Christmas Eve.

Joe Flacco, 38, led the Cleveland Browns to their third straight win on Christmas Eve.

Flacco and wide receiver Amari Cooper combined for two touchdowns in the win over the Texans.

Flacco and wide receiver Amari Cooper combined for two touchdowns in the win over the Texans.

Los Angeles Lakers star and Cleveland native LeBron James shared his excitement on social media as he watched Flacco and Cooper lead the Browns over Houston.

‘LET’S GO TO!!’ James posted on X (Twitter). “From Flacco to Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo by 6!”

‘FLACO!!!!!!!!’ James added later.

“CUP IS GOING OUT OF MADNESS!!!!!!!!”

Flacco is in his 16th season in the NFL after stints in Denver, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.

Flacco completed 27 of 42 attempts for 368 yards and three touchdowns without getting sacked.

Flacco completed 27 of 42 attempts for 368 yards and three touchdowns without getting sacked.

Flacco joined the Browns this year after his former team, the Jets, released him to make room for Rodgers. He came to Cleveland as a third-string quarterback but began to make an impact after Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in November.

In Watson’s absence, the Browns will look to play secondary cornerback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. And while the 24-year-old had decent performances, Flacco took over with his Super Bowl experience, regardless of his age.

Cleveland looks to continue its winning streak heading into the final two games of the season. The Browns play the Jets on Dec. 28 and finish the season against the Bengals on Jan. 7.

They currently have a 10-5 record as the second-place team in the AFC North.