Texans vs Browns prediction: 3 of 4 pundits pick the Texans
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns · Week 10, 2026 · Sun, Nov 15 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Texans vs Browns? Of 4 pundits with a call on record, 3 take the Texans and 1 takes the Browns. 1 named a score; the median has the Browns by 1. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
4 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callTexans vs Browns picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedBrowns 1, Texans 1
The other 2 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 2 Texans.
Texans vs Browns score predictions
1 pundit named a score; the median call is Browns by 1.
- Jared KochBrowns 21, Texans 20
Texans at Browns: how they come in
The Texans are 3-5; the Browns are 5-4 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 18 pundits put the Texans at 10.3 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Browns at 6.4 wins on average.
Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
- Record
- 3-5 · 209 scored, 192 allowed
- Last games
- W 44-22 at Chargers Week 9
- L 21-27 vs Giants Week 7
- W 34-31 at Jaguars Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 7th, defense 10th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 20 pundits · average 10.3 · 1 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 8 Texans games
- Record
- 5-4 · lost 2 straight · 161 scored, 196 allowed
- Last games
- L 22-23 at Saints Week 9
- L 6-27 at Steelers Week 8
- W 27-24 at Titans Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 25th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 6.4 · 3 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 9 Browns games
Texans and Browns players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Texans
- C.J. StroudStarting QB · QB
2,251 passing yards · 16 TD, 2 INT · 64.2% completions · 100 rushing yards · 8 games · 7th in the NFL in passing yards
C.J. Stroud: “if he continues his strong play, the Texans will be forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL”
“And if the Texans do wind up being forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, they'll be due to pay for it in the form of making some big sacrifices around a talented roster.” the article →
C.J. Stroud to play out his deal with no new contract
“they may be in a situation, barring a significant move here, where he ends up playing this thing out” the article →
- Woody MarksRB1 · RB
341 rushing yards on 95 carries · 2 TD · 15 catches for 98 · 8 games · 28th in the NFL in rushing yards
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“And in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers, there's a decent chance that trend could continue within the Texans' backfield, knowing that Montgomery could be set to miss more time.” the article →
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“So he's going to have this backfield to himself. He not only is going to get a vast majority of the carries while David Montgomery is out” the article →
- Nico CollinsWR1 · WR
28 catches for 384 yards · 4 TD · 6 games · 39th in the NFL in receiving yards
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nico Collins is going to remain WR1 as he has for the past three seasons.” the article →
“he played well in Week 1 but wasn't as good on Sunday without Nico Collins, who is expected to miss this Sunday's game against the also-winless Colts (Week 3)” the article →
- Dalton SchultzTE1 · TE
35 catches for 364 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 44th in the NFL in receiving yards
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Schultz a midrange TE2 for fantasy. (listed among late-round tight ends experts love to target)” the article →
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season with Jayden Higgons lost for the season to a torn ACL.” the article →
- Will Anderson Jr.Sack leader · DE
9.5 sacks · 18 solo tackles · 8 games · 1st in the NFL in sacks
Will Anderson Jr. to stay with Houston Texans
“DE Will Anderson, Texans ... Even if the Texans were considering dealing Anderson (they aren't), his no-trade clause would make that difficult.” the article →
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“That's it. Will Anderson, it was chalk... I'm not overthinking this one at all.” the article →
- Kamari LassiterTackle leader · CB
1 sack · 32 solo tackles · 8 games · 31st in the NFL in solo tackles
Kamari Lassiter to record 1 interceptions
“Kamari Lassiter Comes Alive With 1st INT of Season ... And who better than Kamari Lassiter to capitalize on that opportunity” the article →
Browns
- Shedeur SandersStarting QB · QB
299 passing yards · 2 TD, 0 INT · 64.7% completions · 3 games · 42nd in the NFL in passing yards
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“And it's going to happen for you, Shador... but you will be QB1 before this year is over.” the article →
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“It seems reasonable to think Sanders will remain the starter in Week 10.” the article →
- Quinshon JudkinsRB1 · RB
385 rushing yards on 116 carries · 3 TD · 22 catches for 136 · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a midrange or low-end RB2)
“Judkins is being drafted as a midrange or low-end RB2... the constraints of the Cleveland offense will almost certainly limit his touchdowns and hinder his efficiency. Quinshon Judkins looks like a volume trap.” the article →
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a top 24 running back)
“Quinn Sean Judkins as a top 24 running back on a horrible Cleveland Browns offense. Uh, no, thank you.” the article →
- Denzel BostonWR1 · WR
32 catches for 507 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season” the article →
Denzel Boston to make All-Rookie team
“don't be surprised if a couple of sleepers carve out spots on the All-Rookie team ... Browns WR Denzel Boston” the article →
- Harold Fannin Jr.TE1 · TE
37 catches for 453 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 28th in the NFL in receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn)
“Harold Fannin is coming off the board around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn... there are some gems to be mined at tight end in the middle rounds.” the article →
Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.” the article →
- Mason GrahamSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 5 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
- Carson SchwesingerTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 38 solo tackles · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns” the article →
Carson Schwesinger to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Carson Swessinger was rookie of the year. I think he takes the leap and could very well be talked about as, like, second, third best linebacker in the NFL after this season.” the article →
Every call on Texans at Browns
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- PendingMichael ConnorGame Outcome Picks2026 season
Houston Texans to beat Cleveland Browns
They will go take on the Cleveland Browns next weekend... I'm gonna say it. They should beat the Browns. I don't care what their record looks like this year.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 9, 2026 Cleveland Browns 21 — Texans 20
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