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NFL: Houston 14, Cleveland 6


Published: Dec. 31, 2006 at 7:17 PM
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HOUSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Chris Taylor rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown Sunday to lead the Houston Texans to a 14-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Taylor carried the ball 20 times. Anthony Maddox returned a fumble 47 yards for Houston's other TD. The Texans (6-10) won three of their last five games.

David Carr completed 9-of-15 passes for 86 yards.

Kicker Phil Dawson accounted for the only Cleveland points with two field goals.

Charlie Frye was 25-of-34 passing for 187 yards with an interception. Kellen Winslow had 11 catches for 93 yards for Cleveland (4-12), which lost its last four games. Reuben Droughns added 83 yards rushing on 19 carries.

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