Cooper has franchise-record 265 yards receiving as Browns keep AFC North hopes alive

The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. HOUSTON — Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion to move the Cleveland Browns closer to a playoff berth with a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Browns (10-5) maintain a 16% chance of winning the AFC North, according to The New York Times’ playoff simulator. They they trail the Ravens (11-3). Cooper’s performance moved him atop the Browns’ record book ahead of Josh Gordon, who had 261...