Watch: Browns' Cooper makes incredible catch against Texans

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Browns WR Amari Cooper makes incredible catch against Texans

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 12/24/23

Amari Cooper's amazing catch against the Houston Texans defied description.

On a fourth-and-8 at the Texans' 30-yard line, Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco scrambled and lobbed an errant pass. The star wide receiver, however, tracked it down, managed to stay in bounds and secured the remarkable catch.

AMARI COOPER ARE YOU FOR REAL?!

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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2023

What a day for Coop.

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— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2023

Later in the drive, Flacco threw a seven-yard TD to the four-time Pro Bowler, and the Browns had a two-point conversion, giving them a 28-7 lead with 2:35 remaining in the third quarter. Thus far, Cooper has 10 receptions for 252 yards and two TDs.

Cleveland (9-5) has started four different signal-callers this season, including Flacco. Despite the QB carousel, it hasn't affected Cooper. Through 14 games, the former first-round pick has 61 receptions for 985 yards and three TDs.

Don't be surprised if the 29-year-old earns his first All-Pro nod this season. He's clearly deserving and is one of few pass-catchers who can thrive despite dysfunction at QB.

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