Judkins leads Browns to 31-6 win over Dolphins with 3 rushing TDs

CLEVELAND, Ohio The Cleveland Browns relied on rookie running back Quinshon Judkins and a opportunistic defense to beat the Miami Dolphins 31-6 on Sunday, handing Judkins a breakout performance that included 84 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Browns snapped a recent offensive slump. The victory featured a 46-yard touchdown run by Judkins, two wildcat touchdowns on direct snaps inside the 10 yard line, and a defensive touchdown on an interception return that helped put the game out of reach.

Judkins carried a season-high 25 times and produced Cleveland's longest play from scrimmage this year with the 46-yard score, which he said came from a familiar wildcat look. "Something that I ran in college, so I'm familiar with it," Judkins said. "So when coach Tommy Rees and coach Duce Staley told me that we’ll be putting it in, I had a smile on my face." He credited the offensive line for creating running lanes, singling out right guard Wyatt Teller and right tackle KT Leveston for work on the long run.

The Browns defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions and a special teams fumble, and cornerback Tyson Campbell returned a pick for a touchdown on the first...