The entire UCSS panel picked the Cleveland Browns to beat the Houston Texans.

Jason & G picked the Browns to reach the Super Bowl.

The dream ended in catastrophic fashion Saturday when CJ Stroud and the Texans boat raced the Browns out of NRG Stadium, 4514.

Everything that could have went wrong for Joe Flacco and the Browns, did go wrong.

So how was everyone so wrong? Let's dive into it.

From ESPN's recap:

"As the games get bigger, C.J. Stroud just keeps getting better.

The rookie became the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game after throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and the Houston Texans returned two interceptions by Joe Flacco for scores in a 4514 rout of the Cleveland Browns in a wildcard matchup Saturday.

“C.J. is the reason why we’re in this position,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He’s special, a special young man. Special player. Continues to shine no matter how big the moment is.

"Our whole team is leaning on him and he has the shoulders to carry that weight.”

Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft last April, is also the highestdrafted rookie QB to win in the postseason. He picked apart Cleveland’s vaunted defense, throwing touchdown passes of 15 yards to Nico Collins, 76 to Brevin Jordan and 37 to Dalton Schultz.

“It’s been a heck of a year and I thank God, I can just go another week with my teammates,” Stroud said. “This is like a dream come true.”

At 22 years and 102 days old, Stroud passed Michael Vick, who was 22 years, 192 days old in 2002 when his Falcons beat the Packers.

“I’m super blessed to be considered with a great name like Michael Vick, who was my favorite quarterback growing up,” he said. “And hopefully I can make it two (wins).”

Stroud threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns before halftime as the Texans built a 2414 lead. The defense took over after that, with Steven Nelson and Christian Harris returning interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive drives in the third quarter to extend the lead to 3814."
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