The Indianapolis Colts made a slow start to let the Cleveland Browns open up a 14-7 lead at half time in their NFL clash this evening.

Both sides struggled to get their offenses going in the first quarter, but the Browns opened the scoring when Desmond Bryant forced a fumble from Andrew Luck just outside the endzone, leaving teammate Craig Robertson to recover it for a touchdown.

Kicker Billy Cundiff could have extended their lead, but he sliced the ball well wide to leave the Colts just a touchdown behind.

The visitors quickly capitalised, with Luck keeping the ball himself once the Indianapolis offense was back on the field, running it in for a 12-yard touchdown.

However, Cleveland hit their stride just before the break, resulting in a touchdown for Isaiah Crowell to leave the AFC North side ahead.