BEREA, Ohio - Brian Hoyer will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns Sunday when they host the Indianpolis Colts, the team confirmed Wednesday.
"After thorough evaluation and talking to the staff, we feel Brian gives us the best opportunity to win on Sunday," head coach Mike Pettine said. "This is a football decision and those are always going to be based on what we think is best for our team."
The Cleveland native has thrown 11 touchdowns this season and holds a 10-5 record with the team in his career.
Though he threw five interceptions and no touchdowns in his last two outings with the team.
Including two at Buffalo last week, resulting in his being benched in the fourth quarter of that game, a 26-10 defeat.
Johnny Manziel entered that contest and led the Browns on their only touchdown-scoring drive on the day.
Browns coaches, however, felt Hoyer gave the team their best chance, who enjoys a cordial relationship with his teammates in the locker room.
"Brian has led our team to a 7-5 record," Pettine added. "I'm confident that we can get the entire offense playing at the level needed to accimplish the goals we set at the beginning of the season. Those goals are still very much attainable."
Cleveland is seeking their first playoff berth since after their 2002 season.
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