Bengals 3–24 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.0% completion, -18.2% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Cleveland Browns), 45.7% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.95 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

D. Watson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.49 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill (95-Z.Carter) at CIN 30. 23-D.Hill pushed ob at 50 for 20 yards (71-J.Wills). Penalty on.

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 24–3 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 0–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hil…
Game date: 2023-09-10

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–3 on 2023-09-10. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +5.49 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 11 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	0	3	0	0	0	3
Cleveland Browns	10	3	11	0	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 24

+3CLE 24

+3CIN 25

CIN 3

+2CIN 2

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:19FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 24
Score
0-3
(14:19) 7-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:22TD
Desmond Watson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 13
Score
0-9
(:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:17XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
0-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:48FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 24
Score
3-10
(11:48) 2-E.McPherson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:25FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 16
Score
3-13
(2:25) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:33FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 25
Score
3-16
(11:33) 7-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:14TD
Harrison Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
3-22
(9:14) 53-N.Harris and 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:11Safety
Desmond Watson
Points+2
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
3-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Desmond Watson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
2Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4Jordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
5David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
6Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
7Elijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Desmond Watson — CLE · Rushing

Desmond Watson posted the highest total EPA (+5.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.83 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (-5.54 EPA): (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill (95-Z.Carter) at CIN 30. 23-D.Hill pushed ob at 50 for 20 yards (71-J.Wills). Penalty on CLE-77-W.Teller, Offensive Holding, dec

Quarterback report card

Joe Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -18.2% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -16.65 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.411	-0.097
Offensive success rate	19.5%	41.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.497	-0.256
Rush EPA/play	-0.240	-0.047
Defensive EPA/play	+0.097	+0.411
Defensive success rate	58.4%	80.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.41), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.41 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.10 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -31.63 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -8.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Desmond Watson (Q2 0:22)
Cleveland Browns — Harrison Bryant (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 9:14)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 14:19)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 11:48)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 2:25)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 11:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 7-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:17) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q3 11:48) — (11:48) 2-E.McPherson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 11–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 7-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) 53-N.Harris and 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson to CIN 25 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CIN 25. 4-D.Watson to CIN 24 for 1 yard. Handoff to 34-J.Ford to CIN 16 for 8 yards (57-G.Pratt; 33-N.Scott). FUMBLES (57-G [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.57]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill (95-Z.Carter) at CIN 30. 23-D.Hill pushed ob at 50 for 20 yards (71-J.Wills). Penalty on CLE-77-W.Teller, Of [WPA -9.9% · EPA -5.54]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb left tackle to CIN 26 for 17 yards (22-C.Awuzie). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.13]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.63]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:47) — (8:47) 10-B.Robbins punts 38 yards to end zone, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Touchback. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -1.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill (95-Z.Carter) at CIN 30. 23-D.Hill pushed ob at 50 for 20 yards (71-J.Wills). Penalty on CLE-77-W.Teller, Of [WPA -9.9% · EPA -5.54]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson to CIN 25 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CIN 25. 4-D.Watson to CIN 24 for 1 yard. Handoff to 34-J.Ford to CIN 16 for 8 yards (57-G.Pratt; 33-N.Scott). FUMBLES (57-G [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.57]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 18 for -13 yards (95-M.Garrett). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.90]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.63]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 14:19 · CIN 24 · Score 0-3
(14:19) 7-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · CIN 13 · Score 0-9
(:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · CIN 15 · Score 0-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 11:48 · CLE 24 · Score 3-10
(11:48) 2-E.McPherson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 2:25 · CIN 16 · Score 3-13
(2:25) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:33 · CIN 25 · Score 3-16
(11:33) 7-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · CIN 3 · Score 3-22
(9:14) 53-N.Harris and 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 9:11 · CIN 2 · Score 3-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Burrow (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Desmond Watson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2023-09-10?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3 in Week 1, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 11; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 0:22) Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Bryant (D. Watson pass) (Q4 9:14) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 14:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 11:48, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 2:25, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 11:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.0% completion, -18.2% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 45.7% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.95 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.49 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (9:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hill (95-Z.Carter) at CIN 30. 23-D.Hill pushed ob at 50 for 20 yards (71-J.Wills). Penalty on.

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