Browns 41–16 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2021

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.3% completion, +9.3% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -18.44 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 58.3% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +12.48 total passing EPA.

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

B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill]..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 41–16 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 24–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Baker Mayfield
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Wa…
Game date: 2021-11-07

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41–16 on 2021-11-07. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +12.48 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	17	10	7	0	41
Cincinnati Bengals	7	3	0	6	0	16

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CLE 3

CLE 11

+1CLE 20

CIN 60

+3CLE 9

CIN 70

CLE 2

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:58TD
Denzel Ward
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
6-0
(8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 1. 21-D.Ward for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:43XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-0
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:16TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 11
Score
7-6
(4:16) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:10XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 20
Score
7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:53TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
13-7
(14:53) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:45XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
14-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 10:18TD
Donovan Peoples-Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 60
Score
20-7
(10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 10:10XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
21-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 4:14FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 10
Score
24-7
(4:14) 3-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:05FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
24-10
(:05) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:10TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 70
Score
30-10
(8:10) 24-N.Chubb left end for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:00XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
31-10
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 5:17FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
34-10
(5:17) 3-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:54TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
34-16
(13:54) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 4:31TD
David Njoku
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 18
Score
40-16
(4:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 4:27XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
41-16
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.48 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
2Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +9.42 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
3Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
4Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
6David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
7Demetric Felton Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
8Drew Sample · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 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

Baker Mayfield — CLE · Passing

Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+12.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Baker Mayfield's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].

Biggest single play (-11.93 EPA): Joe Burrow — (8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 1. 21-D.Ward for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +9.3% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -18.44 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +12.48 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.126	-0.253
Offensive success rate	38.8%	42.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.520	-0.378
Rush EPA/play	+0.098	-0.081
Defensive EPA/play	+0.253	-0.126
Defensive success rate	57.8%	61.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -22.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +8.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Denzel Ward (Q1 8:58)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q1 4:16)
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q2 14:53)
Cleveland Browns — Donovan Peoples-Jones (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 10:18)
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q3 8:10)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q4 13:54)
Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 4:31)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 4:14)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 0:05)
Cleveland Browns — Chase McLaughlin (Q3 5:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 1. 21-D.Ward for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 8:43) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 20 (Q1 4:10) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 14:45) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 60 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 10:10) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 3-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 70 (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 24-N.Chubb left end for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 8:00) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 3-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 4:27) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 1. 21-D.Ward for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.2% · EPA -11.93]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill]. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +4.89]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 24-N.Chubb ran ob at CIN 38 for 23 yards. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.03]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 85-T.Higgins ran ob at CLE 22 for 20 yards. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.35]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins to CIN 36 for 11 yards (23-T.Hill). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 1. 21-D.Ward for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.2% · EPA -11.93]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 24-N.Chubb left end for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.0% · EPA +6.04]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson (21-D.Ward) at CIN 39. 43-J.Johnson to CIN 8 for 31 yards (71-R.Reiff). [WPA -2.2% · EPA -5.95]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase to CIN 44 for 5 yards (43-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (43-J.Johnson), RECOVERED by CLE-38-A.Green at CIN 46. 38-A.Green pushed ob at CIN 30 for 16 yard [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 8:58 · CLE 3 · Score 6-0
(8:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 1. 21-D.Ward for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 8:43 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 4:16 · CLE 11 · Score 7-6
(4:16) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 4:10 · CLE 20 · Score 7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 14:53 · CIN 1 · Score 13-7
(14:53) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:45 · CIN 15 · Score 14-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 10:18 · CIN 60 · Score 20-7
(10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 10:10 · CIN 15 · Score 21-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 4:14 · CIN 10 · Score 24-7
(4:14) 3-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CLE 9 · Score 24-10
(:05) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 8:10 · CIN 70 · Score 30-10
(8:10) 24-N.Chubb left end for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:00 · CIN 15 · Score 31-10
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:17 · CIN 6 · Score 34-10
(5:17) 3-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · CLE 2 · Score 34-16
(13:54) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · CIN 18 · Score 40-16
(4:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:27 · CIN 15 · Score 41-16
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

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.
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-11-07?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41-16 in Week 9, 2021.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 41, Cincinnati Bengals 16.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Ward (Q1 8:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 4:16) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 14:53) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Peoples-Jones (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 10:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q3 8:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 13:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 4:31) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 4:14, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 5:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.3% completion, +9.3% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -18.44 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 58.3% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +12.48 total passing EPA.

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

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (10:18) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill]..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

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