Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 31–14 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 0–24 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dav. Bell
- Top passer
- Jeff Driskel
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-01-07
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 31–14 on 2024-01-07. Dav. Bell posted a game-high +9.63 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(6:11) 61-C.Ford reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(9:23) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(2:00) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(3:37) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(2:39) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep right to 18-Dav.Bell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:11TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 0-6
(6:11) 61-C.Ford reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:07XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:53TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 0-13
(:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:48XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 0-14
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:23TD Andrei IosivasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 0-20
(9:23) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:19XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 0-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:00FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 27
- Score
- 0-24
(2:00) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:37TD Andrei IosivasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 0-30
(3:37) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:32XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 0-31
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 8:51TD Jeff DriskelPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 31
- Score
- 6-31
(8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 8:45XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-31
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:39TD Jeff DriskelPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 13-31
(2:39) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep right to 18-Dav.Bell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:34XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-31
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dav. Bell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 2
Christian Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 3Andrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4
Trenton Irwin · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play - 5Jake Browning · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.63 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.30 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7Christian Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8
Jonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.15 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
Dav. Bell — CLE · Receiving
Dav. Bell posted the highest total EPA (+9.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.41 EPA per play.
Dav. Bell's top snap (+5.45 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jeff Driskel led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jeff Driskel (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -9.88 total EPA
- Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.173 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 53.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.015 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.3% | 63.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.17 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +6.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -12.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon
- Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Jake Browning pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Jake Browning pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Jake Browning pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Jeff Driskel
- Cleveland Browns — Jeff Driskel
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 61-C.Ford reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 6:07) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 0:48) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:19) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 3:32) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 31 (Q4 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 8:45) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep right to 18-Dav.Bell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 2:34) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep middle to 15-C.Jones to CLE 24 for 35 yards (29-C.Mitchell).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 37-Da.Bell at CLE 22. 37-Da.Bell to CLE 24 for 2 yards (16-T.Irwin).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left intended for 19-C.Tillman INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Battle [91-T.Hendrickson] at CIN 45. 27-J.Battle ran ob at CIN 45 for no gain.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel sacked at CLE 17 for -9 yards (sack split by 92-B.Hill and 91-T.Hendrickson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle to CLE 39 for 16 yards (37-Da.Bell, 33-R.Hickman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle) 12-J.Driskel pass short left intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson (58-J.Ossai) [58-J.Ossai] at CIN 40. 55-L.Wilson pushed ob at CLE 34 for 26 yards (56-L.Wypler).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 37-Da.Bell at CLE 22. 37-Da.Bell to CLE 24 for 2 yards (16-T.Irwin).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep middle to 15-C.Jones to CLE 24 for 35 yards (29-C.Mitchell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 6:11 · CLE 1 · Score 0-6
(6:11) 61-C.Ford reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 6:07 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:53 · CLE 6 · Score 0-13
(:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:23 · CLE 3 · Score 0-20
(9:23) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:19 · CLE 15 · Score 0-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 27 · Score 0-24
(2:00) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:37 · CLE 7 · Score 0-30
(3:37) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:32 · CLE 15 · Score 0-31
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:51 · CIN 31 · Score 6-31
(8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:45 · CIN 15 · Score 7-31
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:39 · CIN 24 · Score 13-31
(2:39) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep right to 18-Dav.Bell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:34 · CIN 15 · Score 14-31
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Dav. Bell (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jeff Driskel (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Jake Browning (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2024-01-07?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 31-14 in Week 18, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 6:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (J. Browning pass) (Q1 0:53) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Browning pass) (Q2 9:23) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Browning pass) (Q3 3:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Driskel (Q4 8:51) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Driskel (Q4 2:39) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 2:00, 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?
Jeff Driskel (Cleveland Browns), 40.6% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -9.88 total passing EPA. Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Dav. Bell (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.45 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 12-J.Driskel pass deep left to 18-Dav.Bell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W
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