Game story
In Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-05, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 27–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Watson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +2.92 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Cooper (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.25 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (13:16) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune pass short right intended for 2-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward [99-Z.Smith] at ARI 49. 21-D.Ward to ARI 49 for no gain (2-M.Brown).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleveland Browns | 13 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +12.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 2 D. Watson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 3 K. Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 4 D. Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.21 EPA/play
- 7 Z. Pascal · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.45 EPA/play
- 8 C. Tillman · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · -0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Cooper — CLE · Receiving
A. Cooper posted the highest total EPA (+12.25) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.71 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (9:38) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune sacked at ARI 12 for -8 yards (93-S.Harris). FUMBLES (93-S.Harris), RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at ARI 12. 95-M.Garrett to ARI 11 for 1 yard (74-D.Humphries).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Njoku (D. Watson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — K. Hunt
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hopkins
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hopkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q2 44:18); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass deflected by 55 D.Stills; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 36:48) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 7-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 23:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 23:07) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-98-R.Lopez was injured during the play.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q4 7:48) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 43:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune pass short right intended for 2-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward [99-Z.Smith] at ARI 49. 21-D.Ward to ARI 49 for no gain (2-M.Brown).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 47:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at ARI 13 for 59 yards (34-J.Thompson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete short right to 84-J.Akins.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 41:28) — (11:28) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt up the middle to ARI 38 for 2 yards (7-K.White; 3-B.Baker).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:43) — (3:43) 15-C.Tune sacked at ARI 27 for -10 yards (96-J.Elliott).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune sacked at ARI 12 for -8 yards (93-S.Harris). FUMBLES (93-S.Harris), RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at ARI 12. 95-M.Garrett to ARI 11 for 1 yard (74-D.Humphries).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper to ARI 3 for 49 yards (33-A.Hamilton; 3-B.Baker).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 43:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune pass short right intended for 2-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward [99-Z.Smith] at ARI 49. 21-D.Ward to ARI 49 for no gain (2-M.Brown).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune pass deep left intended for 85-T.McBride INTERCEPTED by 44-S.Takitaki at CLE 24. 44-S.Takitaki to CLE 24 for no gain (84-E.Higgins; 85-T.McBride).
Quarterback report card
D.Watson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.92 total EPA
- C.Tune (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 32.4% completion · -17.3% CPOE · -1.01 EPA/play · -34.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.544 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 23.9% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -1.009 | +0.084 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.283 | -0.224 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.544 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 76.1% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.54), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -36.47 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -5.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Cooper (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Tune (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 44:18 · ARI 12 · Score 0-3
(14:18) 7-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on ARI-55-D.Stills, Defensive Offside, declined. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · ARI 11 · Score 0-9
(6:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass deflected by 55 D.Stills - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 36:48 · ARI 15 · Score 0-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · ARI 27 · Score 0-13
(:04) 7-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 23:09 · ARI 5 · Score 0-19
(8:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 23:07 · ARI 15 · Score 0-20
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:52 · ARI 3 · Score 0-26
(7:52) 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-98-R.Lopez was injured during the play. - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 7:48 · ARI 15 · Score 0-27
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-0 in Week 9, 2023 on 2023-11-05.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 27 (ARI 0-27 CLE) in Week 9, 2023 on 2023-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 13; Final: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass) (Q2 36:52) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (D. Watson pass) (Q3 23:09) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 7:52) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 44:18, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Watson (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA. C. Tune (Arizona Cardinals), 32.4% completion, -17.3% CPOE, -1.01 EPA per dropback, -34.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
A. Cooper (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +12.25 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.71 EPA): (9:38) (Shotgun) 15-C.Tune sacked at ARI 12 for -8 yards (93-S.Harris). FUMBLES (93-S.Harris), RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at ARI 12. 95-M.Garrett to ARI 11 for 1 yard (74-D.Hump. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.2%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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