Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 35–20 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 28–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Baker Mayfield
- Top passer
- Jeff Driskel
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton Aborted. 53-B.Price FUMBLES at CIN 34, RECOVERED by CLE-90-E…
- Game date
- 2018-11-25
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35–20 on 2018-11-25. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +24.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(9:16) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-57-V.Rey was injured during the play.
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(1:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(9:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(2:30) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 15-J.Ross for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(13:02) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-D.Fells for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(5:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:00) 6-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:16TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:16) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-57-V.Rey was injured during the play.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:11XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:43TD ACA. CallawayPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 13-0
(1:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:37XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:27TD David NjokuPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 20-0
(9:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:18XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 21-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:30TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 14
- Score
- 27-0
(2:30) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:25XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 28-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:34TD Josh RossPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 28-6
(:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 15-J.Ross for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 28-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 13:02TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 34-7
(13:02) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-D.Fells for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:56XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 35-7
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:01TD Tyler BoydPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 28
- Score
- 35-13
(5:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 4:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 35-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:00TD Jeff DriskelPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 35-20
(8:00) 6-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +24.06 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 2A. Callaway · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4
Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 5David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 7Jeff Driskel · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.31 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.41 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 (+24.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Baker Mayfield's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:30) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.34 EPA): Andy Dalton — (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton Aborted. 53-B.Price FUMBLES at CIN 34, RECOVERED by CLE-90-E.Ogbah at CIN 7. 90-E.Ogbah to CIN 7 for no gain (14-A.Dalton). {Price charged with fumble due to snapping bal
Quarterback report card
Jeff Driskel led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jeff Driskel (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.31 total EPA
- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.80 EPA/play · +24.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.180 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.802 | +0.144 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.392 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.180 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 46.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -5.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +14.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- Cleveland Browns — A. Callaway (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Josh Ross (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Fells (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Jeff Driskel pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Jeff Driskel
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-57-V.Rey was injured during the play.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 9:11) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 1:37) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 9:18) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 2:25) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 15-J.Ross for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:32) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-D.Fells for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 12:56) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 4:56) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) 6-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 29-D.Johnson to CIN 19 for 23 yards (30-J.Bates).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 28-J.Mixon pushed ob at CLE 35 for 12 yards (53-J.Schobert).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 4-R.Bullock 54 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-M.Garrett), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton Aborted. 53-B.Price FUMBLES at CIN 34, RECOVERED by CLE-90-E.Ogbah at CIN 7. 90-E.Ogbah to CIN 7 for no gain (14-A.Dalton). {Price charged with fumble due to snapping bal
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 28-J.Mixon up the middle to CLE 47 for no gain (55-G.Avery).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton Aborted. 53-B.Price FUMBLES at CIN 34, RECOVERED by CLE-90-E.Ogbah at CIN 7. 90-E.Ogbah to CIN 7 for no gain (14-A.Dalton). {Price charged with fumble due to snapping bal
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard to CLE 30 for 12 yards (55-G.Avery).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass deep middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Kindred [95-M.Garrett] at CLE -5. Touchback. PENALTY on CLE-55-G.Avery, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass incomplete short right to 19-A.Tate (21-D.Ward).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 9:16 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(9:16) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-57-V.Rey was injured during the play. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:11 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 1:43 · CIN 13 · Score 13-0
(1:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 1:37 · CIN 15 · Score 14-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:27 · CIN 6 · Score 20-0
(9:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:18 · CIN 15 · Score 21-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:30 · CIN 14 · Score 27-0
(2:30) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 2:25 · CIN 15 · Score 28-0
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · CLE 2 · Score 28-6
(:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 15-J.Ross for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · CLE 15 · Score 28-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 13:02 · CIN 6 · Score 34-7
(13:02) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-D.Fells for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 12:56 · CIN 15 · Score 35-7
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:01 · CLE 28 · Score 35-13
(5:01) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 4:56 · CLE 15 · Score 35-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · CLE 2 · Score 35-20
(8:00) 6-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Jeff Driskel (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2018-11-25?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-20 in Week 12, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 35, Cincinnati Bengals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 9:16) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Callaway (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 1:43) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 9:27) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 2:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Ross (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Fells (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 13:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Driskel pass) (Q3 5:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Driskel (Q4 8:00) 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 (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.6% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.31 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 63.3% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.80 EPA per dropback, +24.06 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 +24.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:30) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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