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NFL · Week 7 · October 20, 2013 · 11 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers: 2013 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat Browns 31–13 in Week 7

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 13–31 Week 7 finish.

Cleveland Browns 13 3–4
Final 13–31
Green Bay Packers 31 4–2 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
13–31
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–17 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
B. Weeden
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 20, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Josh Cameron 7 REC · 55 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ogbonnaya 4 CAR · 15 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Whittaker 5 CAR · 11 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 25/44 · 266 YDS · 3 TD +16.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Boykin 8 REC · 103 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Finley 5 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 31–13 in Week 7 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-20, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+6.0% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-20, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -11.37 total EPA, and -14.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+6.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (11:39) 5-S.Lanning punts 42 yards to GB 38, Center-57-C.Yount, fair catch by 33-M.Hyde. PENALTY on GB-85-J.Stoneburner, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 20 - No Play.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns0337013
Green Bay Packers143014031

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.33 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Boykin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  6. 6 C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. White · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8 E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

A. Rodgers — GB · Passing

A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+16.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.02 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (6:13) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 57:29)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q1 48:48)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:33)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Cameron (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 6:13)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Boykin (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:52)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q2 35:15)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 30:06)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q3 20:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q1 57:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 57:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 48:48) — (3:48) 27-E.Lacy left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 48:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q2 35:15) — (5:15) 8-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q3 20:07) — (5:07) 8-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 6:09) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 20 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:39) — (11:39) 5-S.Lanning punts 42 yards to GB 38, Center-57-C.Yount, fair catch by 33-M.Hyde. PENALTY on GB-85-J.Stoneburner, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 20 - No Play. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.26]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 31-D.House at GB 33. 31-D.House to GB 44 for 11 yards (15-D.Bess). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 11-J.Boykin to CLE 39 for 15 yards (21-C.Owens). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +2.18]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:56) — (13:56) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 88-J.Finley to CLE 14 for 26 yards (23-J.Haden, 52-D.Jackson). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +2.02]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete short right to 35-F.Whittaker (57-J.Lattimore). [WPA -4.3% · EPA -1.55]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.6% · EPA +4.02]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:30) — 8-T.Masthay kicks 71 yards from GB 35 to CLE -6. 80-T.Benjamin to GB 20 for 86 yards (33-M.Hyde). [WPA +0.6% · EPA +3.76]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 31-D.House at GB 33. 31-D.House to GB 44 for 11 yards (15-D.Bess). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 11-J.Boykin to CLE 1 for 39 yards (43-T.Ward). [WPA +1.8% · EPA +3.52]

Quarterback report card

B.Weeden led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B.Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 50 dropbacks · 34.0% completion · -14.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.37 total EPA
  • A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +16.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatCleveland BrownsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.009+0.176
Offensive success rate43.7%48.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.227+0.371
Rush EPA/play+0.066-0.036
Defensive EPA/play-0.176+0.009
Defensive success rate51.7%56.3%

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -0.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +15.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • B. Weeden (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
  • A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 57:29 · CLE 10 · Score 0-6
    (12:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 57:22 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 48:48 · CLE 1 · Score 0-13
    (3:48) 27-E.Lacy left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 48:44 · CLE 2 · Score 0-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 35:15 · GB 28 · Score 3-14
    (5:15) 8-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · CLE 8 · Score 3-17
    (:06) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 20:07 · GB 26 · Score 6-17
    (5:07) 8-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:33 · CLE 1 · Score 6-23
    (8:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:30 · CLE 2 · Score 6-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · GB 2 · Score 12-24
    (6:13) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:09 · GB 2 · Score 13-24
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:52 · CLE 20 · Score 13-30
    (3:52) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · CLE 2 · Score 13-31
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cleveland Browns 31-13 in Week 7, 2013 on 2013-10-20.

What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers?

The final score was Cleveland Browns 13, Green Bay Packers 31 (CLE 13-31 GB) in Week 7, 2013 on 2013-10-20.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Green Bay Packers 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 57:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q1 48:48) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 6:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Boykin (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:52) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 35:15, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 20:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 34.0% completion, -14.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.37 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 56.8% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +16.33 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Green Bay Packers?

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +16.33 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.02 EPA): (6:13) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +6.0%.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W