Game story
In Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-03, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 36–19 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -8.30 total EPA, and -8.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (6:51) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 34. 43-J.Johnson to CLE 24 for 42 yards (64-G.Christian, 77-W.Teller).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 36 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +8.41 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 D. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3 H. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 K. Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 J. Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 7 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 P. Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — LA · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+8.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.33 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (6:51) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 34. 43-J.Johnson to CLE 24 for 42 yards (64-G.Christian, 77-W.Teller).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — P. Nacua (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass)
- Cleveland Browns — H. Bryant (J. Flacco pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Havrisik
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hopkins
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Havrisik
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hopkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LA 24 (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-0-B.Young, Defensive Offside, declined.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 55:18) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 51:33) — (6:33) 8-L.Havrisik 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 70 (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-P.Nacua for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 48:59) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 32:11) — (2:11) 7-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 8-L.Havrisik 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) 7-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 15:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-D.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 15:39) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 16–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:48) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 1:56) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the LA 99 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 91-K.Turner and 99-A.Donald)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 34. 43-J.Johnson to CLE 24 for 42 yards (64-G.Christian, 77-W.Teller).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-P.Nacua for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 34:37) — (4:37) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right to 8-E.Moore ran ob at LA 38 for 42 yards (1-D.Kendrick). Los Angeles Rams challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-D.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 34. 43-J.Johnson to CLE 24 for 42 yards (64-G.Christian, 77-W.Teller).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-P.Nacua for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-L.Havrisik 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper to LA 43 for 22 yards (44-A.Witherspoon).
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.30 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.173 | +0.221 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -9.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +5.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Stafford (LA) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 55:26 · LA 24 · Score 6-0
(10:26) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-0-B.Young, Defensive Offside, declined. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 55:18 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 51:33 · CLE 26 · Score 7-3
(6:33) 8-L.Havrisik 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 49:08 · CLE 70 · Score 7-9
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-P.Nacua for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 48:59 · CLE 15 · Score 7-10
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 32:11 · LA 22 · Score 10-10
(2:11) 7-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · CLE 9 · Score 10-13
(:05) 8-L.Havrisik 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 10-13
END QUARTER 2 - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 20:02 · LA 6 · Score 13-13
(5:02) 7-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 15:45 · CLE 7 · Score 13-19
(:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-D.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 15:39 · CLE 15 · Score 13-20
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · LA 8 · Score 19-20
(8:56) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:51 · CLE 3 · Score 19-26
(3:51) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 3:48 · CLE 15 · Score 19-27
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 1 · Score 19-33
(2:00) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · CLE 15 · Score 19-34
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 0:42 · LA 99 · Score 19-36
(:42) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 91-K.Turner and 99-A.Donald).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 36-19 in Week 13, 2023 on 2023-12-03.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 19, Los Angeles Rams 36 (CLE 19-36 LA) in Week 13, 2023 on 2023-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Los Angeles Rams 16; Final: Cleveland Browns 19, Los Angeles Rams 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 55:26) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — P. Nacua (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 49:08) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 15:45) Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Bryant (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 8:56) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 3:51) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Rams field goal — L. Havrisik (Q1 51:33, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 32:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — L. Havrisik (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 20:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Flacco (Cleveland Browns), 47.9% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.30 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 57.9% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +8.41 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.33 EPA): (6:51) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA 34. 43-J.Johnson to CLE 24 for 42 yards (64-G.Christian, 77-W.Teller).. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.6%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
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