Game story
In Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-12-20, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 20–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +21.70 total EPA, and +23.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton ran ob at CLE 18 for 35 yards (29-S.Redwine).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +21.70 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 R. Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 3 J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4 D. Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 C. McCoy · New York Giants · Passing · +3.12 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7 A. Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 A. Morris · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Mayfield — CLE · Passing
B. Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+21.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.43 EPA) came from New York Giants: (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton ran ob at CLE 18 for 35 yards (29-S.Redwine).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — A. Hooper (B. Mayfield pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass)
- Cleveland Browns — N. Chubb
Field goals
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q1 49:17) — (4:17) 5-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 42:31) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:27).
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 12:53) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton ran ob at CLE 18 for 35 yards (29-S.Redwine).
- New York Giants (Q2 35:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 22-W.Gallman Jr. left guard to CLE 5 for 1 yard (42-K.Joseph; 29-S.Redwine).
- New York Giants (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Dixon pass incomplete short middle to 65-N.Gates.
- New York Giants (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle) 41-A.Morris up the middle to CLE 37 for 12 yards (42-K.Joseph).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton ran ob at CLE 18 for 35 yards (29-S.Redwine).
- New York Giants (Q2 35:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 22-W.Gallman Jr. left guard to CLE 5 for 1 yard (42-K.Joseph; 29-S.Redwine).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short left to 81-A.Hooper (97-D.Lawrence II).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 82-R.Higgins to CLE 39 for 20 yards (20-J.Love).
Quarterback report card
B.Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 77.1% completion · +23.2% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +21.70 total EPA
- C.McCoy (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.157 | -0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.620 | +0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.238 | -0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.059 | -0.157 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 7 drives, +12.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 8 drives, -3.69 total EPA, 2 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.
- B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Mayfield (CLE) 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.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 49:17 · CLE 19 · Score 0-3
(4:17) 5-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 42:36 · NYG 2 · Score 6-3
(12:36) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 42:31 · NYG 15 · Score 7-3
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:27 · NYG 2 · Score 13-3
(:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 80-J.Landry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-80-J.Landry, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:57 · NYG 1 · Score 19-3
(12:57) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 12:53 · NYG 15 · Score 20-3
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 4:12 · CLE 21 · Score 20-6
(4:12) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Giants 20-6 in Week 15, 2020 on 2020-12-20.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 20, New York Giants 6 (CLE 20-6 NYG) in Week 15, 2020 on 2020-12-20.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, New York Giants 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 13, New York Giants 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, New York Giants 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, New York Giants 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hooper (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 42:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 30:27) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 12:57) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q1 49:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 4:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants?
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 77.1% completion, +23.2% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +21.70 total passing EPA. C. McCoy (New York Giants), 55.9% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants?
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +21.70 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.43 EPA): (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton ran ob at CLE 18 for 35 yards (29-S.Redwine).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.9%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
