Game story
In Week 15 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-20, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 30–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +1.77 total EPA, and -5.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +20.56 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 4 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 F. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 D. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 D.Johnson Jr · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wilson — SEA · Passing
R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+20.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.55 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 53:07) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 45:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 45:43) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q2 40:01) — (10:01) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Holding, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 39:56) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q2 36:35) — (6:35) 6-T.Coons 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 30:00).
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 27 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 6-T.Coons 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 45:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Kearse (24-J.Bademosi). PENALTY on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at CLE 17 - No Play.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 29-D.Johnson Jr to SEA 8 for 13 yards (54-B.Wagner) [56-C.Avril]. FUMBLES (54-B.Wagner), ball out of bounds at SEA 8. Seattle challenged the pass comple
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse to SEA 37 for 22 yards (39-T.Gipson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson Jr right tackle pushed ob at SEA 15 for 39 yards (29-E.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Kearse (24-J.Bademosi). PENALTY on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at CLE 17 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
J.Manziel led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.77 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +13.8% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +20.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.264 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 57.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.541 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.4% | 54.4% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 7 drives, +5.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 8 drives, +22.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Manziel (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Wilson (SEA) 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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 53:13 · SEA 7 · Score 6-0
(8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 53:07 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 45:47 · CLE 3 · Score 7-6
(:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 45:43 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 40:01 · CLE 6 · Score 7-13
(10:01) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Holding, declined. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:56 · CLE 15 · Score 7-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 36:35 · SEA 16 · Score 10-14
(6:35) 6-T.Coons 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 31:00 · CLE 31 · Score 10-17
(1:00) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · CLE 9 · Score 10-20
(:00) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. Untimed down due to defensive penalty on previous play. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 27 · Score 10-26
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · CLE 15 · Score 10-27
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 9:07 · SEA 19 · Score 13-27
(9:07) 6-T.Coons 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · CLE 12 · Score 13-30
(3:37) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 30-13 in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-20.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 13, Seattle Seahawks 30 (CLE 13-30 SEA) in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-20.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Seattle Seahawks 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass) (Q1 53:13) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 45:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 40:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 36:35, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 31:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q4 9:07, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 48.7% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.77 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 55.3% completion, +13.8% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +20.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +20.56 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.55 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.1%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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