Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at TEN 5 for 22 yards (54-A.Williamson)..

Browns 26–28 Titans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2016

Game story

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Cleveland Browns 28–26 in Week 6 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-16, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+11.5% win probability) came in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-16, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 28–26 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +12.19 total EPA, and +6.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	6	7	0	13	0	26
Tennessee Titans	7	7	7	7	0	28

Stars of the game

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

1 C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.19 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.84 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
4 T. Pryor · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
5 R. Matthews · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
6 A. Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
7 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
8 A. Fasano · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

C. Kessler — CLE · Passing

C. Kessler posted the highest total EPA (+12.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.17 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — R. Matthews (M. Mariota pass) (Q1 55:42)
Tennessee Titans — K. Wright (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 42:02)
Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 30:47)
Tennessee Titans — D. Murray (Q3 24:36)
Tennessee Titans — A. Fasano (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 6:54)
Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q4 2:10)
Cleveland Browns — D. Johnson (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q1 53:52)
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q1 47:12)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 55:37) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q1 53:52) — (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 48 (Q2 42:02); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 41:51) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 30:40) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 29-D.Murray left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 24:33) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:43) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Dodd].; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 0:30); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 0:27) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

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

Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:02) — (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.17]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.35]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright to CLE 13 for 26 yards (33-J.Poyer). Penalty on CLE-91-T.Holmes, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.13]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass incomplete deep left to 29-D.Johnson. PENALTY on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at CLE 24 - No Play. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.83]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 58 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -1.37]

Impact plays

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

Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:02) — (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.17]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at TEN 5 for 22 yards (54-A.Williamson). [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.71]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 13-K.Wright INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Williams at CLE 40. 22-T.Williams to CLE 40 for no gain (13-K.Wright). The Replay Official reviewed the pass [WPA -6.3% · EPA -3.68]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.37]

Quarterback report card

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

C.Kessler (Cleveland Browns) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.19 total EPA
M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Tennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.073	+0.088
Offensive success rate	38.2%	45.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.236	+0.339
Rush EPA/play	-0.288	-0.049
Defensive EPA/play	-0.088	-0.073
Defensive success rate	54.4%	61.8%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.07, Tennessee Titans +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +6.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +6.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
C. Kessler (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
M. Mariota (TEN) 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.

Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 55:42 · CLE 11 · Score 0-6
(10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 55:37 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 53:52 · TEN 27 · Score 3-7
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:12 · TEN 18 · Score 6-7
(2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 42:02 · CLE 48 · Score 6-13
(12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 41:51 · CLE 15 · Score 6-14
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:47 · TEN 7 · Score 12-14
(:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:40 · TEN 15 · Score 13-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 24:36 · CLE 3 · Score 13-20
(9:36) 29-D.Murray left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 24:33 · CLE 15 · Score 13-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · CLE 15 · Score 13-27
(6:54) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:43 · CLE 15 · Score 13-28
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · TEN 5 · Score 19-28
(2:10) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Dodd].
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · TEN 1 · Score 25-28
(:30) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The r
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · TEN 15 · Score 26-28
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 28-26 in Week 6, 2016 on 2016-10-16.

What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Cleveland Browns 26, Tennessee Titans 28 (CLE 26-28 TEN) in Week 6, 2016 on 2016-10-16.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 13, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 26, Tennessee Titans 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Matthews (M. Mariota pass) (Q1 55:42) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Wright (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 42:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 30:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 24:36) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Fasano (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 6:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q4 2:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 0:30) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 53:52, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 47:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns), 53.1% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.19 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 53.1% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.84 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +12.19 on passing plays. across 49 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.17 EPA): (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.5%.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Tennessee Titans won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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Game story

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Player of the game