Game story
In Week 4 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-02, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 31–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +7.01 total EPA, and +7.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (1:14) 42-M.Johnson to WAS 14 for 2 yards (51-W.Compton). FUMBLES (51-W.Compton), RECOVERED by WAS-47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 47-Q.Dunbar to WAS 9 for no gain (80-R.Louis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Washington Commanders | 14 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.01 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2 I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +6.90 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3 J. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.31 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jones · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 R. Louis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8 C. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 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 (+7.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.23 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass)
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — M. Jones
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
- Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q1 52:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 52:40) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q1 45:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 45:27) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) 66-S.Drango reported in as eligible. 34-I.Crowell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 39:33); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 38:03); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 37:55) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 32:35) — (2:35) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 3-C.Parkey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q3 24:30) — (9:30) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:39) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 31-M.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 4:25) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 16:14) — (1:14) 42-M.Johnson to WAS 14 for 2 yards (51-W.Compton). FUMBLES (51-W.Compton), RECOVERED by WAS-47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 47-Q.Dunbar to WAS 9 for no gain (80-R.Louis).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 29-D.Johnson left end to WAS 45 for 5 yards (90-E.Hood). FUMBLES (90-E.Hood), RECOVERED by WAS-51-W.Compton at WAS 43. 51-W.Compton to WAS 43 for no gain (73-J.Thomas).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Jackson. PENALTY on CLE-23-J.Haden, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at WAS 44 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-W.Compton]. PENALTY on CLE-11-T.Pryor, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty- Using the ball a
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 29-D.Johnson left end to WAS 45 for 5 yards (90-E.Hood). FUMBLES (90-E.Hood), RECOVERED by WAS-51-W.Compton at WAS 43. 51-W.Compton to WAS 43 for no gain (73-J.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 16:14) — (1:14) 42-M.Johnson to WAS 14 for 2 yards (51-W.Compton). FUMBLES (51-W.Compton), RECOVERED by WAS-47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 47-Q.Dunbar to WAS 9 for no gain (80-R.Louis).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle intended for 11-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at CLE 25. 24-J.Norman to CLE 24 for 1 yard (16-A.Hawkins). PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlik
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) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.01 total EPA
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.223 | +0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.151 | -0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 51.7% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +1.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +11.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- 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.
- K. Cousins (WAS) 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.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 52:45 · CLE 8 · Score 0-6
(7:45) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 52:40 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 45:34 · CLE 9 · Score 0-13
(:34) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 45:27 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 39:38 · WAS 2 · Score 6-14
(9:38) 66-S.Drango reported in as eligible. 34-I.Crowell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 39:33 · WAS 15 · Score 7-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 38:03 · WAS 9 · Score 13-14
(8:03) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-W.Compton]. PENALTY on CLE-11-T.Pryor, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 37:55 · WAS 15 · Score 14-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 32:35 · CLE 31 · Score 14-17
(2:35) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · WAS 33 · Score 17-17
(:05) 3-C.Parkey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 24:30 · WAS 27 · Score 20-17
(9:30) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:43 · CLE 5 · Score 20-23
(10:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · CLE 15 · Score 20-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · CLE 1 · Score 20-30
(4:28) 31-M.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:25 · CLE 15 · Score 20-31
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 31-20 in Week 4, 2016 on 2016-10-02.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 20, Washington Commanders 31 (CLE 20-31 WAS) in Week 4, 2016 on 2016-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Washington Commanders 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Washington Commanders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 52:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 45:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 39:38) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 38:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 10:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Jones (Q4 4:28) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 32:35, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 24:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns), 63.6% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.01 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 63.6% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +7.01 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.23 EPA): (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones).. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.1%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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