Browns 24–10 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

C. Wentz (Washington Commanders), 48.5% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.92 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Cleveland Browns), 33.3% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.12 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

A. Cooper (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.35 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 24–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 3–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Amari Cooper
Top passer: Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play: (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2023-01-01

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders 24–10 on 2023-01-01, overcoming Washington Commanders's 13–3 halftime lead. Amari Cooper posted a game-high +11.50 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	3	0	14	7	0	24
Washington Commanders	0	13	0	3	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns

CLE 1

CLE 15

WAS 46

+3CLE 25

WAS 33

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:26FG
Cade York
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
3-0
(9:26) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:23TD
Carson Wentz
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
3-6
(:23) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:21TD
Joey Slye
Points+7
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
3-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:12TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 46
Score
9-7
(10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:03XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
10-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:43TD
Donovan Peoples-Jones
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
16-7
(:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:36XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
17-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:29FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 25
Score
17-10
(10:29) 6-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 5:29TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 33
Score
23-10
(5:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 5:21XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
24-10
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +11.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
2Desmond Watson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.12 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4Carson Wentz · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
5Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.34 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play
7Jacoby Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
8Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Amari Cooper — CLE · Receiving

Amari Cooper posted the highest total EPA (+11.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.87 EPA per play.

Amari Cooper's top snap (+5.35 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Carson Wentz (Washington Commanders) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.92 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.110	-0.135
Offensive success rate	42.0%	35.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.190	-0.210
Rush EPA/play	+0.098	-0.105
Defensive EPA/play	+0.135	-0.110
Defensive success rate	64.6%	58.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.11 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +7.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -11.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Carson Wentz (Q2 0:23)
Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Desmond Watson pass) (Q3 10:12)
Cleveland Browns — Donovan Peoples-Jones (Desmond Watson pass) (Q3 0:43)
Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 5:29)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Cade York (Q1 9:26)
Washington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q4 10:29)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:21) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 46 (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 10:03) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q3 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 0:36) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 6-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 33 (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 5:21) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +5.35]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.67]
Washington Commanders (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at WAS 36. 21-D.Ward to WAS 36 for no gain (17-T.McLaurin). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.38]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson right guard to WAS 2 for 1 yard (94-D.Payne, 22-D.Forrest). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -2.90]
Washington Commanders (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 41-J.Williams left end to CLE 41 for -1 yards (90-J.Clowney, 95-M.Garrett). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.48]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +5.35]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.67]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Delpit at CLE -8. Touchback. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -3.58]
Washington Commanders (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 41-J.Williams left end to CLE 41 for -1 yards (90-J.Clowney, 95-M.Garrett). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:26 · WAS 19 · Score 3-0
(9:26) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · CLE 1 · Score 3-6
(:23) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q2 0:21 · CLE 15 · Score 3-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 10:12 · WAS 46 · Score 9-7
(10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 10:03 · WAS 15 · Score 10-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:43 · WAS 13 · Score 16-7
(:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:36 · WAS 15 · Score 17-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 10:29 · CLE 25 · Score 17-10
(10:29) 6-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 5:29 · WAS 33 · Score 23-10
(5:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 5:21 · WAS 15 · Score 24-10
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Key takeaways

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

Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Amari Cooper (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Carson Wentz (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Desmond Watson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders on 2023-01-01?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders 24-10 in Week 17, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Washington Commanders 13; Q3: Cleveland Browns 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, Washington Commanders 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Wentz (Q2 0:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass) (Q3 10:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Peoples-Jones (D. Watson pass) (Q3 0:43) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass) (Q4 5:29) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q1 9:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 10:29, 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?

Carson Wentz (Washington Commanders), 48.5% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.92 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 33.3% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

Amari Cooper (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.35 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

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