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NFL · Week 5 · October 6, 2024 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Commanders defeat Browns 34–13 in Week 5

Jayden Daniels led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 13–34 Week 5 finish.

Cleveland Browns 13 1–4
Final 13–34
Washington Commanders 34 4–1 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
13–34
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–24 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Jayden Daniels
Game date
October 6, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Jordan Akins
    Jordan Akins 3 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathan Ford
    Jonathan Ford 9 CAR · 47 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jameis Winston
    Jameis Winston 1/1 · 16 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jayden Daniels
    Jayden Daniels 14/34 · 288 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyami Brown
    Dyami Brown 2 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 4 REC · 112 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
View Browns vs Commanders box score View all 2024 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 34–13 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–24 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jayden Daniels
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to CLE 3 for 66 y…
Game date
2024-10-06

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 34–13 on 2024-10-06. Jayden Daniels posted a game-high +8.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns0337013
Washington Commanders717100034

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:46TD
    Brian Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    0-6

    (2:46) (No Huddle) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:40XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 13:13FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 33
    Score
    3-7

    (13:13) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 8:44FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    3-10

    (8:44) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 3:14TD
    Brian Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    3-16

    (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 3:11XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-17

    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:42TD
    Dyami Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 41
    Score
    3-23

    (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 2-D.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:36XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-24

    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 12:15FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    6-24

    (12:15) 7-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Whiteheart, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 7:28TD
    Jeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    6-30

    (7:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 7:23XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-31

    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 2:38FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    6-34

    (2:38) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 7:06TD
    Jordan Akins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    12-34

    (7:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 7:02XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    13-34

    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Whiteheart, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.01 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Dyami BrownDyami Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.43 EPA/play
  3. 3Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  4. 4Jordan AkinsJordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  5. 5Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  6. 6Jeremy McNicholsJeremy McNichols · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7Jonathan FordJonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jayden Daniels

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jayden Daniels — WAS · Passing

Jayden Daniels posted the highest total EPA (+8.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

Jayden Daniels's top snap (+6.20 EPA): (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to CLE 3 for 66 yards (21-D.Ward).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 40 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -16.40 total EPA
  • Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -6.5% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.190+0.048
Offensive success rate37.2%39.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.380+0.127
Rush EPA/play-0.086+0.003
Defensive EPA/play-0.048+0.190
Defensive success rate61.0%62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -16.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Brian RobinsonWashington Commanders — Brian Robinson (Q1 2:46)
  • Brian RobinsonWashington Commanders — Brian Robinson (Q2 3:14)
  • Dyami BrownWashington Commanders — Dyami Brown (Jayden Daniels pass) (Q2 0:42)
  • Jeremy McNicholsWashington Commanders — Jeremy McNichols (Q3 7:28)
  • Jordan AkinsCleveland Browns — Jordan Akins (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 7:06)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 13:13)
  • Austin SeibertWashington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q2 8:44)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 12:15)
  • Austin SeibertWashington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q3 2:38)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) (No Huddle) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 2:40) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 8:44) — (8:44) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:11) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 41 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 2-D.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:36) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 7-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Whiteheart, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:23) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 7:02) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Whiteheart, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to CLE 3 for 66 yards (21-D.Ward). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.20]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 6-J.Owusu-Koramoah at CLE 1. 6-J.Owusu-Koramoah to CLE 1 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.82]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles right end pushed ob at CLE 6 for 34 yards (12-R.McLeod). PENALTY on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced at CLE 6. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +5.02]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right tackle to CLE 30 for 50 yards (23-M.Emerson). FUMBLES (23-M.Emerson), recovered by WAS-14-O.Zaccheaus at CLE 23. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.51]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) 27-D.Foreman left end to WAS 47 for no gain (4-F.Luvu). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -3.51]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to CLE 3 for 66 yards (21-D.Ward). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.20]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at WAS 45 for -4 yards (54-B.Wagner). FUMBLES (54-B.Wagner) [54-B.Wagner], RECOVERED by WAS-4-F.Luvu at WAS 45. 4-F.Luvu to 50 for 5 yards (75-J.Bitonio). [WPA -0.6% · EPA -6.12]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 17-T.McLaurin right end to WAS 32 for 2 yards (6-J.Owusu-Koramoah). FUMBLES (6-J.Owusu-Koramoah), RECOVERED by CLE-23-M.Emerson at WAS 32. 23-M.Emerson to WAS 30 for 2 yards (17-T.McLaurin). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -5.64]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles right end pushed ob at CLE 6 for 34 yards (12-R.McLeod). PENALTY on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced at CLE 6. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +5.02]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:46 · CLE 4 · Score 0-6
    (2:46) (No Huddle) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:40 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:13 · WAS 33 · Score 3-7
    (13:13) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:44 · CLE 9 · Score 3-10
    (8:44) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  5. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:14 · CLE 1 · Score 3-16
    (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:11 · CLE 15 · Score 3-17
    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · CLE 41 · Score 3-23
    (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 2-D.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · CLE 15 · Score 3-24
    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  9. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 12:15 · WAS 13 · Score 6-24
    (12:15) 7-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Whiteheart, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · CLE 3 · Score 6-30
    (7:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:23 · CLE 15 · Score 6-31
    3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  12. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 2:38 · CLE 12 · Score 6-34
    (2:38) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  13. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:06 · WAS 10 · Score 12-34
    (7:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 88-J.Akins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 7:02 · WAS 15 · Score 13-34
    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Whiteheart, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Key takeaways

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

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Desmond Watson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders on 2024-10-06?

The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 34-13 in Week 5, 2024.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Washington Commanders 17; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Washington Commanders 34.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q1 2:46) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 3:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Brown (J. Daniels pass) (Q2 0:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McNichols (Q3 7:28) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Akins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 7:06) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 13:13, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 8:44, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 12:15, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 2:38, 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?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 37.5% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -16.40 total passing EPA. Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 41.2% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.01 total passing EPA.

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

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+6.20 EPA): (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to CLE 3 for 66 yards (21-D.Ward)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

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