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NFL · Week 14 · December 10, 2017 · 11 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2017 Week 14 Recap

Packers defeat Browns 27–21 in Week 14

B.Hundley led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 27–21 Week 14 finish.

Green Bay Packers 27 7–6 Winner
Final 27–21
Cleveland Browns 21 0–13
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
27–21
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–14 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
B. Hundley
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Hundley
Game date
December 10, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Hundley 35/53 · 283 YDS · 3 TD +16.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 10 REC · 84 YDS · 2 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 7 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • D.Kizer 20/32 · 217 YDS · 3 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Coleman
    Chris Coleman 5 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 4 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27–21 in Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+19.5% win probability) came in overtime when Green Bay Packers swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 27–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +16.17 total EPA, and +8.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+19.5% win probability) landed in overtime when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (5:12) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Green Bay Packers70014627
Cleveland Browns7770021

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.17 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.61 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.10 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  4. 4 C. Coleman · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  6. 6 D.Johnson Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Whitehead · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

B. Hundley — GB · Passing

B. Hundley posted the highest total EPA (+16.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.02 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (7:24) 7-B.Hundley up the middle to CLE 12 for -2 yards (99-C.Brantley; 52-J.Burgess Jr.).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — J. Williams (B. Hundley pass) (Q1 53:57)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (D. Kizer pass) (Q1 49:50)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. Johnson (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 35:16)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Coleman (D. Kizer pass) (Q3 17:59)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Williams (Q4 12:54)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q4 0:17)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (OT 5:12)

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. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 30 (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 30-J.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 53:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the GB 18 (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 12-J.Gordon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 49:45) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q2 35:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr. for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel Pass; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 35:12) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q3 17:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle to 19-C.Coleman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 17:49) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 30-J.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 25 (OT 5:12) — (5:12) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

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

  • Green Bay Packers (OT 5:12) — (5:12) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +3.76]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 4-B.Colquitt punts 53 yards to GB 10, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 11-T.Davis to CLE 25 for 65 yards (56-D.King; 87-S.DeValve). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -3.20]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +1.41]
  • Cleveland Browns (OT 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 87-S.DeValve INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Jones [52-C.Matthews] at CLE 42. 27-J.Jones to CLE 42 for no gain (75-J.Bitonio). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.90]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 30-J.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.57]

Impact plays

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

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 7-B.Hundley up the middle to CLE 12 for -2 yards (99-C.Brantley; 52-J.Burgess Jr.). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.02]
  • Cleveland Browns (OT 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 87-S.DeValve INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Jones [52-C.Matthews] at CLE 42. 27-J.Jones to CLE 42 for no gain (75-J.Bitonio). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.90]
  • Green Bay Packers (OT 5:12) — (5:12) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +3.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 30-J.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.57]

Quarterback report card

B.Hundley led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B.Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 53 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.17 total EPA
  • D.Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatGreen Bay PackersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.153+0.066
Offensive success rate50.0%40.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.305+0.253
Rush EPA/play-0.051-0.000
Defensive EPA/play-0.066-0.153
Defensive success rate59.2%50.0%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +4.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +14.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers 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.
  • B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • B. Hundley (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • D. Kizer (CLE) 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.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 53:57 · CLE 30 · Score 6-0
    (8:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 30-J.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 53:50 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 49:50 · GB 18 · Score 7-6
    (4:50) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 12-J.Gordon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 49:45 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 35:16 · GB 7 · Score 7-13
    (5:16) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr. for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel Pass
  6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 35:12 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 17:59 · GB 2 · Score 7-20
    (2:59) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle to 19-C.Coleman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 17:49 · GB 15 · Score 7-21
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · CLE 1 · Score 13-21
    (12:54) 30-J.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · CLE 15 · Score 14-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:17 · CLE 1 · Score 20-21
    (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:17 · CLE 15 · Score 21-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — OT 5:12 · CLE 25 · Score 27-21
    (5:12) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-21 in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.

What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?

The final score was Green Bay Packers 27, Cleveland Browns 21 (GB 27-21 CLE) in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q5: Green Bay Packers 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Cleveland Browns 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (B. Hundley pass) (Q1 53:57) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Gordon (D. Kizer pass) (Q1 49:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 35:16) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Coleman (D. Kizer pass) (Q3 17:59) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q4 12:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q4 0:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (OT 5:12) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?

B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 66.0% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.17 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 62.5% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.10 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?

B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +16.17 on passing plays. across 53 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.02 EPA): (7:24) 7-B.Hundley up the middle to CLE 12 for -2 yards (99-C.Brantley; 52-J.Burgess Jr.).. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.5%.

Was Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 27-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-12 Now 0-13 L