Game story
In Week 10 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-15, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 10–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Watson (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +2.23 total EPA, and +3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, N. Chubb (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (3:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 N. Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.33 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 R. Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3 P. Brown · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4 D. Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.23 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5 K. Stills · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cobb · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 8 K. Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
N. Chubb — CLE · Rushing
N. Chubb posted the highest total EPA (+5.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.43 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (1:07) 24-N.Chubb left end ran ob at HOU 1 for 59 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — N. Chubb
- Houston Texans — P. Brown (D. Watson pass)
Field goals
- 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: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 53:31) — (8:31) 2-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 13:32) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 16 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 85-P.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 4:59) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q3 18:37) — (3:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- Houston Texans (Q2 42:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson up the middle to CLE 4 for -2 yards (95-M.Garrett).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 27-K.Hunt left guard to CLE 33 for 19 yards (21-B.Roby).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:36) — (8:36) 6-B.Mayfield Aborted. 64-J.Tretter FUMBLES at HOU 7, recovered by CLE-6-B.Mayfield at HOU 21. 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on CLE-6-B.Mayfield, Intentional Grounding, 16 yar
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 17:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 82-R.Higgins ran ob at CLE 49 for 21 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) 24-N.Chubb left end ran ob at HOU 1 for 59 yards.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 6-B.Mayfield kneels to HOU 3 for -1 yards.
- Houston Texans (Q3 18:37) — (3:37) 7-K.Fairbairn 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- Houston Texans (Q2 42:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson up the middle to CLE 4 for -2 yards (95-M.Garrett).
Quarterback report card
D.Watson led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Watson (Houston Texans) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.23 total EPA
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.6% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.064 | -0.054 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 57.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans -0.09, Cleveland Browns -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, -3.09 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 8 drives, -5.99 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns 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.
- N. Chubb (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Watson (HOU) 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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 53:31 · HOU 23 · Score 0-3
(8:31) 2-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · HOU 9 · Score 0-9
(13:36) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · HOU 15 · Score 0-10
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · CLE 16 · Score 6-10
(5:04) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 85-P.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:59 · CLE 15 · Score 7-10
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Texans 10-7 in Week 10, 2020 on 2020-11-15.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Houston Texans 7, Cleveland Browns 10 (HOU 7-10 CLE) in Week 10, 2020 on 2020-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Houston Texans 7, Cleveland Browns 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 13:36) Houston Texans touchdown — P. Brown (D. Watson pass) (Q4 5:04) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 53:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Watson (Houston Texans), 57.1% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.23 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
N. Chubb (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +5.33 on rushing plays. across 19 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.43 EPA): (1:07) 24-N.Chubb left end ran ob at HOU 1 for 59 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.7%.
Was Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 10-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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