Game story
In Week 11 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-19, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 19–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -31.10 total EPA, and -9.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Lewis (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left intended for 19-C.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Bouye at JAX 48. 21-A.Bouye to JAX 48 for no gain (19-C.Coleman). The Replay Official reviewed the pass interce
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 2 D. Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 3 D. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5 D. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 J. O'Shaughnessy · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7 B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8 D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Lewis — JAX · Receiving
M. Lewis posted the highest total EPA (+3.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.55 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (1:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE 9 for -11 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at CLE -2. TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Johnson (D. Kizer pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Kizer
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q1 51:59) — (6:59) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 51:54) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 27 (Q2 41:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 29-D.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 41:28) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 9–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 4-J.Lambo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 80 (Q4 1:24).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left intended for 19-C.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Bouye at JAX 48. 21-A.Bouye to JAX 48 for no gain (19-C.Coleman). The Replay Official reviewed the pass interce
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 19-C.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 50-T.Smith at JAX 41. 50-T.Smith to CLE 33 for 26 yards (81-R.Higgins).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at JAX 45 for -5 yards (sack split by 93-C.Campbell and 91-Y.Ngakoue). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 3-B.Nortman punts 34 yards to CLE 41, Center-49-C.Holba. 22-J.Peppers MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 41, RECOVERED by JAX-26-J.Wilson at CLE 31.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE 9 for -11 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at CLE -2. TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE 9 for -11 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at CLE -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 19-C.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 50-T.Smith at JAX 41. 50-T.Smith to CLE 33 for 26 yards (81-R.Higgins).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 3-B.Nortman punts 34 yards to CLE 41, Center-49-C.Holba. 22-J.Peppers MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 41, RECOVERED by JAX-26-J.Wilson at CLE 31.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 24:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles sacked at CLE 34 for -7 yards (58-C.Kirksey). FUMBLES (58-C.Kirksey), RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at CLE 29. 95-M.Garrett to CLE 29 for no gain (65-B.Linder).
Quarterback report card
D.Kizer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.80 EPA/play · -31.10 total EPA
- B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.155 | -0.450 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.6% | 30.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.797 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.190 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.450 | +0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 70.0% | 71.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.45), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 15 drives, -31.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 16 drives, -15.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Lewis (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Kizer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 51:59 · CLE 10 · Score 6-0
(6:59) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 51:54 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 44:18 · CLE 20 · Score 10-0
(14:18) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 41:33 · JAX 27 · Score 10-6
(11:33) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 29-D.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 41:28 · JAX 15 · Score 10-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 3:35 · CLE 21 · Score 13-7
(3:35) 4-J.Lambo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · JAX 80 · Score 19-7
(1:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE 9 for -11 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at CLE -2. TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 19-7 in Week 11, 2017 on 2017-11-19.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 19, Cleveland Browns 7 (JAX 19-7 CLE) in Week 11, 2017 on 2017-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 19, Cleveland Browns 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass) (Q1 51:59) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 41:33) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Kizer (Q4 1:24) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 44:18, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 3:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 41.0% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.80 EPA per dropback, -31.10 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.5% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Lewis (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +3.34 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.55 EPA): (1:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE 9 for -11 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at CLE -2. TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.6%.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-9 Now 0-10 L