Game story
In Week 3 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-22, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -4.62 total EPA, and -11.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.75 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (6:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb pushed ob at LA 16 for 30 yards (43-J.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +11.75 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.65 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 D. Ratley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 8 R. Seals-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kupp — LA · Receiving
C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+11.75) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.57 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (3:38) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 12-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at CLE 49. 38-T.Carrie to CLE 49 for no gain (12-B.Cooks). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the pla
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Harris (B. Mayfield pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Cleveland Browns — A. Seibert
- Cleveland Browns — A. Seibert
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q1 49:10) — (4:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q2 41:44) — (11:44) 4-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-A.Seibert 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 25:40) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 19:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 88-D.Harris for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 19:37) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:48) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 21:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb pushed ob at LA 16 for 30 yards (43-J.Johnson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 18-D.Ratley INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA -3. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 18:38) — (3:38) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 12-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at CLE 49. 38-T.Carrie to CLE 49 for no gain (12-B.Cooks). The Replay Official reviewed the interception
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 29 for -7 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett), touched at LA 31, RECOVERED by CLE-53-J.Schobert at LA 38. 53-J.Schobert to LA 17 for 21 yards (30-T.Gurl
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 18:38) — (3:38) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 12-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at CLE 49. 38-T.Carrie to CLE 49 for no gain (12-B.Cooks). The Replay Official reviewed the interception
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 29 for -7 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett), touched at LA 31, RECOVERED by CLE-53-J.Schobert at LA 38. 53-J.Schobert to LA 17 for 21 yards (30-T.Gurl
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 21:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb pushed ob at LA 16 for 30 yards (43-J.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
B.Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.62 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.000 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.113 | -0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.084 | -0.256 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.000 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 58.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -12.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -0.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Goff (LA) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 49:10 · CLE 35 · Score 3-0
(4:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 41:44 · LA 5 · Score 3-3
(11:44) 4-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LA 17 · Score 3-6
(:04) 4-A.Seibert 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 25:44 · CLE 11 · Score 9-6
(10:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 25:40 · CLE 15 · Score 10-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 19:40 · LA 2 · Score 10-12
(4:40) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 88-D.Harris for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 19:37 · LA 15 · Score 10-13
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:51 · CLE 5 · Score 16-13
(12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 12:48 · CLE 15 · Score 17-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:40 · CLE 19 · Score 20-13
(6:40) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 20-13 in Week 3, 2019 on 2019-09-22.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 20, Cleveland Browns 13 (LA 20-13 CLE) in Week 3, 2019 on 2019-09-22.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 20, Cleveland Browns 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q3 25:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Harris (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 19:40) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q4 12:51) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 49:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 41:44, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 6:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 41.9% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.62 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 58.5% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +11.75 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.57 EPA): (3:38) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 12-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at CLE 49. 38-T.Carrie to CLE 49 for no gain (12-B.Cooks). The Replay Official revie. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.8%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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