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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 2021 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns: 2021 Week 15 Recap

Raiders defeat Browns 16–14 in Week 15

Harrison Bryant led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 16–14 Week 15 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 16 7–7 Winner
Final 16–14
Cleveland Browns 14 7–7
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
16–14
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 10–0 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Harrison Bryant
Game date
December 20, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Josh Jacobs
    Josh Jacobs 3 REC · 42 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dallin Leavitt
    Dallin Leavitt 1 CAR · 2 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 25/42 · 236 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Harrison Bryant
    Harrison Bryant 2 REC · 11 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Mullens
    Nick Mullens 20/30 · 147 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Donovan Peoples-Jones
    Donovan Peoples-Jones 4 REC · 48 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 16–14 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 10–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Harrison Bryant
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(7:21) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -4 yards (sack split by 28-J.Owusu-Koramoah and 92-S.D…
Game date
2021-12-20

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16–14 on 2021-12-20. Harrison Bryant posted a game-high +5.24 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders7306016
Cleveland Browns0077014

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 3:44TD
    Bryan Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    6-0

    (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 3:41XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:59FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    10-0

    (:59) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 4:37TD
    Nick Chubb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    10-6

    (4:37) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 4:33XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-7

    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 14:51FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 21
    Score
    13-7

    (14:51) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:54TD
    Harrison Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    13-13

    (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:45XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    13-14

    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:03FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 30
    Score
    16-14

    (:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Harrison BryantHarrison Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
  2. 2Josh JacobsJosh Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Nick MullensNick Mullens · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.15 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  4. 4Dallin LeavittDallin Leavitt · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  6. 6Donovan Peoples-JonesDonovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Foster MoreauFoster Moreau · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Barber · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Harrison Bryant

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Harrison Bryant — CLE · Receiving

Harrison Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+5.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.62 EPA per play.

Harrison Bryant's top snap (+4.15 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.94 EPA): Derek Carr — (7:21) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -4 yards (sack split by 28-J.Owusu-Koramoah and 92-S.Day). FUMBLES (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah) [28-J.Owusu-Koramoah], RECOVERED by CLE-94-P.Gustin at LV 47. LV-4-D.Carr w

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA
  • Nick MullensNick Mullens (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.013-0.084
Offensive success rate50.6%33.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.034+0.105
Rush EPA/play-0.093-0.180
Defensive EPA/play+0.084+0.013
Defensive success rate66.2%49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -1.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Bryan EdwardsLas Vegas Raiders — Bryan Edwards (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 3:44)
  • Nick ChubbCleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q3 4:37)
  • Harrison BryantCleveland Browns — Harrison Bryant (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 3:54)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:59)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 14:51)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 3:41) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 4:33) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 3:54); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 3:45) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA +38.6% · EPA +0.89]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +24.5% · EPA +4.15]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones to CLE 30 for 17 yards (35-J.Moffatt). PENALTY on LV-74-K.Miller, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 47 - No Play. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -1.06]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Williams at CLE 16. 26-G.Williams to CLE 23 for 7 yards (13-H.Renfrow). [WPA -18.1% · EPA -2.36]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-D.Colquitt punts 43 yards to LV 27, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 13-H.Renfrow to LV 29 for 2 yards (52-E.Lee). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -0.34]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -4 yards (sack split by 28-J.Owusu-Koramoah and 92-S.Day). FUMBLES (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah) [28-J.Owusu-Koramoah], RECOVERED by CLE-94-P.Gustin at LV 47. LV-4-D.Carr w [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.94]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +24.5% · EPA +4.15]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 7-Z.Jones [92-S.Day]. PENALTY on CLE-36-M.Stewart, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at LV 9 - No Play. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.05]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:44 · CLE 5 · Score 6-0
    (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:41 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:59 · CLE 5 · Score 10-0
    (:59) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  4. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 4:37 · LV 4 · Score 10-6
    (4:37) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 4:33 · LV 15 · Score 10-7
    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · CLE 21 · Score 13-7
    (14:51) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · LV 6 · Score 13-13
    (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · LV 15 · Score 13-14
    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · CLE 30 · Score 16-14
    (:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Harrison Bryant (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Nick Mullens (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns on 2021-12-20?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16-14 in Week 15, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Cleveland Browns 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Carr pass) (Q1 3:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q3 4:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Bryant (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 3:54) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:59, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 14:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA. Nick Mullens (Cleveland Browns), 66.7% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Harrison Bryant (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+4.15 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L