Game story
In Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-09-22, the New York Giants took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 21–15 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.
D. Watson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -14.99 total EPA, and -7.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Jones (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 48, RECOVERED by NYG-51-A.Ojulari at NYG 46.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +9.03 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 M. Nabers · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 A. Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5 D. Singletary · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 M. Nabers · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 7 J. Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jones — NYG · Passing
D. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+9.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from New York Giants: 7-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYG -1. 20-E.Gray to NYG 23 for 24 yards (38-T.Brown). FUMBLES (38-T.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-9-G.Delpit at NYG 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass)
- New York Giants — D. Singletary
- New York Giants — M. Nabers (D. Jones pass)
- New York Giants — M. Nabers (D. Jones pass)
- Cleveland Browns — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass)
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. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYG 24 (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 59:49) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) 26-D.Singletary up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 47:07) — 34-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 1-M.Nabers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-M.Garrett].; New York Giants added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 31:44) — 34-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 30:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 30:11) — 34-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 8–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 11:33).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 48, RECOVERED by NYG-51-A.Ojulari at NYG 46.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:38) — (:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at CLE 31 for -9 yards (0-B.Burns). FUMBLES (0-B.Burns) [0-B.Burns], RECOVERED by NYG-94-E.Chatman at CLE 30.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux].
- New York Giants (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 1-M.Nabers pushed ob at CLE 13 for 28 yards (23-M.Emerson).
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYG -1. 20-E.Gray to NYG 23 for 24 yards (38-T.Brown). FUMBLES (38-T.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-9-G.Delpit at NYG 24.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYG -1. 20-E.Gray to NYG 23 for 24 yards (38-T.Brown). FUMBLES (38-T.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-9-G.Delpit at NYG 24.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 48, RECOVERED by NYG-51-A.Ojulari at NYG 46.
- New York Giants (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) 26-D.Singletary left guard to NYG 41 for 2 yards (93-S.Harris). FUMBLES (93-S.Harris), RECOVERED by CLE-33-R.Hickman at NYG 45.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) 26-D.Singletary right end to CLE 1 for 43 yards.
Quarterback report card
D.Watson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 51 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -14.99 total EPA
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.252 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.197 | -0.294 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.195 | -0.497 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.252 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 56.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -20.64 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -13.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants 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.
- D. Jones (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Watson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Jones (NYG) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 59:55 · NYG 24 · Score 0-6
(14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux]. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 59:49 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 47:12 · CLE 1 · Score 6-7
(2:12) 26-D.Singletary up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 47:07 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
34-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 31:49 · CLE 3 · Score 13-7
(1:49) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 1-M.Nabers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-M.Garrett]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:44 · CLE 15 · Score 14-7
34-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:15 · CLE 5 · Score 20-7
(:15) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:11 · CLE 15 · Score 21-7
34-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:36 · NYG 6 · Score 21-13
(11:36) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 11:33 · NYG 2 · Score 21-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 3-J.Jeudy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. ** Injury Update: NYG-41-M.McFadden has returned to the game.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
The New York Giants beat the Cleveland Browns 21-15 in Week 3, 2024 on 2024-09-22.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was New York Giants 21, Cleveland Browns 15 (NYG 21-15 CLE) in Week 3, 2024 on 2024-09-22.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: New York Giants 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Cleveland Browns 8; Final: New York Giants 21, Cleveland Browns 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass) (Q1 59:55) New York Giants touchdown — D. Singletary (Q1 47:12) New York Giants touchdown — M. Nabers (D. Jones pass) (Q2 31:49) New York Giants touchdown — M. Nabers (D. Jones pass) (Q2 30:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass) (Q4 11:36) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Watson (Cleveland Browns), 41.2% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.99 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Jones (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +9.03 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): 7-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYG -1. 20-E.Gray to NYG 23 for 24 yards (38-T.Brown). FUMBLES (38-T.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-9-G.Delpit at NYG 24.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.2%.
Was New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 21-15 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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