Game story
In Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-28, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 37–20 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Siemian (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -16.09 total EPA, and +1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Moore (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (5:28) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right to 85-D.Njoku pushed ob at NYJ 7 for 43 yards (3-J.Whitehead).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Cleveland Browns | 20 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2 J. Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 3 Bre. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 T. Siemian · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 5 T. Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 J. Brownlee · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7 J. Flacco · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 J. Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Moore — CLE · Receiving
E. Moore posted the highest total EPA (+6.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.99 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass)
- New York Jets — T. Siemian
- Cleveland Browns — K. Hunt
- Cleveland Browns — R. Hickman
- Cleveland Browns — E. Moore (J. Flacco pass)
- New York Jets — J. Johnson
- Cleveland Browns — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- Cleveland Browns — R. Patterson
- Cleveland Browns — R. Patterson
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 20–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q1 56:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 56:10) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q1 53:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 53:06) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q1 49:46) — (4:46) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 81 (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 47:01) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 20–13. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 36:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 36:15) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 50 (Q2 32:13); New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 32:02) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 50 (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 31:25) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 2:54) — 36-R.Patterson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ -1. 82-X.Gipson pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right to 85-D.Njoku pushed ob at NYJ 7 for 43 yards (3-J.Whitehead).
- New York Jets (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 49:43) — 36-R.Patterson kicks 63 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ 2. 25-I.Abanikanda to NYJ 14 for 12 yards (40-M.Adams). FUMBLES (40-M.Adams), touched at NYJ 15, RECOVERED by CLE-28-M.Ford at NYJ 12.
- New York Jets (Q1 53:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Njoku to NYJ 44 for 36 yards (3-J.Whitehead).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 49:43) — 36-R.Patterson kicks 63 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ 2. 25-I.Abanikanda to NYJ 14 for 12 yards (40-M.Adams). FUMBLES (40-M.Adams), touched at NYJ 15, RECOVERED by CLE-28-M.Ford at NYJ 12.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 20-P.Strong right tackle to CLE 35 for 3 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-11-J.Johnson at CLE 35.
Quarterback report card
T.Siemian led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Siemian (New York Jets) · 52 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -16.09 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.220 | -0.181 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 61.2% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -3.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -21.87 total EPA, 4 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.
- E. Moore (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 56:15 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-6
(11:15) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 56:10 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 53:14 · CLE 21 · Score 6-7
(8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 53:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 49:46 · NYJ 7 · Score 7-13
(4:46) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 47:12 · CLE 81 · Score 7-19
(2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 47:01 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-20
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 36:20 · NYJ 8 · Score 7-26
(6:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 36:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-27
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:13 · NYJ 50 · Score 13-27
(2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:02 · CLE 15 · Score 14-27
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 31:41 · NYJ 50 · Score 14-33
(1:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q2 31:25 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-34
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · CLE 28 · Score 17-34
(:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 17-34
END QUARTER 2 - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 8:54 · CLE 26 · Score 20-34
(8:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · NYJ 14 · Score 20-37
(2:58) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:54 · CLE 35 · Score 20-37
36-R.Patterson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ -1. 82-X.Gipson pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 37-20 in Week 17, 2023 on 2023-12-28.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was New York Jets 20, Cleveland Browns 37 (NYJ 20-37 CLE) in Week 17, 2023 on 2023-12-28.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Cleveland Browns 20; Q2: New York Jets 13, Cleveland Browns 20; Q4: New York Jets 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: New York Jets 20, Cleveland Browns 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 56:15) New York Jets touchdown — T. Siemian (Q1 53:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q1 49:46) Cleveland Browns touchdown — R. Hickman (Q1 47:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — E. Moore (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 36:20) New York Jets touchdown — J. Johnson (Q2 32:13) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 31:41) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 8:54, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 2:58, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 2:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Siemian (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -16.09 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Cleveland Browns), 59.4% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
E. Moore (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +6.03 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.99 EPA): (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.1%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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