Game story
In Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-27, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -1.48 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+48.0% win probability) landed in overtime when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at TB 2 for 46 yards (30-D.Delaney). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Cleveland Browns | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 D. Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3 A. Schwartz · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play
- 4 K. Kieft · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 5 R. White · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 7 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 8 A. Schwartz · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Godwin — TB · Receiving
C. Godwin posted the highest total EPA (+6.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.40 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 12 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 — A. Schwartz
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Kieft (T. Brady pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Njoku (J. Brissett pass)
- Cleveland Browns — N. Chubb
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — C. York
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Camarda
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 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 31 (Q1 55:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 10-A.Schwartz right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to 27 K.Hunt pitch to 10. A.Schwartz; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 55:45) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q1 50:17); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 50:11) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q1 47:27) — (2:27) 3-C.York 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q2 30:43) — (:43) 3-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q2 30:39) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 66 yards from TB 35 to CLE -1. 34-J.Ford to CLE 43 for 44 yards (30-D.Delaney)..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 41-K.Kieft for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 22:41) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 0:32) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
Overtime: Cleveland Browns won the period 12–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 3 (OT 0:24); Cleveland Browns found the end zone (OT 0:19) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (OT 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at TB 2 for 46 yards (30-D.Delaney). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (
- Cleveland Browns (OT 5:39) — (5:39) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 65 yards to TB 22, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 1-J.Darden to TB 35 for 13 yards (10-A.Schwartz). PENALTY on TB-27-Z.McCollum, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 2:54) — (2:54) 5-J.Camarda punts 36 yards to CLE 29, Center-97-Z.Triner, downed by TB-79-P.O'Connor.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 7:35) — (7:35) 5-J.Camarda punts 42 yards to CLE 15, Center-97-Z.Triner. 11-D.Peoples-Jones to CLE 21 for 6 yards (57-U.Gilbert).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (OT 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at TB 2 for 46 yards (30-D.Delaney). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 33:58) — (3:58) 3-C.York 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 55:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 10-A.Schwartz right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to 27 K.Hunt pitch to 10. A.Schwartz
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.48 total EPA
- J.Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.081 | -0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.083 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 65.9% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -0.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -7.39 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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 55:53 · TB 31 · Score 0-6
(10:53) (Shotgun) 10-A.Schwartz right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to 27 K.Hunt pitch to 10. A.Schwartz - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 55:45 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 50:17 · CLE 10 · Score 6-7
(5:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 50:11 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:27 · TB 33 · Score 7-10
(2:27) 3-C.York 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:43 · CLE 24 · Score 10-10
(:43) 3-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:39 · TB 35 · Score 10-10
5-J.Camarda kicks 66 yards from TB 35 to CLE -1. 34-J.Ford to CLE 43 for 44 yards (30-D.Delaney). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 22:44 · CLE 5 · Score 16-10
(7:44) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 41-K.Kieft for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 22:41 · CLE 15 · Score 17-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:37 · TB 12 · Score 17-16
(:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · TB 15 · Score 17-17
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — OT 0:24 · TB 3 · Score 17-23
(:24) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-22-K.Neal, Defensive Offside, declined. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — OT 0:19 · Score 17-23
END GAME
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-17 in Week 12, 2022 on 2022-11-27.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Cleveland Browns 23 (TB 17-23 CLE) in Week 12, 2022 on 2022-11-27.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Cleveland Browns 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Cleveland Browns 12; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Cleveland Browns 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Schwartz (Q1 55:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q1 50:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Kieft (T. Brady pass) (Q3 22:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 0:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (OT 0:24) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q1 47:27, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:43, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — J. Camarda (Q2 30:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 59.2% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.48 total passing EPA. J. Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, +0.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +6.11 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.40 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +48.0%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cleveland Browns won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
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