Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 34–20 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 7–17 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Baker Mayfield
- Top passer
- D. Haskins
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K…
- Game date
- 2020-09-27
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders 34–20 on 2020-09-27. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +7.73 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.73 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 2

Odell Beckham Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 3

Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 4
J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 5
J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 6

Austin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 7

Antonio Gandy-Golden · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play - 8

Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Baker Mayfield — CLE · Passing
Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+7.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Baker Mayfield's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (12:53) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-A.Hooper to WAS 29 for 8 yards (20-J.Moreland). CLE-81-A.Hooper was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Biggest single play (-6.15 EPA): D. Haskins — (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Joseph at CLE 16. 42-K.Joseph to WAS 35 for 49 yards (76-M.Moses). FUMBLES (76-M.Moses), recovered by CLE-20-
Quarterback report card
D. Haskins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Haskins (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.11 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +7.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.193 | +0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.112 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 62.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.11 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.07 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +5.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -8.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Washington Commanders — D. Inman (D. Haskins pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb 
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson
Washington Commanders — D. Inman (D. Haskins pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Harrison Bryant (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q1 1:50); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 1:44) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 2-C.Parkey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 5:58) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:32) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 80-D.Inman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 2:20) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:14) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 8:40) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 2-C.Parkey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Joseph at CLE 16. 42-K.Joseph to WAS 35 for 49 yards (76-M.Moses). FUMBLES (76-M.Moses), recovered by CLE-20-
- Washington Commanders (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 80-D.Inman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin to CLE 26 for 33 yards (39-T.Mitchell; 21-D.Ward).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham to CLE 38 for 15 yards (30-T.Apke).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-A.Hooper to WAS 29 for 8 yards (20-J.Moreland). CLE-81-A.Hooper was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Joseph at CLE 16. 42-K.Joseph to WAS 35 for 49 yards (76-M.Moses). FUMBLES (76-M.Moses), recovered by CLE-20-
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins sacked at WAS 42 for -9 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at WAS 41. 95-M.Garrett to WAS 41 for no gain (74-G.Chri
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right intended for 80-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Smith at WAS 26. 56-M.Smith to WAS 24 for 2 yards (80-D.Inman).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-A.Hooper to WAS 29 for 8 yards (20-J.Moreland). CLE-81-A.Hooper was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 1:50 · CLE 17 · Score 6-0
(1:50) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep right to 80-D.Inman for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-80-D.Inman, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 1:44 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 10:48 · WAS 24 · Score 7-3
(10:48) 2-C.Parkey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:06 · WAS 16 · Score 7-9
(6:06) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 5:58 · WAS 15 · Score 7-10
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · WAS 9 · Score 7-16
(:37) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · WAS 15 · Score 7-17
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:09 · CLE 2 · Score 13-17
(9:09) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · CLE 11 · Score 19-17
(2:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 80-D.Inman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:20 · CLE 15 · Score 20-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:19 · WAS 3 · Score 20-23
(11:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:14 · WAS 15 · Score 20-24
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:47 · WAS 20 · Score 20-30
(8:47) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:40 · WAS 15 · Score 20-31
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · WAS 12 · Score 20-34
(1:13) 2-C.Parkey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Haskins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns on 2020-09-27?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders 34-20 in Week 3, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Cleveland Browns 17; Q3: Washington Commanders 13, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Cleveland Browns 17; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Cleveland Browns 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Inman (D. Haskins pass) (Q1 1:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 6:06) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:37) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q3 9:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Inman (D. Haskins pass) (Q3 2:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Bryant (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 11:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 8:47) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 10:48, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Haskins (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.11 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 61.5% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +7.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (12:53) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-A.Hooper to WAS 29 for 8 yards (20-J.Moreland). CLE-81-A.Hooper was injured during the play. His return is Probable..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W