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NFL · Week 6 · October 15, 2023 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Browns defeat 49ers 19–17 in Week 6

Jauan Jennings led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 17–19 Week 6 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 17 5–1
Final 17–19
Cleveland Browns 19 3–2 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
17–19
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 10–7 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
PJ Walker
FantasyHQ MVP
Jauan Jennings
Game date
October 15, 2023

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Jauan Jennings
    Jauan Jennings 2 REC · 26 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ray-Ray McCloud III
    Ray-Ray McCloud III 2 CAR · 23 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Brock Purdy
    Brock Purdy 1 CAR · 3 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Kareem Hunt
    Kareem Hunt 3 REC · 24 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Marquise Goodwin
    Marquise Goodwin 1 CAR · 20 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 4 REC · 108 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 19–17 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 10–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jauan Jennings
Top passer
PJ Walker
Biggest EPA play
(8:55) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short right intended for 18-Dav.Bell INTERCEPTED by 54-F…
Game date
2023-10-15

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the San Francisco 49ers 19–17 on 2023-10-15, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 10–7 halftime lead. Jauan Jennings posted a game-high +2.07 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers7307017
Cleveland Browns0769019

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 12:23TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 13
    Score
    6-0

    (12:23) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 12:16XP
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 7:57FG
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 7
    Score
    10-0

    (7:57) 4-J.Moody 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 5:43TD
    Harrison Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 16
    Score
    10-6

    (5:43) Direct snap to 88-H.Bryant. 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 5:38XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    10-7

    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 11:13FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 24
    Score
    10-10

    (11:13) 7-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 3:03FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 27
    Score
    10-13

    (3:03) 7-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 11:04TD
    Jordan Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    16-13

    (11:04) 24-J.Mason left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 10:58XP
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    17-13

    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:26FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 32
    Score
    17-16

    (3:26) 7-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:43FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 11
    Score
    17-19

    (1:43) 7-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:40FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 35
    Score
    17-19

    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jauan JenningsJauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2Kareem HuntKareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  3. 3Ray-Ray McCloud IIIRay-Ray McCloud III · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  4. 4Marquise GoodwinMarquise Goodwin · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  5. 5Kareem HuntKareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.91 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Brock PurdyBrock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8Kyle JuszczykKyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jauan Jennings

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jauan Jennings — SF · Receiving

Jauan Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+2.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Jauan Jennings's top snap (+1.01 EPA): (:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 15-J.Jennings pushed ob at CLE 26 for 9 yards (0-G.Newsome) [95-M.Garrett].

Biggest single play (-7.38 EPA): PJ Walker — (8:55) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short right intended for 18-Dav.Bell INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at SF 42. 54-F.Warner to CLE 26 for 32 yards (10-P.Walker).

Quarterback report card

PJ Walker led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • PJ WalkerPJ Walker (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -15.43 total EPA
  • Brock PurdyBrock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.193-0.154
Offensive success rate33.7%37.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.253-0.376
Rush EPA/play+0.015+0.052
Defensive EPA/play+0.154+0.193
Defensive success rate63.0%66.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.19, Cleveland Browns -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.15 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -14.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -16.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers — Christian McCaffrey (Brock Purdy pass) (Q1 12:23)
  • Kareem HuntCleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q2 5:43)
  • Jordan MasonSan Francisco 49ers — Jordan Mason (Q4 11:04)

Field goals

  • Jaylen MoodySan Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody (Q2 7:57)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 11:13)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 3:03)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 3:26)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 1:43)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 1:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 13 (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 12:16) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 4-J.Moody 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SF 16 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) Direct snap to 88-H.Bryant. 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 5:38) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) 7-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 27 (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) 7-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) 24-J.Mason left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:58) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 7-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 11 (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) 7-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 1:40) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 4-J.Moody 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. PENALTY on CLE, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 31. [WPA -52.1% · EPA -2.50]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Lenoir (99-J.Kinlaw) at CLE 36. 2-D.Lenoir pushed ob at CLE 8 for 28 yards (71-J.Wills). [WPA -25.8% · EPA -5.10]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked at SF 32 for -11 yards (97-N.Bosa). [WPA -22.4% · EPA -1.80]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short right intended for 18-Dav.Bell INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at SF 42. 54-F.Warner to CLE 26 for 32 yards (10-P.Walker). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -7.38]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk to CLE 43 for 25 yards (26-R.McLeod). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +1.09]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short right intended for 18-Dav.Bell INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at SF 42. 54-F.Warner to CLE 26 for 32 yards (10-P.Walker). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -7.38]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Lenoir (99-J.Kinlaw) at CLE 36. 2-D.Lenoir pushed ob at CLE 8 for 28 yards (71-J.Wills). [WPA -25.8% · EPA -5.10]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep left intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Emerson at CLE 48. 23-M.Emerson to SF 38 for 14 yards (64-J.Brendel). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.78]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper to SF 25 for 58 yards (48-O.Burks). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.75]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 12:23 · CLE 13 · Score 6-0
    (12:23) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 23-C.McCaffrey for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 12:16 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  3. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 7:57 · CLE 7 · Score 10-0
    (7:57) 4-J.Moody 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · SF 16 · Score 10-6
    (5:43) Direct snap to 88-H.Bryant. 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 5:38 · SF 15 · Score 10-7
    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  6. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 11:13 · SF 24 · Score 10-10
    (11:13) 7-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 3:03 · SF 27 · Score 10-13
    (3:03) 7-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  8. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · CLE 8 · Score 16-13
    (11:04) 24-J.Mason left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:58 · CLE 15 · Score 17-13
    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  10. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:26 · SF 32 · Score 17-16
    (3:26) 7-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  11. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:43 · SF 11 · Score 17-19
    (1:43) 7-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  12. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:40 · CLE 35 · Score 17-19
    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jauan Jennings (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • PJ Walker (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns on 2023-10-15?

The Cleveland Browns beat the San Francisco 49ers 19-17 in Week 6, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Cleveland Browns 9; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Cleveland Browns 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (B. Purdy pass) (Q1 12:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q2 5:43) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Mason (Q4 11:04) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q2 7:57, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 11:13, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 3:03, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 3:26, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:43, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?

PJ Walker (Cleveland Browns), 43.9% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -15.43 total passing EPA. Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 34.3% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?

Jauan Jennings (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+1.01 EPA): (:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 15-J.Jennings pushed ob at CLE 26 for 9 yards (0-G.Newsome) [95-M.Garrett]..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cleveland Browns won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W