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NFL · Week 3 · September 27, 2020 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns: 2020 Week 3 Recap

Browns defeat Commanders 34–20 in Week 3

Baker Mayfield led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 20–34 Week 3 finish.

Washington Commanders 20 1–2
Final 20–34
Cleveland Browns 34 2–1 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
20–34
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–17 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
D. Haskins
FantasyHQ MVP
Baker Mayfield
Game date
September 27, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 4 REC · 83 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McKissic 3 REC · 37 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Antonio Gandy-Golden
    Antonio Gandy-Golden 1 CAR · 22 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Baker Mayfield
    Baker Mayfield 16/26 · 143 YDS · 2 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Odell Beckham Jr.
    Odell Beckham Jr. 4 REC · 59 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Landry 4 REC · 36 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders70130020
Cleveland Browns017017034

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 1:50TD
    DID. Inman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 1:44XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-0

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 10:48FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 24
    Score
    7-3

    (10:48) 2-C.Parkey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:06TD
    Nick Chubb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 16
    Score
    7-9

    (6:06) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 5:58XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    7-10

    2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:37TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 9
    Score
    7-16

    (:37) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:32XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    7-17

    2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 9:09TD
    Antonio Gibson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    13-17

    (9:09) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 2:24TD
    DID. Inman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    19-17

    (2:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 80-D.Inman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 2:20XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    20-17

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:19TD
    Harrison Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 3
    Score
    20-23

    (11:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:14XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    20-24

    2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 8:47TD
    Nick Chubb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 20
    Score
    20-30

    (8:47) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 8:40XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    20-31

    2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  15. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:13FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    20-34

    (1:13) 2-C.Parkey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.73 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Odell Beckham Jr.Odell Beckham Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  3. 3Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  5. 5J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  6. 6Austin HooperAustin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  7. 7Antonio Gandy-GoldenAntonio Gandy-Golden · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
  8. 8Kareem HuntKareem 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.

Baker Mayfield

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 MayfieldBaker 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.

StatWashington CommandersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.112+0.068
Offensive success rate37.2%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 rate56.6%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) (Q1 1:50)
  • Nick ChubbCleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q2 6:06)
  • Kareem HuntCleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:37)
  • Antonio GibsonWashington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q3 9:09)
  • Washington Commanders — D. Inman (D. Haskins pass) (Q3 2:24)
  • Harrison BryantCleveland Browns — Harrison Bryant (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 11:19)
  • Nick ChubbCleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q4 8:47)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 10:48)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q4 1:13)
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- [WPA -21.9% · EPA -6.15]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 80-D.Inman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +3.48]
  • 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). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.42]
  • 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). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.79]
  • 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. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.48]
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- [WPA -21.9% · EPA -6.15]
  • 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 [WPA -5.3% · EPA -5.89]
  • 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). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.54]
  • 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. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:06 · WAS 16 · Score 7-9
    (6:06) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:09 · CLE 2 · Score 13-17
    (9:09) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:47 · WAS 20 · Score 20-30
    (8:47) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. 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.
  15. 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