Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 30–13 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 10–20 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- J. Manziel
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-12-20
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 30–13 on 2015-12-20. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +20.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| 7 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +20.56 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 2
Jayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play - 3
G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 4
Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 5

Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 6
F. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 7

Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 8

Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 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
Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing
Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+20.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.55 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Manziel led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.77 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +13.8% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +20.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.264 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 57.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.541 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.4% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.26 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 7 drives, +5.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 8 drives, +22.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass)
Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass)
Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 8:07) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 0:43) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Holding, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:56) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) 6-T.Coons 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 0:00).
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 27 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 6-T.Coons 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Kearse (24-J.Bademosi). PENALTY on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at CLE 17 - No Play.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 29-D.Johnson Jr to SEA 8 for 13 yards (54-B.Wagner) [56-C.Avril]. FUMBLES (54-B.Wagner), ball out of bounds at SEA 8. Seattle challenged the pass comple
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse to SEA 37 for 22 yards (39-T.Gipson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson Jr right tackle pushed ob at SEA 15 for 39 yards (29-E.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Kearse (24-J.Bademosi). PENALTY on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at CLE 17 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 8:13 · SEA 7 · Score 6-0
(8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 8:07 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · CLE 3 · Score 7-6
(:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 10:01 · CLE 6 · Score 7-13
(10:01) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Holding, declined.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 9:56 · CLE 15 · Score 7-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:35 · SEA 16 · Score 10-14
(6:35) 6-T.Coons 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · CLE 31 · Score 10-17
(1:00) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · CLE 9 · Score 10-20
(:00) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. Untimed down due to defensive penalty on previous play.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 27 · Score 10-26
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · CLE 15 · Score 10-27
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 9:07 · SEA 19 · Score 13-27
(9:07) 6-T.Coons 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · CLE 12 · Score 13-30
(3:37) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Manziel (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks on 2015-12-20?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 30-13 in Week 15, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Seattle Seahawks 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass) (Q1 8:13) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 0:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 10:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 6:35, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q4 9:07, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 48.7% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.77 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 55.3% completion, +13.8% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +20.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.55 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W