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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 2015 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Week 15 Recap

Seahawks defeat Browns 30–13 in Week 15

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 13–30 Week 15 finish.

Cleveland Browns 13 3–11
Final 13–30
Seattle Seahawks 30 9–5 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
13–30
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–20 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
J. Manziel
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
December 20, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • G.Barnidge 3 REC · 29 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 4 CAR · 46 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 5 REC · 39 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 21/38 · 255 YDS · 3 TD +20.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jayron Kearse
    Jayron Kearse 7 REC · 110 YDS +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 4 REC · 45 YDS · 2 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cleveland Browns7330013
Seattle Seahawks713100030

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 8:13TD
    GBG. Barnidge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 7
    Score
    6-0

    (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 8:07XP
    TCT. Coons

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    7-0

    6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 0:47TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    7-6

    (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 0:43XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-7

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:01TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:56XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-14

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:35FG
    TCT. Coons

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 16
    Score
    10-14

    (6:35) 6-T.Coons 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:00FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 31
    Score
    10-17

    (1:00) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:00FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 15:00TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 27
    Score
    10-26

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:54XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-27

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 9:07FG
    TCT. Coons

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 19
    Score
    13-27

    (9:07) 6-T.Coons 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:37FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    13-30

    (3:37) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +20.56 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Jayron KearseJayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  3. 3G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  4. 4Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6F. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  7. 7Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Dyontae JohnsonDyontae 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.

Russell Wilson

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 WilsonRussell 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.

StatCleveland BrownsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.086+0.264
Offensive success rate45.6%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 rate42.4%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) (Q1 8:13)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 0:47)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 10:01)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q2 6:35)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 1:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q4 9:07)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:37)
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. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.33]
  • 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. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.80]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.92]
  • 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 [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.95]
  • 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). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.14]
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. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +3.55]
  • 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). [WPA +1.3% · EPA +3.40]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.92]
  • 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. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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