Browns 20–31 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2016

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 31–20 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Kessler
Top passer: C. Kessler
Biggest EPA play: (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J…
Game date: 2016-10-02

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 31–20 on 2016-10-02. C. Kessler posted a game-high +7.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	0	17	3	0	0	20
Washington Commanders	14	3	0	14	0	31

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

WAS 2

+1WAS 15

WAS 9

+1WAS 15

+3CLE 31

+3WAS 33

+3WAS 27

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:45TD
Joe Reed
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
0-6
(7:45) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:40XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:34TD
Joe Reed
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
0-13
(:34) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:27XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:38TD
ICI. Crowell
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
6-14
(9:38) 66-S.Drango reported in as eligible. 34-I.Crowell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:33XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:03TD
TPT. Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
13-14
(8:03) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-W.Compton]. PENALTY on CLE-11-T.Pryor, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty- Using the ball as a prop
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 7:55XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:35FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 31
Score
14-17
(2:35) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:05FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 33
Score
17-17
(:05) 3-C.Parkey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:30FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 27
Score
20-17
(9:30) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:43TD
Cody Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
20-23
(10:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:39XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
20-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:28TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
20-30
(4:28) 31-M.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:25XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
20-31
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.01 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
2I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +6.90 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.31 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
5Marcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
6G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
7R. Louis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 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

C. Kessler — CLE · Passing

C. Kessler posted the highest total EPA (+7.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

C. Kessler's top snap (-3.48 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle intended for 11-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at CLE 25. 24-J.Norman to CLE 24 for 1 yard (16-A.Hawkins). PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards,

Biggest single play (-6.23 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones).

Quarterback report card

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

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.01 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.014	+0.151
Offensive success rate	48.3%	53.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.159	+0.191
Rush EPA/play	-0.223	+0.115
Defensive EPA/play	-0.151	-0.014
Defensive success rate	46.1%	51.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +1.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +11.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 7:45)
Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 0:34)
Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell (Q2 9:38)
Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 8:03)
Washington Commanders — Cody Thompson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 10:43)
Washington Commanders — Marcus Jones (Q4 4:28)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 2:35)
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 0:05)
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q3 9:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 7:40) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q1 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 0:27) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 66-S.Drango reported in as eligible. 34-I.Crowell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 9:33); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 8:03); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 7:55) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 2:35) — (2:35) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-C.Parkey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:39) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 31-M.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 4:25) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) 42-M.Johnson to WAS 14 for 2 yards (51-W.Compton). FUMBLES (51-W.Compton), RECOVERED by WAS-47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 47-Q.Dunbar to WAS 9 for no gain (80-R.Louis). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -4.87]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 29-D.Johnson left end to WAS 45 for 5 yards (90-E.Hood). FUMBLES (90-E.Hood), RECOVERED by WAS-51-W.Compton at WAS 43. 51-W.Compton to WAS 43 for no gain (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.89]
Washington Commanders (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Jackson. PENALTY on CLE-23-J.Haden, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at WAS 44 - No Play. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.05]
Washington Commanders (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -6.23]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:03) — (8:03) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-W.Compton]. PENALTY on CLE-11-T.Pryor, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty- Using the ball a [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at WAS 41. 21-J.Taylor to WAS 12 for 29 yards (31-M.Jones). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -6.23]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 29-D.Johnson left end to WAS 45 for 5 yards (90-E.Hood). FUMBLES (90-E.Hood), RECOVERED by WAS-51-W.Compton at WAS 43. 51-W.Compton to WAS 43 for no gain (73-J.Thomas). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.89]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) 42-M.Johnson to WAS 14 for 2 yards (51-W.Compton). FUMBLES (51-W.Compton), RECOVERED by WAS-47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 9. 47-Q.Dunbar to WAS 9 for no gain (80-R.Louis). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -4.87]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle intended for 11-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at CLE 25. 24-J.Norman to CLE 24 for 1 yard (16-A.Hawkins). PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlik [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:45 · CLE 8 · Score 0-6
(7:45) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:40 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:34 · CLE 9 · Score 0-13
(:34) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:27 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:38 · WAS 2 · Score 6-14
(9:38) 66-S.Drango reported in as eligible. 34-I.Crowell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · WAS 15 · Score 7-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 8:03 · WAS 9 · Score 13-14
(8:03) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-W.Compton]. PENALTY on CLE-11-T.Pryor, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty- Using the ball a
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 7:55 · WAS 15 · Score 14-14
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 2:35 · CLE 31 · Score 14-17
(2:35) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · WAS 33 · Score 17-17
(:05) 3-C.Parkey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 9:30 · WAS 27 · Score 20-17
(9:30) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:43 · CLE 5 · Score 20-23
(10:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · CLE 15 · Score 20-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · CLE 1 · Score 20-30
(4:28) 31-M.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:25 · CLE 15 · Score 20-31
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Kessler (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders on 2016-10-02?

The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 31-20 in Week 4, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Washington Commanders 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Washington Commanders 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 7:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 0:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 9:38) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 8:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 10:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Jones (Q4 4:28) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 2:35, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 9:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns), 63.6% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.01 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 63.6% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-3.48 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle intended for 11-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at CLE 25. 24-J.Norman to CLE 24 for 1 yard (16-A.Hawkins). PENALTY on WAS-24-J.No.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders: 2016 Week 4 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Browns

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

Quick answer

Game summary