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NFL · Week 6 · October 16, 2016 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans: 2016 Week 6 Recap

Titans defeat Browns 28–26 in Week 6

C.Kessler led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 26–28 Week 6 finish.

Cleveland Browns 26 0–6
Final 26–28
Tennessee Titans 28 3–3 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
26–28
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 13–14 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
C. Kessler
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Kessler
Game date
October 16, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • C.Kessler 26/49 · 300 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Pryor 9 REC · 75 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 3 REC · 48 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Marcus Mariota
    Marcus Mariota 17/32 · 280 YDS · 3 TD +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Wright 8 REC · 133 YDS · 1 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Matthews 3 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 28–26 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 13–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Kessler
Top passer
C. Kessler
Biggest EPA play
(12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Offi…
Game date
2016-10-16

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 28–26 on 2016-10-16. C. Kessler posted a game-high +12.19 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns67013026
Tennessee Titans7777028

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 10:42TD
    RMR. Matthews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    0-6

    (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 10:37XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 8:52FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 27
    Score
    3-7

    (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:12FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 18
    Score
    6-7

    (2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 12:02TD
    KWK. Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 48
    Score
    6-13

    (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 11:51XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-14

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:47TD
    TPT. Pryor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 7
    Score
    12-14

    (:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:40XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    13-14

    3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 9:36TD
    DMD. Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    13-20

    (9:36) 29-D.Murray left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 9:33XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    13-21

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 6:54TD
    AFA. Fasano

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    13-27

    (6:54) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 6:43XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    13-28

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 2:10TD
    TPT. Pryor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    19-28

    (2:10) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Dodd].

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:30TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 1
    Score
    25-28

    (:30) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  15. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:27XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    26-28

    3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.19 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.84 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Pryor · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Matthews · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
  6. 6Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  7. 7Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Fasano · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 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 (+12.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

C. Kessler's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at TEN 5 for 22 yards (54-A.Williamson).

Biggest single play (+4.17 EPA): Marcus Mariota — (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

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) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.19 total EPA
  • Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.073+0.088
Offensive success rate38.2%45.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.236+0.339
Rush EPA/play-0.288-0.049
Defensive EPA/play-0.088-0.073
Defensive success rate54.4%61.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.07, Tennessee Titans +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.07 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +6.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +6.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Matthews (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q1 10:42)
  • Tennessee Titans — K. Wright (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q2 12:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 0:47)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Murray (Q3 9:36)
  • Tennessee Titans — A. Fasano (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q4 6:54)
  • Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q4 2:10)
  • Dyontae JohnsonCleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q1 8:52)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q1 2:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 10:37) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 48 (Q2 12:02); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 11:51) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 0:40) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 29-D.Murray left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 9:33) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:43) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Dodd].; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 0:30); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 0:27) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.17]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.35]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright to CLE 13 for 26 yards (33-J.Poyer). Penalty on CLE-91-T.Holmes, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.13]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass incomplete deep left to 29-D.Johnson. PENALTY on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at CLE 24 - No Play. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.83]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 58 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -1.37]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.17]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at TEN 5 for 22 yards (54-A.Williamson). [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.71]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 13-K.Wright INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Williams at CLE 40. 22-T.Williams to CLE 40 for no gain (13-K.Wright). The Replay Official reviewed the pass [WPA -6.3% · EPA -3.68]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 10:42 · CLE 11 · Score 0-6
    (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 10:37 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 8:52 · TEN 27 · Score 3-7
    (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:12 · TEN 18 · Score 6-7
    (2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 12:02 · CLE 48 · Score 6-13
    (12:02) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-K.Wright for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 11:51 · CLE 15 · Score 6-14
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:47 · TEN 7 · Score 12-14
    (:47) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · TEN 15 · Score 13-14
    3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  9. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 9:36 · CLE 3 · Score 13-20
    (9:36) 29-D.Murray left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 9:33 · CLE 15 · Score 13-21
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · CLE 15 · Score 13-27
    (6:54) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:43 · CLE 15 · Score 13-28
    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  13. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · TEN 5 · Score 19-28
    (2:10) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 11-T.Pryor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Dodd].
  14. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · TEN 1 · Score 25-28
    (:30) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  15. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · TEN 15 · Score 26-28
    3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

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

  • Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • 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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans on 2016-10-16?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 28-26 in Week 6, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 13, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 26, Tennessee Titans 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Matthews (M. Mariota pass) (Q1 10:42) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Wright (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 12:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q2 0:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 9:36) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Fasano (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 6:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (C. Kessler pass) (Q4 2:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 0:30) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 8:52, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 2:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns), 53.1% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.19 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 53.1% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at TEN 5 for 22 yards (54-A.Williamson)..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Tennessee Titans won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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