Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 31–28 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- New York Jets 7–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-10-30
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 31–28 on 2016-10-30, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 20–7 halftime lead. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +8.38 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
 Cleveland Browns | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(3:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(1:55) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CLE #72 Coleman reports as an eligible receiver. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:04) 3-C.Parkey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(8:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 81-Q.Enunwa for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(2:15) 22-M.Forte left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #72 & 70 both report as eligible receivers.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(9:42) 22-M.Forte right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(4:08) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:15) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 11-T.Pryor Sr. is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:52TD Ashtyn HawkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 0-6
(11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:45XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:15FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 23
- Score
- 0-10
(3:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 12:51TD Brandon PowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 6-10
(12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 12:44XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:55TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-16
(1:55) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CLE #72 Coleman reports as an eligible receiver. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:51XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-17
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:04FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 7-20
(:04) 3-C.Parkey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:24TD QEQ. EnunwaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 24
- Score
- 13-20
(8:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 81-Q.Enunwa for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:15XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:15TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 20-20
(2:15) 22-M.Forte left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #72 & 70 both report as eligible receivers.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:11XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 21-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:42TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 27-20
(9:42) 22-M.Forte right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:38XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 28-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:08FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 31-20
(4:08) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:15TD Ashtyn HawkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 31-26
(:15) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:12Safety JMJ. McCownPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 31-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 11-T.Pryor Sr. is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +8.38 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2J. McCown · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.03 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Rushing · +7.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 6T.Pryor Sr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7Ashtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8C. Peake · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.39 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
R. Fitzpatrick — NYJ · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+8.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (3:49) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 81-Q.Enunwa to CLE 13 for 57 yards (21-J.Taylor).
Biggest single play (+4.64 EPA): Brandon Powell — (12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 54 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -9.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +8.03 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -12.2% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.215 | +0.131 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.226 | -0.168 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +4.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +13.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Ashtyn Hawkins (J. McCown pass)
- New York Jets — Brandon Powell
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- New York Jets — Q. Enunwa (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — M. Forte
- New York Jets — M. Forte
- Cleveland Browns — Ashtyn Hawkins (J. McCown pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
- Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 11:45) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 35 (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 12:44) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 1:55); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 1:51) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-C.Parkey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 81-Q.Enunwa for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 8:15) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) 22-M.Forte left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #72 & 70 both report as eligible receivers.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 2:11) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–8. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 22-M.Forte right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 9:38) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:12) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 11-T.Pryor Sr. is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 81-Q.Enunwa to CLE 13 for 57 yards (21-J.Taylor).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. to NYJ 19 for 24 yards (21-M.Gilchrist).
- New York Jets (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) 22-M.Forte left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #72 & 70 both report as eligible receivers.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 22-M.Forte right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right intended for 29-D.Johnson Jr. INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Mauldin (25-C.Pryor) at CLE 8. 55-L.Mauldin to CLE 8 for no gain (74-C.Erving).
- New York Jets (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 81-Q.Enunwa to CLE 13 for 57 yards (21-J.Taylor).
- New York Jets (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) 22-M.Forte left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #72 & 70 both report as eligible receivers.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 11:52 · NYJ 5 · Score 0-6
(11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 11:45 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 3:15 · NYJ 23 · Score 0-10
(3:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 12:51 · CLE 35 · Score 6-10
(12:51) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 12:44 · CLE 15 · Score 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-16
(1:55) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CLE #72 Coleman reports as an eligible receiver. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The rul - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-17
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYJ 9 · Score 7-20
(:04) 3-C.Parkey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 8:24 · CLE 24 · Score 13-20
(8:24) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 81-Q.Enunwa for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 8:15 · CLE 15 · Score 14-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 2:15 · CLE 4 · Score 20-20
(2:15) 22-M.Forte left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ #72 & 70 both report as eligible receivers. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:11 · CLE 15 · Score 21-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:42 · CLE 2 · Score 27-20
(9:42) 22-M.Forte right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:38 · CLE 15 · Score 28-20
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:08 · CLE 6 · Score 31-20
(4:08) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · NYJ 1 · Score 31-26
(:15) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 0:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 11-T.Pryor Sr. is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns on 2016-10-30?
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 31-28 in Week 8, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q2: New York Jets 7, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: New York Jets 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: New York Jets 10, Cleveland Browns 8; Final: New York Jets 31, Cleveland Browns 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hawkins (J. McCown pass) (Q1 11:52) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q2 12:51) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 1:55) New York Jets touchdown — Q. Enunwa (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 8:24) New York Jets touchdown — M. Forte (Q3 2:15) New York Jets touchdown — M. Forte (Q4 9:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hawkins (J. McCown pass) (Q4 0:15) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 3:15, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 4:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 46.3% completion, -9.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +8.03 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 41.0% completion, -12.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (3:49) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 81-Q.Enunwa to CLE 13 for 57 yards (21-J.Taylor)..
Was New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L
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