Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 38–24 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 10–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- D. Kizer
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 87-S.DeValve to CLE 43 for 9 yards (24-N.La…
- Game date
- 2017-11-12
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 38–24 on 2017-11-12. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +5.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 3 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.48 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 2

K.J. Britt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play - 3
E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 4

Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5
I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 6
K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 7
Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 8
G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 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
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+5.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (-4.90 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Collins [95-M.Garrett] at DET 31. 51-J.Collins to DET 31 for no gain (60-G.Glasgow). CLE-51-J.Collins was injured during the pla
Biggest single play (-8.07 EPA): D. Kizer — (4:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 87-S.DeValve to CLE 43 for 9 yards (24-N.Lawson). FUMBLES (24-N.Lawson), RECOVERED by DET-24-N.Lawson at CLE 44. 24-N.Lawson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Kizer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.79 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.172 | +0.166 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.120 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.050 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.09 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.05 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -8.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +3.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — K.J. Britt (D. Kizer pass) 
Detroit Lions — Ameer Abdullah
Detroit Lions — S. DeValve (D. Kizer pass)
Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
Cleveland Browns — D. Kizer
Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass)
Detroit Lions — E. Ebron (Matthew Stafford pass)
Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass)
Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q1 8:46); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 8:39) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 21-A.Abdullah up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 10:25) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 66 (Q2 4:08); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 11:01) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 2:23) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 0:52) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CLE 29 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 85-E.Ebron for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:46) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CLE 40 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 4:28) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 87-S.DeValve to CLE 43 for 9 yards (24-N.Lawson). FUMBLES (24-N.Lawson), RECOVERED by DET-24-N.Lawson at CLE 44. 24-N.Lawson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 85-E.Ebron for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 7-D.Kizer up the middle to DET 2 for no gain (91-A.Robinson; 97-A.Spence). PENALTY on CLE-29-D.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 7-D.Kizer pass deep left to 87-S.DeValve to DET 1 for 35 yards (59-T.Whitehead).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 87-S.DeValve to CLE 43 for 9 yards (24-N.Lawson). FUMBLES (24-N.Lawson), RECOVERED by DET-24-N.Lawson at CLE 44. 24-N.Lawson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right intended for 80-R.Louis INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at DET -9. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Collins [95-M.Garrett] at DET 31. 51-J.Collins to DET 31 for no gain (60-G.Glasgow). CLE-51-J.Collins was in
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 11:34 · DET 5 · Score 3-0
(11:34) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 8:46 · DET 19 · Score 9-0
(8:46) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-T.Whitehead]. PENALTY on DET-59-T.Whitehead, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 8:39 · DET 15 · Score 10-0
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 6:03 · CLE 28 · Score 10-3
(6:03) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 10:30 · CLE 8 · Score 10-9
(10:30) 21-A.Abdullah up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · CLE 15 · Score 10-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:08 · DET 66 · Score 10-16
(4:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 87-S.DeValve to CLE 43 for 9 yards (24-N.Lawson). FUMBLES (24-N.Lawson), RECOVERED by DET-24-N.Lawson at CLE 44. 24-N.Lawson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:55 · CLE 15 · Score 10-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 11:06 · DET 6 · Score 16-17
(11:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 11:01 · DET 15 · Score 17-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 2:28 · DET 1 · Score 23-17
(2:28) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 2:23 · DET 15 · Score 24-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 0:56 · CLE 8 · Score 24-23
(:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 0:52 · CLE 15 · Score 24-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:52 · CLE 29 · Score 24-30
(10:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 85-E.Ebron for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:46 · CLE 15 · Score 24-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:36 · CLE 40 · Score 24-37
(4:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:28 · CLE 15 · Score 24-38
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions on 2017-11-12?
The Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 38-24 in Week 10, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Detroit Lions 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, Detroit Lions 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Britt (D. Kizer pass) (Q1 8:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Abdullah (Q2 10:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. DeValve (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 4:08) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q3 11:06) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Kizer (Q3 2:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 0:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Ebron (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 10:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 4:36) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q1 11:34, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 6:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions?
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 45.7% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.79 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.90 EPA): (10:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Collins [95-M.Garrett] at DET 31. 51-J.Collins to DET 31 for no gain (60-G.Glasgow). CLE.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-8 Now 0-9 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W