Browns 10–19 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.9% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.24 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 35.7% completion, -8.3% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to CLE 9 for 26 yards (30-J.McCourty). Penalty on CLE-30-J.McCourty, Illegal Contact, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 19–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 7–9 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (13:31) 29-D.Johnson Jr. up the middle to LAC 37 for -2 yards (54-M.Ingram).
Game date: 2017-12-03

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 19–10 on 2017-12-03. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +14.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	0	3	0	0	10
Los Angeles Chargers	9	10	0	0	0	19

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+3CLE 22

LAC 28

+1LAC 15

+1CLE 15

+3LAC 17

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:06FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
0-3
(9:06) 5-T.Coons 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:50FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
0-6
(3:50) 5-T.Coons 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:00TD
David Njoku
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 28
Score
6-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:55XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-6
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:04FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
7-9
(:04) 5-T.Coons 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:40TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 7
Score
7-15
(10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:35XP
TCT. Coons
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-16
5-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:06FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
7-19
(1:06) 5-T.Coons 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 12:08FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
10-19
(12:08) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +14.24 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
3Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
4Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
6D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+14.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to CLE 9 for 26 yards (30-J.McCourty). Penalty on CLE-30-J.McCourty, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.10 EPA): Dyontae Johnson — (13:31) 29-D.Johnson Jr. up the middle to LAC 37 for -2 yards (54-M.Ingram).

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 68.9% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.24 total EPA
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 42 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -8.3% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.027	+0.090
Offensive success rate	40.0%	48.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.070	+0.317
Rush EPA/play	-0.212	-0.172
Defensive EPA/play	-0.090	+0.027
Defensive success rate	51.2%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, -2.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +7.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 2:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 10:40)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — T. Coons (Q2 9:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Coons (Q2 3:50)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Coons (Q2 0:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Coons (Q3 1:06)
Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 12:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 5-T.Coons 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q2 3:50) — (3:50) 5-T.Coons 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q2 2:00); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 1:55) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 5-T.Coons 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 10:35) — 5-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 5-T.Coons 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to CLE 9 for 26 yards (30-J.McCourty). Penalty on CLE-30-J.McCourty, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +3.19]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 5-T.Coons 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.28]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stan [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.80]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:31) — (13:31) 29-D.Johnson Jr. up the middle to LAC 37 for -2 yards (54-M.Ingram). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.10]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates to CLE 40 for 12 yards (53-J.Schobert). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.98]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:31) — (13:31) 29-D.Johnson Jr. up the middle to LAC 37 for -2 yards (54-M.Ingram). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.10]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stan [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.80]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at LAC 18 for -3 yards (99-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (99-J.Bosa) [99-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by LAC-52-D.Perryman at LAC 20. 52-D.Perryman to LAC 20 for no gain (64-J.Tretter). The [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 5-T.Coons 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.28]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:06 · CLE 3 · Score 0-3
(9:06) 5-T.Coons 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:50 · CLE 22 · Score 0-6
(3:50) 5-T.Coons 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LAC 28 · Score 6-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep middle to 85-D.Njoku for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stan
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · LAC 15 · Score 7-6
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CLE 4 · Score 7-9
(:04) 5-T.Coons 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:40 · CLE 7 · Score 7-15
(10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:35 · CLE 15 · Score 7-16
5-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:06 · CLE 9 · Score 7-19
(1:06) 5-T.Coons 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 12:08 · LAC 17 · Score 10-19
(12:08) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

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

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
D. Kizer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2017-12-03?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 19-10 in Week 13, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Los Angeles Chargers 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 10:40) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Coons (Q2 9:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Coons (Q2 3:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Coons (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Coons (Q3 1:06, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 12:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.9% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.24 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 35.7% completion, -8.3% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to CLE 9 for 26 yards (30-J.McCourty). Penalty on CLE-30-J.McCourty, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-11 Now 0-12 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

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