Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 31–28 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 14–28 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Hilton
- Top passer
- D. Kizer
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-09-24
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 31–28 on 2017-09-24. T. Hilton posted a game-high +8.59 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(13:32) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(2:46) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(:32) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:23) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(7:04) (Run formation) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-J.Simon]. Penalty on IND-30-R.Melvin, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(2:08) (Pass formation) 7-D.Kizer left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:29TD Jacoby BrissettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 0-6
(:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:24XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:32TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 6-7
(13:32) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:22XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:15TD Jacoby BrissettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 7-13
(10:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:06XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:27TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 61
- Score
- 7-20
(5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:14XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:46TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 7-27
(2:46) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:41XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:32TD David NjokuPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 13-28
(:32) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:27XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-28
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:23FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 14
- Score
- 14-31
(10:23) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:04TD K.J. BrittPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 11
- Score
- 20-31
(7:04) (Run formation) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-J.Simon]. Penalty on IND-30-R.Melvin, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:56XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 21-31
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:08TD DKD. KizerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 27-31
(2:08) (Pass formation) 7-D.Kizer left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:04XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 28-31
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2Jacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 4D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5Q. Bray · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 6J. Leslie · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
- 7Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 8Jacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 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
T. Hilton — IND · Receiving
T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+8.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
T. Hilton's top snap (+5.98 EPA): (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 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) · 60 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -12.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.42 total EPA
- Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.095 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.00, Indianapolis Colts +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.00 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -0.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, +3.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jacoby Brissett
- Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson
- Indianapolis Colts — Jacoby Brissett
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr.
- Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (D. Kizer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — K.J. Britt (D. Kizer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Kizer
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 0:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–14. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 13:22) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 10:06) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 61 (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 5:14) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 2:41) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:27) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 7:04); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 6:56) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (Pass formation) 7-D.Kizer left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:04) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:39) — (8:39) (Run formation) 7-D.Kizer pass short right intended for 82-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-R.Melvin at IND 3. 30-R.Melvin to IND 10 for 7 yards (82-K.Williams).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:14) — (12:14) (Run formation) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to CLE 30 for 25 yards (21-J.Taylor).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:04) — 5-Z.Gonzalez kicks onside 10 yards from CLE 35 to CLE 45. 41-M.Farley (didn't try to advance) to CLE 45 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:39) — (8:39) (Run formation) 7-D.Kizer pass short right intended for 82-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-R.Melvin at IND 3. 30-R.Melvin to IND 10 for 7 yards (82-K.Williams).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Run formation) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 30-R.Melvin at IND 31. 30-R.Melvin to CLE 48 for 21 yards (75-J.Bitonio).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 84-J.Doyle to IND 41 for 5 yards (52-J.Burgess). FUMBLES (52-J.Burgess), RECOVERED by CLE-58-C.Kirksey at IND 44. 58-C.Kirksey to IND 44 for no gain (1
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:29 · CLE 5 · Score 0-6
(:29) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:24 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 13:32 · IND 19 · Score 6-7
(13:32) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · CLE 7 · Score 7-13
(10:15) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 10:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:27 · CLE 61 · Score 7-20
(5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:14 · CLE 15 · Score 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:46 · CLE 4 · Score 7-27
(2:46) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:41 · CLE 15 · Score 7-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · IND 1 · Score 13-28
(:32) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · IND 15 · Score 14-28
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 10:23 · CLE 14 · Score 14-31
(10:23) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:04 · IND 11 · Score 20-31
(7:04) (Run formation) 7-D.Kizer pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-J.Simon]. Penalty on IND-30-R.Melvin, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:56 · IND 15 · Score 21-31
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · IND 1 · Score 27-31
(2:08) (Pass formation) 7-D.Kizer left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · IND 15 · Score 28-31
5-Z.Gonzalez 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.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Kizer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts on 2017-09-24?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 31-28 in Week 3, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, Indianapolis Colts 21; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 28, Indianapolis Colts 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q1 0:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 13:32) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q2 10:15) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 5:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 2:46) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (D. Kizer pass) (Q2 0:32) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Britt (D. Kizer pass) (Q4 7:04) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Kizer (Q4 2:08) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 10:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 36.7% completion, -12.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.42 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 53.1% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.59 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.98 EPA): (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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