Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 17–14 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Hogan
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:12) 8-K.Hogan pass deep right intended for 80-R.Louis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Claiborne [56…
- Game date
- 2017-10-08
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 17–14 on 2017-10-08. K. Hogan posted a game-high +6.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(9:29) 8-K.Hogan pass deep left to 85-D.Njoku for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on NYJ-96-M.Wilkerson, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:21) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(8:35) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 10-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Hogan pass short left to 29-D.Johnson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:01FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 39
- Score
- 3-0
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:29TD David NjokuPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 21
- Score
- 3-6
(9:29) 8-K.Hogan pass deep left to 85-D.Njoku for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:23XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on NYJ-96-M.Wilkerson, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:21TD ASA. Seferian-JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 9-7
(4:21) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:17XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 10-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 24
- Score
- 16-7
(8:35) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 10-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:30XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 17-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:00TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 41
- Score
- 17-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Hogan pass short left to 29-D.Johnson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 1:49XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 17-14
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).
- 1K. Hogan · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +6.71 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5Jayron Kearse · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6
Eric Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play - 7J. McCown · New York Jets · Passing · +1.88 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8A. Seferian-Jenkins · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 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
K. Hogan — CLE · Passing
K. Hogan posted the highest total EPA (+6.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
K. Hogan's top snap (-5.25 EPA): (5:12) 8-K.Hogan pass deep right intended for 80-R.Louis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Claiborne [56-D.Davis] at CLE 41. 21-M.Claiborne to CLE 13 for 28 yards (75-J.Bitonio).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.88 total EPA
- D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 23 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.6% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.055 | +0.095 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.393 | -0.294 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 57.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.06, Cleveland Browns -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.06 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -9.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -4.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (K. Hogan pass)
- New York Jets — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. McCown pass)
- New York Jets — Jayron Kearse (J. McCown pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (K. Hogan pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 39 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 21 (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 8-K.Hogan pass deep left to 85-D.Njoku for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 9:23); New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 4:17) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 10-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 8:30) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 41 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Hogan pass short left to 29-D.Johnson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 1:49) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 8-K.Hogan pass deep right intended for 80-R.Louis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Claiborne [56-D.Davis] at CLE 41. 21-M.Claiborne to CLE 13 for 28 yards (75-J.Bitonio).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:03) — (13:03) 34-I.Crowell right guard to NYJ 3 for 1 yard (48-J.Jenkins).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right intended for 87-S.DeValve INTERCEPTED by 26-M.Maye at NYJ 2. 26-M.Maye to NYJ 14 for 12 yards (34-I.Crowell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 9, RECOVERED by NYJ-50-F.Bishop at NYJ 7. 50-F.Bishop to NYJ 7 for no gain (34-I.Crowell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 8-K.Hogan pass deep left to 85-D.Njoku for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 8-K.Hogan pass deep right intended for 80-R.Louis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Claiborne [56-D.Davis] at CLE 41. 21-M.Claiborne to CLE 13 for 28 yards (75-J.Bitonio).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short right intended for 87-S.DeValve INTERCEPTED by 26-M.Maye at NYJ 2. 26-M.Maye to NYJ 14 for 12 yards (34-I.Crowell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Hogan pass short left to 29-D.Johnson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass short left intended for 11-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 30-J.McCourty at CLE 48. 30-J.McCourty ran ob at NYJ 49 for 3 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · CLE 39 · Score 3-0
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:29 · NYJ 21 · Score 3-6
(9:29) 8-K.Hogan pass deep left to 85-D.Njoku for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on NYJ-96-M.Wilkerson, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:21 · CLE 2 · Score 9-7
(4:21) 15-J.McCown pass short right to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:17 · CLE 15 · Score 10-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:35 · CLE 24 · Score 16-7
(8:35) (Shotgun) 15-J.McCown pass deep right to 10-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 8:30 · CLE 15 · Score 17-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 41 · Score 17-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Hogan pass short left to 29-D.Johnson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-14
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.
- 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.
- K. Hogan (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns on 2017-10-08?
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 17-14 in Week 5, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: New York Jets 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: New York Jets 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: New York Jets 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: New York Jets 17, Cleveland Browns 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (K. Hogan pass) (Q3 9:29) New York Jets touchdown — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. McCown pass) (Q3 4:21) New York Jets touchdown — J. Kearse (J. McCown pass) (Q4 8:35) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (K. Hogan pass) (Q4 2:00) New York Jets field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:01, 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 (New York Jets), 67.6% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.88 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 34.8% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Hogan (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (-5.25 EPA): (5:12) 8-K.Hogan pass deep right intended for 80-R.Louis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Claiborne [56-D.Davis] at CLE 41. 21-M.Claiborne to CLE 13 for 28 yards (75-J.Bitonio)..
Was New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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