Falcons 16–28 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 66.7% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 73.9% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +21.32 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (-6.42 EPA): (8:40) (Shotgun) 25-D.Hilliard pass short left intended for 6-B.Mayfield INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee at ATL 22. 27-D.Kazee to CLE 45 for 33 yards (24-N.Chubb)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 28–16 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 10–14 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Baker Mayfield
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2018-11-11

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 28–16 on 2018-11-11. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +21.32 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	10	0	12	0	16
Cleveland Browns	7	7	14	0	0	28

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

ATL 28

+3CLE 22

+1CLE 15

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:44TD
Rashard Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 28
Score
0-6
(4:44) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 81-R.Higgins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:36XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-7
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:22FG
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
3-7
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:08TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
9-7
(5:08) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:04XP
GTG. Tavecchio
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
10-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:01TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 13
Score
10-13
(1:01) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 24-N.Chubb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:55XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-14
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:31TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
10-20
(10:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 29-D.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:27XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-21
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:51TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 92
Score
10-27
(8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:45XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-28
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:29TD
Austin Hooper
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
16-28
(4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:24TD
Matt Ryan
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
16-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan is sacked. ATTEMPT FAILS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +21.32 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
2Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.43 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
6Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
8Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 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

Baker Mayfield — CLE · Passing

Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+21.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

Baker Mayfield's top snap (-6.42 EPA): (8:40) (Shotgun) 25-D.Hilliard pass short left intended for 6-B.Mayfield INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee at ATL 22. 27-D.Kazee to CLE 45 for 33 yards (24-N.Chubb).

Biggest single play (+7.35 EPA): Nick Chubb — (8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 57 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.43 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 23 dropbacks · 73.9% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.93 EPA/play · +21.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.012	+0.199
Offensive success rate	45.5%	52.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.095	+0.621
Rush EPA/play	-0.255	+0.029
Defensive EPA/play	-0.199	-0.012
Defensive success rate	47.1%	54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +1.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +13.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Rashard Higgins (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q1 4:44)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 5:08)
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:01)
Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q3 10:31)
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q3 8:51)
Atlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 4:29)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — G. Tavecchio (Q2 12:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 28 (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 81-R.Higgins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 4:36) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 5:04) — 4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 24-N.Chubb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:55) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 29-D.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 10:27) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 92 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 8:45) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 12–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 4:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan is sacked. ATTEMPT FAILS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 25-D.Hilliard pass short left intended for 6-B.Mayfield INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee at ATL 22. 27-D.Kazee to CLE 45 for 33 yards (24-N.Chubb). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -6.42]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 24-N.Chubb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.22]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu to ATL 41 for 4 yards (38-T.Carrie; 54-T.Vallejo). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by CLE-38-T.Carrie at ATL 41. 38-T.Carrie to ATL 41 for no [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones to CLE 15 for 30 yards (54-T.Vallejo). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +1.92]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +7.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +7.35]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 25-D.Hilliard pass short left intended for 6-B.Mayfield INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee at ATL 22. 27-D.Kazee to CLE 45 for 33 yards (24-N.Chubb). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -6.42]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 12-M.Sanu to ATL 41 for 4 yards (38-T.Carrie; 54-T.Vallejo). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by CLE-38-T.Carrie at ATL 41. 38-T.Carrie to ATL 41 for no [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.38]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.5% · EPA +4.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:44 · ATL 28 · Score 0-6
(4:44) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 81-R.Higgins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:36 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 12:22 · CLE 22 · Score 3-7
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Tavecchio 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:08 · CLE 1 · Score 9-7
(5:08) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:04 · CLE 15 · Score 10-7
4-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · ATL 13 · Score 10-13
(1:01) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 24-N.Chubb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · ATL 15 · Score 10-14
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 10:31 · ATL 11 · Score 10-20
(10:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 29-D.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 10:27 · ATL 15 · Score 10-21
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 8:51 · ATL 92 · Score 10-27
(8:51) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:45 · ATL 15 · Score 10-28
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:29 · CLE 3 · Score 16-28
(4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · CLE 2 · Score 16-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan is sacked. ATTEMPT FAILS.

Key takeaways

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

Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns on 2018-11-11?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-16 in Week 10, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 12, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 16, Cleveland Browns 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — R. Higgins (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 4:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 5:08) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:01) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 10:31) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q3 8:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:29) Atlanta Falcons field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q2 12:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 66.7% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 73.9% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +21.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (-6.42 EPA): (8:40) (Shotgun) 25-D.Hilliard pass short left intended for 6-B.Mayfield INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee at ATL 22. 27-D.Kazee to CLE 45 for 33 yards (24-N.Chubb)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W

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