Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 21–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 14–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Baker Mayfield
- Top passer
- Sam Darnold
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:31) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 11-R.Anderson to NYJ 26 for 17 yards (21-D.Ward). …
- Game date
- 2018-09-20
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 21–17 on 2018-09-20, overcoming New York Jets's 14–3 halftime lead. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +9.27 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(15:00) (Shotgun) 20-I.Crowell left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(7:59) 20-I.Crowell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-20-I.Crowell, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:27) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(5:24) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:47) (No Huddle) 34-C.Hyde right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 80-J.Landry pass to 6-B.Mayfield is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:58) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(2:07) 34-C.Hyde right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-G.Joseph 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 15:00TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 20-I.Crowell left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 14:56XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:59TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 13-0
(7:59) 20-I.Crowell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-20-I.Crowell, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:54XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-0
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:27FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 27
- Score
- 14-3
(:27) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 5:24FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 14-6
(5:24) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:47TD CHC. HydePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 14-12
(:47) (No Huddle) 34-C.Hyde right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:42Safety JLJ. LandryPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 80-J.Landry pass to 6-B.Mayfield is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:58FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 10
- Score
- 17-14
(8:58) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:07TD CHC. HydePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 17-20
(2:07) 34-C.Hyde right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:04XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 17-21
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.21 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4
Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play - 5
David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 6Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7I. Crowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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 (+9.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
Baker Mayfield's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (1:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 80-J.Landry to NYJ 1 for 29 yards (36-D.Middleton).
Biggest single play (-4.42 EPA): Sam Darnold — (6:31) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 11-R.Anderson to NYJ 26 for 17 yards (21-D.Ward). FUMBLES (21-D.Ward), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at NYJ 28. 21-D.Ward to NYJ 8 for 20 yards (11-R.Anderson).
Quarterback report card
Sam Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -16.5% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.47 total EPA- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 25 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.257 | +0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.178 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.11, Cleveland Browns -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -6.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -8.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — I. Crowell
- New York Jets — I. Crowell
- Cleveland Browns — C. Hyde
- Cleveland Browns — C. Hyde
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — Greg Joseph
- Cleveland Browns — Greg Joseph
- New York Jets — Josh Myers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 20-I.Crowell left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 14:56) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 7:59); New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 7:54) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 11–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 0:47) — (:47) (No Huddle) 34-C.Hyde right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q3 0:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 80-J.Landry pass to 6-B.Mayfield is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) 34-C.Hyde right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 2:04) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 10-J.Kearse INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert at NYJ 43. 53-J.Schobert to NYJ 43 for no gain.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 80-J.Landry to NYJ 1 for 29 yards (36-D.Middleton).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 10-J.Kearse to NYJ 37 for 12 yards (53-J.Schobert).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left [95-M.Garrett]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgu
- New York Jets (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 11-R.Anderson to NYJ 26 for 17 yards (21-D.Ward). FUMBLES (21-D.Ward), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at NYJ 28. 21-D.Ward to NYJ 8 for 20 yards (11-R.Anderson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 11-R.Anderson to NYJ 26 for 17 yards (21-D.Ward). FUMBLES (21-D.Ward), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at NYJ 28. 21-D.Ward to NYJ 8 for 20 yards (11-R.Anderson).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 10-J.Kearse INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert at NYJ 43. 53-J.Schobert to NYJ 43 for no gain.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 4-B.Colquitt punts 3 yards to CLE 34, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 23-T.Brooks MUFFS catch, ball out of bounds at CLE 28. 56 Pierre-Louis deflected punt
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor scrambles right end ran ob at CLE 48 for 22 yards (36-D.Middleton). NYJ-22-T.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 7 · Score 6-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 20-I.Crowell left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:59 · CLE 2 · Score 13-0
(7:59) 20-I.Crowell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-20-I.Crowell, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · CLE 15 · Score 14-0
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · NYJ 27 · Score 14-3
(:27) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:24 · NYJ 8 · Score 14-6
(5:24) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:47 · NYJ 1 · Score 14-12
(:47) (No Huddle) 34-C.Hyde right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q3 0:42 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 80-J.Landry pass to 6-B.Mayfield is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 8:58 · CLE 10 · Score 17-14
(8:58) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · NYJ 1 · Score 17-20
(2:07) 34-C.Hyde right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-21
17-G.Joseph 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.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns on 2018-09-20?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 21-17 in Week 3, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: New York Jets 14, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, Cleveland Browns 11; Q4: New York Jets 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: New York Jets 17, Cleveland Browns 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
New York Jets touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 7:59) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Hyde (Q3 0:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 2:07) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q3 5:24, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q4 8:58, 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?
Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 45.5% completion, -16.5% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.47 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 68.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +9.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (1:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 80-J.Landry to NYJ 1 for 29 yards (36-D.Middleton)..
Was New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cleveland Browns won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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