Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 45–42 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 17–14 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Nick Chubb
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 2…
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 45–42 on 2018-09-30, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 17–14 halftime lead. Nick Chubb posted a game-high +8.67 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 42 | |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +8.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play - 2

James Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 3
Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 4

Amari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 5

Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.60 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 6
D. Fells · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play - 7
Jack Nelson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 8

Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 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
Nick Chubb — CLE · Rushing
Nick Chubb posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.89 EPA per play.
Nick Chubb's top snap (+5.33 EPA): (12:46) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.23 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley at CLE 36. 21-G.Conley for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 62 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +4.60 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.071 | +0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.152 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 61.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.06, Las Vegas Raiders -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 19 drives, -5.96 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 20 drives, -7.54 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders — G. Conley 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
Cleveland Browns — D. Fells (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass)
Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — James Cook III (Derek Carr pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — Jack Nelson (Derek Carr pass)
Cleveland Browns — C. Hyde 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb 
Las Vegas Raiders — James Cook III (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Greg Joseph 
Cleveland Browns — Greg Joseph
Las Vegas Raiders — Matt McCrane
Las Vegas Raiders — Matt McCrane
Las Vegas Raiders — Matt McCrane
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 75 (Q1 10:11); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 10:01) — 3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q1 2:03) — (2:03) 17-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 63 (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 49 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 88-D.Fells for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q2 9:00) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-D.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-A.Cooper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 4:30) — 3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 11–7. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) 17-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q3 7:31) — (7:31) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 80-J.Landry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q3 7:26); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 5:34) — 3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–14. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 3-M.McCrane 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 19 (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 82-J.Nelson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:46); Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 3-M.McCrane 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 71-E.Watford reported in as eligible. 34-C.Hyde right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 8:07) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 41 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 20 (Q4 4:20) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 87-J.Cook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:30) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Carr pass to 82-J.Nelson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (OT 1:50) — (1:50) 3-M.McCrane 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (OT 5:39) — (5:39) 4-B.Colquitt punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 17-D.Harris to LV 19 for 12 yards (29-D.Johnson, 24-N.Chubb).
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper pushed ob at CLE 35 for 36 yards (38-T.Carrie).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 6-B.Mayfield FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 20, RECOVERED by LV-90-J.Hankins at CLE 20. 90-J.Hankins to CLE 20 for no gain (64-J.Tretter). Penalty on CLE-81-R.Higgins, Illegal Shift, declined.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 87-J.Cook to 50 for 24 yards (26-D.Kindred) [55-G.Avery].
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 11-A.Callaway pushed ob at LV 1 for 59 yards (21-G.Conley). CLE-11-A.Callaway was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley at CLE 36. 21-G.Conley for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 12-M.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at CLE 19. 23-D.Randall to LV 31 for 50 yards (86-L.Smith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 5 for -6 yards (73-M.Hurst). FUMBLES (73-M.Hurst), RECOVERED by LV-90-J.Hankins at CLE 7. 90-J.Hankins to CLE 7 for no gain (64-J.Tretter).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:11 · LV 75 · Score 0-6
(10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley at CLE 36. 21-G.Conley for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:01 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:03 · LV 7 · Score 3-7
(2:03) 17-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:46 · LV 63 · Score 9-7
(12:46) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:08 · LV 49 · Score 15-7
(9:08) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 88-D.Fells for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q2 9:00 · LV 2 · Score 17-7
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-D.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 4:34 · CLE 8 · Score 17-13
(4:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-A.Cooper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 4:30 · CLE 15 · Score 17-14
3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 9:26 · LV 10 · Score 20-14
(9:26) 17-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 7:31 · LV 2 · Score 26-14
(7:31) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 80-J.Landry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q3 7:26 · LV 2 · Score 28-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-D.Johnson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Pass formation) TWO
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:38 · CLE 7 · Score 28-20
(5:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-J.Cook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:34 · CLE 15 · Score 28-21
3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:17 · CLE 11 · Score 28-24
(14:17) 3-M.McCrane 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 12:51 · CLE 19 · Score 28-30
(12:51) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 82-J.Nelson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · CLE 15 · Score 28-31
3-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. PENALTY on CLE-65-L.Ogunjobi, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:50 · CLE 26 · Score 28-34
(10:50) 3-M.McCrane 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · LV 1 · Score 34-34
(8:11) 71-E.Watford reported in as eligible. 34-C.Hyde right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · LV 15 · Score 35-34
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:30 · LV 41 · Score 41-34
(4:30) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:20 · LV 20 · Score 42-34
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · CLE 7 · Score 42-40
(:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 87-J.Cook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 0:30 · CLE 2 · Score 42-42
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Carr pass to 82-J.Nelson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 1:50 · CLE 11 · Score 42-45
(1:50) 3-M.McCrane 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2018-09-30?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 45-42 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 11, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Las Vegas Raiders 21; Q5: Cleveland Browns 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 42, Las Vegas Raiders 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — G. Conley (Q1 10:11) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 12:46) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Fells (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 9:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 4:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 7:31) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Cook (D. Carr pass) (Q3 5:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Nelson (D. Carr pass) (Q4 12:51) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 8:11) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 4:30) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Cook (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:34) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 2:03, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q3 9:26, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. McCrane (Q4 14:17, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. McCrane (Q4 10:50, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. McCrane (OT 1:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.5% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +4.60 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 43.8% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.42 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.67 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.33 EPA): (12:46) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 45-42 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W