Browns 23–26 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.1% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.54 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 51.1% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.62 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

M. Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps.

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–23 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 2–16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mitchell Evans
Top passer: Jameis Winston
Biggest EPA play: (14:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 21 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.G…
Game date: 2018-10-21

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cleveland Browns 26–23 on 2018-10-21. Mitchell Evans posted a game-high +6.39 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Cleveland Browns	2	0	7	14	0	23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	13	7	0	3	26

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+2CLE 99

+3CLE 20

CLE 2

TB 1

+3CLE 41

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:22Safety
PBP. Barber
Points+2
Yard line
CLE 99
Score
2-0
(9:22) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-T.Coley).
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:04FG
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 20
Score
2-3
(3:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00TD
Drake Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 14
Score
2-9
(15:00) 11-D.Jackson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:05TD
Jameis Winston
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 14
Score
2-15
(8:05) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:58XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
2-16
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 13:08TD
David Njoku
Points+6
Yard line
TB 15
Score
8-16
(13:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 13:01XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
9-16
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:32TD
Ryan Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
9-22
(:32) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:28XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
9-23
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 12:25TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
15-23
(12:25) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 12:17XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
16-23
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:36TD
JLJ. Landry
Points+6
Yard line
TB 16
Score
22-23
(2:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:28XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
23-23
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 1:55FG
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 41
Score
23-26
(1:55) 7-C.Catanzaro 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
2J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
4A. Callaway · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
5Ryan Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
6Drake Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7A. Cross · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8J. Rodgers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 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

Mitchell Evans — TB · Receiving

Mitchell Evans posted the highest total EPA (+6.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.66 EPA): Jameis Winston — (14:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 21 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett), RECOVERED by CLE-55-G.Avery at TB 31. 55-G.Avery to TB 26 for 5 yards (3-J.Winston).

Quarterback report card

Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 68 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.54 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.096	-0.049
Offensive success rate	39.3%	46.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.036	-0.008
Rush EPA/play	-0.335	-0.291
Defensive EPA/play	+0.049	+0.096
Defensive success rate	53.5%	60.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -8.58 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 16 drives, -5.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Drake Jackson (Q2 15:00)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston (Q2 8:05)
Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q3 13:08)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ryan Jones (Q3 0:32)
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q4 12:25)
Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 2:36)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Catanzaro (Q1 3:04)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Catanzaro (OT 1:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–2. Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the CLE 99 (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-T.Coley).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Jackson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 7:58) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 13:01) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 0:28) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 12:17) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 2:28) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CLE 41 (OT 1:55) — (1:55) 7-C.Catanzaro 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 1:55) — (1:55) 7-C.Catanzaro 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. [WPA +54.5% · EPA +2.97]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 3:27) — (3:27) 9-B.Anger punts 54 yards to CLE 24, Center-89-G.Sanborn. 22-J.Peppers to CLE 38 for 14 yards (82-A.Auclair). FUMBLES (82-A.Auclair), RECOVERED by TB-39-I.Johnson at CLE 48. 39-I.Johnson to CLE [WPA +36.1% · EPA +3.57]
Cleveland Browns (OT 4:18) — (4:18) 4-B.Colquitt punts 45 yards to end zone, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Touchback. [WPA +35.2% · EPA -0.76]
Cleveland Browns (OT 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at TB 45 for -7 yards (94-C.Nassib). [WPA -30.1% · EPA -2.30]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. [WPA -30.0% · EPA -2.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 21 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett), RECOVERED by CLE-55-G.Avery at TB 31. 55-G.Avery to TB 26 for 5 yards (3-J.Winston). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.66]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 84-C.Brate to TB 27 for 10 yards (38-T.Carrie). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by CLE-58-C.Kirksey at TB 27. 58-C.Kirksey to TB 19 for 8 yards (3-J.W [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.51]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) 6-B.Mayfield up the middle to TB 1 for no gain (59-D.Bond). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -4.20]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 6:22) — (6:22) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 12-C.Godwin INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Collins at TB 45. 51-J.Collins to TB 45 for no gain (12-C.Godwin). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.84]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q1 9:22 · CLE 99 · Score 2-0
(9:22) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-T.Coley).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 3:04 · CLE 20 · Score 2-3
(3:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 14 · Score 2-9
(15:00) 11-D.Jackson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 8:05 · CLE 14 · Score 2-15
(8:05) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · CLE 15 · Score 2-16
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 13:08 · TB 15 · Score 8-16
(13:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 13:01 · TB 15 · Score 9-16
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:32 · CLE 2 · Score 9-22
(:32) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:28 · CLE 15 · Score 9-23
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:25 · TB 1 · Score 15-23
(12:25) 63-A.Corbett reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 12:17 · TB 15 · Score 16-23
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · TB 16 · Score 22-23
(2:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:28 · TB 15 · Score 23-23
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — OT 1:55 · CLE 41 · Score 23-26
(1:55) 7-C.Catanzaro 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Key takeaways

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Mitchell Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2018-10-21?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cleveland Browns 26-23 in Week 7, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 2, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q5: Cleveland Browns 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Jackson (Q2 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q2 8:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 13:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Jones (Q3 0:32) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 12:25) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 2:36) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q1 3:04, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Catanzaro (OT 1:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.1% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.54 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 51.1% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.62 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Mitchell Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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