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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2018 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cleveland Browns: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Chiefs defeat Browns 37–21 in Week 9

Patrick Mahomes led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 37–21 Week 9 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 37 8–1 Winner
Final 37–21
Cleveland Browns 21 2–6
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
37–21
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 21–15 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Game date
November 4, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 23/38 · 363 YDS · 3 TD +22.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 7 REC · 99 YDS · 2 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Ware 4 REC · 69 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 9 REC · 78 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • David Njoku
    David Njoku 4 REC · 53 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Callaway 3 REC · 51 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 37–21 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 21–15 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play
(8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28…
Game date
2018-11-04

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 37–21 on 2018-11-04. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +22.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Kansas City Chiefs714133037
Cleveland Browns31206021

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 8:25TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 50
    Score
    6-0

    (8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28-E.Gaines was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 8:14XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:45FG
    Greg Joseph

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 33
    Score
    7-3

    (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 13:33TD
    Travis Kelce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    13-3

    (13:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 13:30XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    14-3

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:33TD
    Nick Chubb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 3
    Score
    14-9

    (6:33) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:26TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    20-9

    (2:26) 27-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:24XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    21-9

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:32TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 19
    Score
    21-15

    (:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 29-D.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 10:08TD
    Travis Kelce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 13
    Score
    27-15

    (10:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 10:03XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    28-15

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 7:33TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    34-15

    (7:33) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 15:00TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 5
    Score
    34-21

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 29-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:30FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 21
    Score
    37-21

    (9:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +22.75 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  2. 2Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  5. 5David NjokuDavid Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  6. 6Kareem HuntKareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
  7. 7Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Watkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Patrick Mahomes

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+22.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28-E.Gaines was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Quarterback report card

Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.94 total EPA
  • Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +22.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.321+0.048
Offensive success rate54.4%39.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.599+0.073
Rush EPA/play+0.167+0.059
Defensive EPA/play-0.048-0.321
Defensive success rate60.2%45.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.32 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: +0.05 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +4.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +25.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kareem HuntKansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 8:25)
  • Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 13:33)
  • Nick ChubbCleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q2 6:33)
  • Kareem HuntKansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q2 2:26)
  • Dyontae JohnsonCleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:32)
  • Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 10:08)
  • Kareem HuntKansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q3 7:33)
  • Dyontae JohnsonCleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Greg JosephCleveland Browns — Greg Joseph (Q1 2:45)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 9:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 50 (Q1 8:25); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 8:14) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–12. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 13:30) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) 27-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 2:24) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 29-D.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 13 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 10:03) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 29-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28-E.Gaines was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.96]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 32-S.Ware pushed ob at CLE 29 for 25 yards (26-D.Kindred). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.51]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 29-D.Johnson ran ob at KC 20 for 23 yards (21-E.Murray). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.83]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at KC 33 for -9 yards (24-J.Lucas). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.67]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to CLE 13 for 16 yards (20-B.Boddy-Calhoun). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28-E.Gaines was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.96]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 87-S.DeValve INTERCEPTED by 20-S.Nelson at KC 17. 20-S.Nelson to KC 35 for 18 yards (29-D.Johnson). [WPA -0.9% · EPA -4.65]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Punt formation) 4-B.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 26-Dam. Williams, Center-47-C.Hughlett, ball out of bounds at CLE 21. [WPA -3.7% · EPA -3.91]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 29-D.Johnson ran ob at KC 20 for 23 yards (21-E.Murray). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.83]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:25 · CLE 50 · Score 6-0
    (8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28-E.Gaines was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:14 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:45 · KC 33 · Score 7-3
    (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 13:33 · CLE 11 · Score 13-3
    (13:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 13:30 · CLE 15 · Score 14-3
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:33 · KC 3 · Score 14-9
    (6:33) 24-N.Chubb left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:26 · CLE 1 · Score 20-9
    (2:26) 27-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 2:24 · CLE 15 · Score 21-9
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · KC 19 · Score 21-15
    (:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 29-D.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:08 · CLE 13 · Score 27-15
    (10:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:03 · CLE 15 · Score 28-15
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 7:33 · CLE 10 · Score 34-15
    (7:33) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · KC 5 · Score 34-21
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 29-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:30 · CLE 21 · Score 37-21
    (9:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

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

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns on 2018-11-04?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 37-21 in Week 9, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Cleveland Browns 12; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 37, Cleveland Browns 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 8:25) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 13:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 6:33) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q2 2:26) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 10:08) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q3 7:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 2:45, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 9:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 59.2% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.94 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.5% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +22.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland Browns?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (8:25) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-28-E.Gaines was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

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