Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 23–3 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 16–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2019-09-16
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 23–3 on 2019-09-16. Odell Beckham Jr. posted a game-high +4.86 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1

Odell Beckham Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 2

Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 3
D. Ratley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 4

Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 5
Ro. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 6

Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 7
Tyren Montgomery · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play - 8

Demone Harris · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · -0.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.05 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
Odell Beckham Jr. — CLE · Receiving
Odell Beckham Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+4.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
Odell Beckham Jr.'s top snap (+7.11 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA
L. Falk (New York Jets) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +8.5% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -10.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.288 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 26.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.111 | -0.363 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.230 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.288 | -0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 73.5% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +1.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -23.92 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb 
Cleveland Browns — Odell Beckham Jr. (Baker Mayfield pass)
Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Austin Seibert 
Cleveland Browns — Austin Seibert
New York Jets — S. Ficken 
Cleveland Browns — Austin Seibert 
Cleveland Browns — Austin Seibert
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) 4-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 30 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 4-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 19 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 10:16) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 9-S.Ficken 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 4-A.Seibert 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q3 15:00); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 89 (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 3:32) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 30-D.Johnson to NYJ 35 for 27 yards (46-N.Hewitt). Penalty on NYJ-34-B.Poole, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham ran ob at NYJ 4 for 33 yards (21-N.Hairston).
- New York Jets (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk pass short left to 26-L.Bell to CLE 11 for 1 yard (26-G.Williams; 53-J.Schobert).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 4-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- New York Jets (Q1 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 19-T.Siemian pass short left to 26-L.Bell to NYJ 13 for 3 yards (35-J.Whitehead) [95-M.Garrett]. PENALTY on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 13. Penalt
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 13-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Roberts at NYJ 23. 27-D.Roberts to NYJ 36 for 13 yards (24-N.Chubb).
- New York Jets (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 8-L.Falk pass short right to 26-L.Bell to CLE 7 for 17 yards (53-J.Schobert). FUMBLES (53-J.Schobert), RECOVERED by CLE-38-T.Carrie at CLE 6. 38-T.Carrie to CLE 10 for 4 yards (84-R.G
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham ran ob at NYJ 4 for 33 yards (21-N.Hairston).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 10:30 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-0
(10:30) 4-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 6:19 · NYJ 30 · Score 6-0
(6:19) 4-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · NYJ 19 · Score 12-0
(10:23) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-0
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 3:00 · CLE 28 · Score 13-3
(3:00) 9-S.Ficken 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NYJ 25 · Score 16-3
(:05) 4-A.Seibert 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · CLE 35 · Score 16-3
4-A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ 4. 25-T.Cannon to NYJ 24 for 20 yards (44-S.Takitaki; 29-S.Redwine). PENALTY on NYJ-91-B.Kaufusi, Illegal Double-Team Block, 12 yards, enforced at NYJ 24.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:43 · NYJ 89 · Score 22-3
(3:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:32 · NYJ 15 · Score 23-3
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
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.
- Odell Beckham Jr. (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- L. Falk (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets on 2019-09-16?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 23-3 in Week 2, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, New York Jets 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, New York Jets 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 10, New York Jets 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, New York Jets 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 10:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — O. Beckham (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 3:43) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 10:30, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 6:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q2 3:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets?
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 46.3% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA. L. Falk (New York Jets), 69.0% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -10.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets?
Odell Beckham Jr. (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+7.11 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
New York Jets
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L