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NFL · Week 5 · October 7, 2019 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2019 Week 5 Recap

49ers defeat Browns 31–3 in Week 5

George Kittle led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 3–31 Week 5 finish.

Cleveland Browns 3 2–3
Final 3–31
San Francisco 49ers 31 4–0 Winner
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
3–31
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–21 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Jimmy Garoppolo
FantasyHQ MVP
George Kittle
Game date
October 7, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Landry 4 REC · 75 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Odell Beckham Jr.
    Odell Beckham Jr. 1/1 · 20 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Chubb
    Nick Chubb 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • George Kittle
    George Kittle 6 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Garoppolo
    Jimmy Garoppolo 20/32 · 171 YDS · 2 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Marquise Goodwin
    Marquise Goodwin 3 REC · 41 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 31–3 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–21 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
George Kittle
Top passer
Jimmy Garoppolo
Biggest EPA play
(4:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2019-10-07

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 31–3 on 2019-10-07. George Kittle posted a game-high +6.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns030003
San Francisco 49ers14773031

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 13:28TD
    Matt Breida

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 83
    Score
    0-6

    (13:28) 22-M.Breida left guard for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 13:17XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 6:30TD
    Matt Breida

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    0-13

    (6:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 22-M.Breida for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2-yds deep in end zone. 0-yac

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 6:26XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-14

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 11:26FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 12
    Score
    3-14

    (11:26) 4-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 2:00TD
    TCTavian Coleman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    3-20

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:54XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-21

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 10:42TD
    George Kittle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 22
    Score
    3-27

    (10:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 1. 1-yac

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 10:37XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    3-28

    (Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 5:13FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 26
    Score
    3-31

    (5:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1George KittleGeorge Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  2. 2Jimmy GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.09 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4Marquise GoodwinMarquise Goodwin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  5. 5Tavian Coleman · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6Matt BreidaMatt Breida · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  7. 7Matt BreidaMatt Breida · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  8. 8Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

George Kittle

FantasyHQ Game MVP

George Kittle — SF · Receiving

George Kittle posted the highest total EPA (+6.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.

George Kittle's top snap (+2.67 EPA): (10:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 1. 1-yac

Biggest single play (-6.16 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (4:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Williams at SF 2. 24-K.Williams to CLE 49 for 49 yards (64-J.Tretter).

Quarterback report card

Jimmy Garoppolo led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jimmy GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.09 total EPA
  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.89 EPA/play · -23.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play-0.373+0.074
Offensive success rate29.7%41.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.819+0.190
Rush EPA/play-0.042+0.165
Defensive EPA/play-0.074+0.373
Defensive success rate58.7%70.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -23.90 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +6.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Matt BreidaSan Francisco 49ers — Matt Breida (Q1 13:28)
  • Matt BreidaSan Francisco 49ers — Matt Breida (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q1 6:30)
  • San Francisco 49ers — Tavian Coleman (Q2 2:00)
  • George KittleSan Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q3 10:42)

Field goals

  • Austin SeibertCleveland Browns — Austin Seibert (Q2 11:26)
  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q4 5:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 83 (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 22-M.Breida left guard for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 13:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 22-M.Breida for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2-yds deep in end zone. 0-yac; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 6:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 4-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 19 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:54) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 1. 1-yac; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 10 (Q3 10:37) — (Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 22-M.Breida left guard for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +6.10]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Williams at SF 2. 24-K.Williams to CLE 49 for 49 yards (64-J.Tretter). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -6.16]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) 6-M.Wishnowsky punts 28 yards to CLE 12, Center-89-G.Sanborn, fair catch by 80-J.Landry. [WPA +5.8% · EPA -0.62]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 24-N.Chubb up the middle pushed ob at SF 21 for 37 yards (20-J.Ward). [WPA +5.1% · EPA +2.63]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 33 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], RECOVERED by SF-97-N.Bosa at CLE 29. 97-N.Bosa to CLE 29 for no gain (72-E.Kush). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 24-K.Williams at SF 2. 24-K.Williams to CLE 49 for 49 yards (64-J.Tretter). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -6.16]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 22-M.Breida left guard for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +6.10]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) 6-M.Wishnowsky punts 50 yards to CLE 34, Center-89-G.Sanborn. 13-O.Beckham to CLE 28 for -6 yards (36-M.Harris). FUMBLES (36-M.Harris), RECOVERED by SF-31-R.Mostert at CLE 29. 31-R.Mostert to C [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.49]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 33 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], RECOVERED by SF-97-N.Bosa at CLE 29. 97-N.Bosa to CLE 29 for no gain (72-E.Kush). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 13:28 · CLE 83 · Score 0-6
    (13:28) 22-M.Breida left guard for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 13:17 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  3. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 6:30 · CLE 5 · Score 0-13
    (6:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 22-M.Breida for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2-yds deep in end zone. 0-yac
  4. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 11:26 · SF 12 · Score 3-14
    (11:26) 4-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  6. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 19 · Score 3-20
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CLE 15 · Score 3-21
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  8. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 10:42 · CLE 22 · Score 3-27
    (10:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 1. 1-yac
  9. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 10:37 · CLE 10 · Score 3-28
    (Kick formation) 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  10. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 5:13 · CLE 26 · Score 3-31
    (5:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Key takeaways

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

  • San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers on 2019-10-07?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 31-3 in Week 5, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 3, San Francisco 49ers 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Breida (Q1 13:28) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Breida (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 6:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Coleman (Q2 2:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q3 10:42) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 11:26, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 5:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 62.5% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.09 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 30.8% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.89 EPA per dropback, -23.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.67 EPA): (10:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep middle to 85-G.Kittle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 1. 1-yac.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W